4 day working weeks are in vogue. But despite obvious attractions, they are a long way from being a panacea or truly widely available. CONTINUE READING

4 day working weeks are in vogue. But despite obvious attractions, they are a long way from being a panacea or truly widely available. CONTINUE READING
The rule-by-fear playbook has been rendered obsolete. A rude awakening beckons for those who missed that memo. CONTINUE READING
Matt Hancock could well win I’m a Celeb….here’s why. CONTINUE READING
Newly elected TUC President Maria Exall on activism, faith and sexuality. Accompanies the UnionDues podcast at bit.ly/3UBstwo CONTINUE READING
Why do so many men think looking at porn in works time on work equipment is ok? (Are they possibly searching for tractors?) Accompanies UnionDays episode 7 bit.ly/UnionDays7 CONTINUE READING
Accompanying episode 6 of UnionDays – meet the unfortunate and the miscreant and find out how the union saved their jobs! Listen at bit.ly/UnionDays6 CONTINUE READING
Companion blog to episode 5 of the UnionDays podcast. Links, signposting, background. Listen at bit.ly/UnionDays5 CONTINUE READING
In my experience, cost trumps expertise almost every time. I mean you wouldn’t outsource things if it was more cost-effective to provide them in-house would you? Accompanies Episode 4 of UnionDays. Listen at bit.ly/UnionDays4 CONTINUE READING
When computer working practices left employees crippled, it took union action to secure necessary change. Here’s the inside story. Accompanies the podcast which can be accessed at bit.ly/UnionDays3 CONTINUE READING
A good local rep is the union equivalent of gold dust – but beware the risks of burnout. CONTINUE READING