Britain isn’t working and the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill won’t help. Here’s why. CONTINUE READING
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Strikes and how to solve them – part 3
Talking strikes and how to solve them with @rickedwards1 on the @bbc5live breakfast show this morning. CONTINUE READING
Strikes and how to solve them – part 2
Here’s the audio of my interview with Ben Brown on the BBC TV News Channel this morning. CONTINUE READING
UnionDays Episode 7: Searching for tractors
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
The perils of outsourcing (or “Be careful what you wish for.”)
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
Reach, information, persuasion – three pillars of successful union comms
An important contribution to the debate about how unions can best communicate with members, representatives and other stakeholders. A fascinating glimpse behind the curtain of what has been termed “the most difficult job in British politics.” A riveting comparison of the Comms role when you are in and out of power. CONTINUE READING
Double delight!
A double helping of #thought4theweek, a bumper #RadicalRoundUp and a protest song from across the water – it’s the latest UnionDues podcast, out now CONTINUE READING
Uber – cultural change or blatant deceit? With James Farrar
Despite a victory in the UK Supreme Court and the landmark GMB deal, the ADCU union leader is sceptical about Uber’s intentions. CONTINUE READING
Industry without Art is Brutality
Companion blog to the new episode feat. Artists’ Union Zita Holbourne, Mel Simms’ #thought4theweek and Josiah Mortimer’s #RadicalRoundUp. CONTINUE READING
GMB/Uber deal – how did it happen, what does it mean?
In this special episode, Simon chats with GMB National Organiser Martin Smith on his union’s ground-breaking deal with Uber.
A candid conversation about the opportunities and challenges of organising in a company known for its hostility to unions puts the deal in economic and historical context – and nothing is off-limits. CONTINUE READING
