Union conferences cost a small fortune to organise. It is an overwhelming imperative to get best value for what is spent. Accompanies the latest Union Days podcast. CONTINUE READING
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UnionDays episode 3 – the scourge of unsafe work
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
UnionDays episode 2 – From Fringe Bodies to Weapons of Doom
A good local rep is the union equivalent of gold dust – but beware the risks of burnout. 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
Labour market regulation needs strong unions
Millions of workers rely on labour market regulation – but unions are the best guarantee of compliance CONTINUE READING
Are we there yet? Unions and gender equality
With increasing numbers of women in leadership positions and with many more women being union members than men, is the race for gender equality is nearly run and done? CONTINUE READING
Making global solidarity real
Latest podcast episode looks at LabourStart’s global campaigning with Eric Lee. Also featuring Melanie Simms and Basit Mahmood. CONTINUE READING
Doctors’ union finds strength in their patients
The doctors’ union is much in the news these days. Chief Exec Tom Grinyer tells us how the BMA looks after its members… and their patients. CONTINUE READING
UnionDues is back! Series 4 preview
UnionDues returns on 27 April for our fourth season. Here’s what we have in store. CONTINUE READING
Working safely with Covid 19, Uber rebuffed, and other issues
A new guide to working safely with Covid 19 and the fall out from Uber’s defeat in the Supreme Court. CONTINUE READING
