Loudshirts Blog  Uncategorized

In Hartlepool, there are problems the minimum wage can’t fix – Low Pay Commission

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) is an independent body that advises the government about the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage. Here’s my latest post for them, following a recent visit. There are people in the town doing great things. One of them called this piece “really challenging.” minimumwage.blog.gov.uk/2019/06/17/in-hartlepool-there-are-problems-the-minimum-wage-cant-fix/ Featured image credit: minimumwage.blog.gov.uk… CONTINUE READING

Good Ideas  Media  Podcasts

NEW Union learning and CPD – a winning combination

In this second Unions21bite-size masterclass,  Mary Bousted, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Unionspeaks on how levels of engagement and union education were transformed by embracing the need of members for continuing professional development (CPD). There is expert analysis from Becky Wright, SPERI’s Tom Hunt, and Simon Sapper. We welcome the support of welcome… CONTINUE READING