StrikeMap is a slam-dunk success and well on the way to becoming a labour movement institution. This is the companion blog for the UnionDues podcast gives you background, links and signposting. CONTINUE READING
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Why won’t the government negotiate?
The audio of my discussion on NHS strikes with Anjana Gadgil on the BBC News channel. Top of the agenda – why won’t the government negotiate and will anything persuade them otherwise? CONTINUE READING
Updated: Possible new anti-strike laws: What are they? Will they work?
Government is gearing up for more strike restrictions when only negotiation can resolve the impasse CONTINUE READING
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
Strikes and how to solve them
Here’s my discussion with Chris Buckler on BBC Radio 5live. CONTINUE READING
Shock news: Union “bogeymen” do not exist
Strikes don’t happen by accident or neglect. Here’s what you need to know. CONTINUE READING
27 Rail Strike Days? How Did We Get To This?
Ill-informed comment and political interference won’t solve this high-stakes dispute CONTINUE READING
Injunction Makes Post Strikes More Likely
A 97% strike vote on a 76% turnout can’t be fixed by court action CONTINUE READING
Birmingham bin-workers
I was pleased to talk to BBC WM on Tuesday about the Birmingham bin-workers’ dispute. Even more pleased to see that it looks like there is some prospect of resolution. Here’s what I had to say…. CONTINUE READING
