Trade Unions
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Keir Starmer vs. the unions
Talking Point Labour leader criticised for sacking frontbencher who joined rail strike picket line
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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What is the wage-price spiral?
Today's Big Question Government warns of wage restraint to prevent spiralling inflation
By Richard Windsor Published
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‘Sexual assault victims’ wellbeing mustn’t be subordinate to public interest’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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Who is to blame for the UK’s looming Christmas crisis?
Today's Big Question Brexit and Covid-19 among explanations as festive supply chain blame game begins
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Unions of all kinds are flexing their muscles. Should we be celebrating?
feature New Unite union boss Sharon Graham has promised to make every UK workplace ‘action ready’ and vowed to take on Amazon
By The Week Staff Published
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Reaction: councils and unions to defy government over school reopenings
In Depth Up to 1,500 primary schools set to remain closed on 1 June in coronavirus rebellion
By The Week Staff Published
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British wages are being squeezed - here’s why
In Depth Report says former Labour heartlands in the north of England have been hit hardest
By The Week Staff Last updated
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What is behind the Christmas rail strikes?
Speed Read RMT union plans industrial action for most of December over role of guards
By James Ashford Published
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Brexit deal: are workers’ rights at threat?
In Depth Labour Party and unions say Johnson’s proposed withdrawal agreement spells ‘disaster’ for employees
By James Ashford Last updated
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Nutella protests: what workers are angry about
In Depth Striking staff blockade French site over pay demands, halting 80% of production
By The Week Staff Published
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Are Amazon’s warehouse robots a threat to its workers?
In Depth Accident in New Jersey puts new focus on retailer’s warehouse working conditions
By The Week Staff Published
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Is this the end of austerity?
Speed Read Government public sector pay rise labelled ‘derisory’ amid fears it could be funded by further cuts
By The Week Staff Last updated
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India: shop staff win the right to sit down
Speed Read One shop assistant in the state of Kerala says her pay was docked for leaning against a wall
By The Week Staff Published
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Union membership plummets among under-30s
Speed Read TUC boss says movement needs to show young people it is still relevant
By The Week Staff Last updated
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