This is a bad bill but without the labour movement pushing back with passion and vigour, it could have been much worse.
This is a bad bill but without the labour movement pushing back with passion and vigour, it could have been much worse.
Ministers have backed away from an outright ban on facility time across the UK’s public services
‘Now at least UNISON can concentrate on campaigning to protect public sector employees at work and the services they deliver’
The Bill as it stands is still incredibly flawed – with attacks on members' right to strike and restrictions on […]
“But thanks to a good deal of union campaigning behind the scenes, UNISON and the TUC have built an effective coalition in the Lords that persuaded the government a ban would be […]
The government was heavily defeated on each vote, and will now be forced to rethink its plans when the bill returns to the Commons. UNISON general […]
Facility time, overwork and workplace stress among the big themes as unions engage with employers
Women workers fought long and hard for their right to join union, but UNISON warns that the attacks in this bill could leave them […]
Attacking the historic link between the Labour Party and the movement which established it. And now comes another attack to gag and restrict civil […]
From Left to Right in both the Commons and the Lords, many have spoken out about this harmful and partisan law – and the number of […]
And no better place to discuss the dreadful Trade Union Bill. Whether it’s those who might become […]
She was joined by thousands of delegates across the country who attended the event in person or online. Onscreen at the […]
As a single mum I didn’t know how I was going to provide for my family without them. And it wasn’t just going to affect me – it had such severe consequences for my friends, some of my […]
These are people who spend their time caring for us, serving us and saving lives. People who arrive at work before Conservative politicians wake up and who are still […]
"Only through coming together and showing our united strength will we be able defeat this bill.” The week of action comes in […]