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Workers’ rights bill must ‘only be the beginning’ – Scotland's top trade unionist

SCOTLAND’S top trade unionist has welcomed the UK Government’s new bill on workers’ rights but made clear that it must be the “beginning”…

The National (Scotland)

Flexible working and paternity leave: What you need to know about the Government’s new Employment Rights Bill

There are 28 separate changes in the Employment Rights Bill

The Independent UK

UK's Starmer Vows 'Partnership' With Unions But Warns On Pay

Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday pledged to reset industrial relations strained by widespread strike action, as he became the first UK leader to address the annual meeting of Britain's trade unions in 15 years.

International Business Times

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Reading the news, you’d think unions are about to ruin Britain. It’s because we’re finally making progress under Labour

Angry rightwing commentators can rant and rave all they like – we won’t stop striving for a more equal society, says RMT leader Mick Lynch

The Guardian - UK

Tube drivers could strike over Halloween after rejecting TfL's £70,000 pay offer

October half term travel could be impacted if drivers choose to strike over pay offer

Evening Standard

Avanti West Coast rail caterers to strike in row over working conditions

The RMT union said its members will walk out on June 7.

Evening Standard

RMT backs independent candidate Jamie Driscoll for north-east mayor

Union’s endorsement comes after Driscoll was barred from standing for Labour

The Guardian - UK

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Profits of UK’s private train-leasing firms treble in a year

More than £400m paid in dividends in 2022-23 while rest of railway faced cuts and salary freezes

The Guardian - UK

Tube staff set for up to 10% pay rise as strike threat pays dividends

Sadiq Khan found an ‘extra’ £30million for the salary boost at the 11th hour in early January

Evening Standard

I talked to Keir Starmer for three months: this is what I learned

ITV’s deputy political editor had exclusive access to the Labour leader for a TV profile to be aired this week. Is he fit to be Britain’s next PM?

The Guardian - UK

‘Crippling’ London Tube strikes called off at last minute after ‘positive’ TfL and RMT talks

The city was expected to lose £100 million a day according to some experts

The Independent UK

Management and unions cooperating? That would make everyone happier

Keir Starmer’s planned labour reforms would lift morale in focusing on agreement, not strife

The Guardian - UK

Tube strikes: major disruption expected on London Underground throughout next week

Virtually no services expected from Sunday night until Friday morning as RMT workers take action over pay

The Guardian - UK

Tube strikes: What is the dispute between RMT union and TfL?

Tube services face severe disruption next week as RMT workers stage huge walkout

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The five biggest moments in the trade union movement in 2023

THE trade union movement has taken Scotland by storm this year, with more disputes attracting public attention, and more branches showing the…

The Guardian - UK

Mick Lynch’s charisma is undeniable. As for his strategy and tactics, the jury’s out

Magnetic Mick is a smooth operator with a robust and radical message, but the RMT leader has arguably failed to stave off the government’s attack on rail workers, says industrial relations professor Gregor Gall

Evening Standard

OPINION - Tube strikes will see 2024 start in the worst way — could they remember who pays their wages?

On the twelfth day of Christmas, 5th and 6th of January, the RMT is giving London a little something to round off the season: 24 hours of Tube strike action, starting at 6pm on the Friday, by operations and maintenance staff.

The Independent UK

Union boss Mick Lynch refuses to rule out future train strikes: ‘We never wanted this dispute’

Exclusive: After RMT union members voted to accept a pay deal, the general secretary says they will take ‘whatever action is necessary’

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Evening Standard

Which train staff are still taking strike action after RMT deal?

The RMT union staff, including train guards and signalling staff, have agreed not to strike in the coming months

Evening Standard

RMT members accept deal to end long-running pay and conditions dispute

RMT train staff have voted overwhelmingly to accept a deal to end their long-running dispute over pay and conditions, the union announced on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Advent calendar of rail strikes set to shred service as deal is severely delayed

Eighteen months after action was announced, there is daylight for the RMT; but Aslef and the bosses still aren’t talking

The National (Scotland)

CalMac could be directly awarded Clyde and Hebrides ferry contract

THE Scottish Government will explore awarding a contract for Clyde and Hebrides ferry services directly to publicly-owned CalMac.

The Independent UK

Why is a pro-Palestine march happening on Saturday and why is it controversial?

Organisers have predicted that half a million people will attend this weekend’s pro-Palestine demonstration in London.

The Independent UK

Why is a pro-Palestine march happening on Armistice Day?

Organisers predict half a million people will gather in the capital, with police also bracing for huge numbers.

The Independent UK

Why is a pro-Palestine march happening on Saturday and why is it controversial?

Organisers have predicted that half a million people will attend this weekend’s pro-Palestine demonstration in London.

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