FollowSaving the planet – and your pension
UNISON research shows that LGPS disinvestment from fossil fuels is still slow. Click here to read more.
CSC: Cuba denounces new US measures
On 11 April, the US Vice President Mike Pence told the United Nations Security Council that the United States would soon “announce additional action to hold Cuba accountable for its malign influence in Venezuela.” Click here to read more.
National Demonstration for Palestine 11 May in London
Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Assemble 12 Noon at Portland Place, March to Whitechapel
National Demonstration for Palestine – Exist! Resist! Return! Click here to read more.
The Future of Working Time: Organising and Strategy
Tue, 7 May 2019, 14:00 – 17:00 at the TUC, Congress House,Great Russell Street,London,WC1B 3LS
There is no natural law determining the amount of time we spend in work. Click here to read more.
Hospital staff say patient meals not fit to eat
More than half of hospital staff in England wouldn’t eat food served to patients because it’s unhealthy and of poor quality, according to a survey by UNISON published today (Wednesday). Click here to read more.
Waltham Forest Council’s top earners revealed as Town Hall Rich List is published
The largest salary packages from Waltham Forest Council employees have been revealed – with more making more than £100,000 than in previous years. Click here to read more.
Council to blacklist firms that exploit workers or ban them from joining unions
Conwy council is making moves to ensure firms who that don’t pay the minimum wage or won’t let workers join unions won’t get its contracts. Click here to read more.
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