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Waltham Forest is one of the worst boroughs in London for homelessness levels and levels of temporary accommodation outside the borough. Waltham Forest is one of the worst boroughs in London for homelessness levels and levels of temporary accommodation outside the borough. Click here to read more.
Unions and employers link up to fight for colleges
In an unprecedented move, the employers, all the further education unions in England – UNISON, UCU, GMB, ASCL, NEU and AMiE – and students will join together on 17 October to lobby MPs at Parliament for proper funding for colleges. Click here to read more.
UNISON calls for new government inquiry into academy chain accused of misusing public funds
Due to be broadcast tonight, BBC’s Panorama programme looks at Bright Tribe – which runs ten schools in England – receiving funding for work on schools that was either not finished or simply never carried out. Click here to read more.
Home ownership now little more than a pipe dream for public sector workers
Owning a home has become virtually impossible for many public sector workers across Britain, according to research recently published. Click here to read more.
The English NHS pay deal – in six charts
A lot has been written about the NHS pay deal in England and what it will mean to individuals’ pay packets. But how does it affect staff at different stages of their career? Click here to read more.
Childcare fees have risen three times faster than wages since 2008, TUC analysis reveals
Fees up by 52%, compared to 17% increase in nominal wages. Families left with £4,700 annual shortfalls even after government support. Click here to read more.
Black Trade Unionism and the History and Impact of Music
Black History Month offers a wonderful opportunity of celebrating the shared history of Black people across the many shores of the world.
The theme of this year’s event: “Black Trade Unionism and the history and impact of music”
Click here to read more and for tickets.
Childcare fees have risen three times faster than wages since 2008, TUC analysis reveals
Fees up by 52%, compared to 17% increase in nominal wages. Families left with £4,700 annual shortfalls even after government support. Click here to read more.
Save our Square is holding a public meeting at the William Morris Community Centre on September 5 at 7pm.
Campaigners have vowed to take their protest against 500 new homes “right to the diggers”. Click here to read more.
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