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Union News 26th of May 2024

1,838 words, 10 minutes read time. Welcome to Union News, your guide to what’s happening in the UK trade union and labour movement. Reporting is by Pat Harrington and music is by Tim Bragg. In this week’s episode: Byron Court Primary School Faces Privatisation Battle Amid Harris Federation Controversy, Retail Sales Take a Drenching: Heavy … Continue reading

Union News Saturday, 26 April, 2024

Welcome to Union News, your guide to what’s happening in the UK labour and trade union movement. Reporting is by Pat Harrington and music is by Tim Bragg. In this week’s edition: Labour’s Bold Move: Extending Public Ownership of UK Railways Faces Scrutiny, Cleaners Threaten Industrial Action Over Real Living Wage at Royal Mail, International … Continue reading

Union News 21st of April 2024

Welcome to Union News, your guide to what’s happening in the UK labour and trade union movement. Reports are by Pat Harrington and music is by Tim Bragg. In this week’s edition: Rishi Sunak Unleashes Controversial Overhaul of Disability Benefits, SNP-Green Coalition and Tory MSPs Reject Labour’s Proposal for Enhanced Support to Injured Workers, Government … Continue reading

Union News: March 17, 2024

79 words, 1 minute read time. Union News: March 17, 2024 Your Weekly Guide to the Trade Union and Labour Movement in the UK Welcome to this edition of Union News, your comprehensive update on the latest developments within the trade union and labour movement in the UK. I’m Pat Harrington, and I’m thrilled to … Continue reading

Union News March 10, 2024

737 words, 4 minutes read time. Welcome to Union News, your guide to what’s happening in the UK trade union and labour movement. Reporting is by Pat Harrington and music is by Tim Bragg. in this edition, Railway unions express outrage over significant delays in the government’s railway overhaul plans. Rooted Finance workers prepare to … Continue reading

Union News, 12th of March 2023

Welcome to Union News, the weekly podcast which brings you news from the labour and trade union movement in the UK. In this episode: High cost of childcare forces over half of UK mothers to reduce working hours, Scottish teachers’ union accepts 7% pay deal after year-long dispute, Thousands March in London in Support of … Continue reading