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
A survey suggests Britons are living in fear of deepening poverty as a result of the government’s attack on the benefits system. The poll – conducted for Unite – found more than three in five people (62%) believe proposed widespread cuts to benefits will plunge people into poverty. 72% of older people (40-64 year-olds) feel … Continue reading