TGI Fridays hit by first ever strike ballot over pay and tips
Workers at restaurant chain TGI Fridays are to be balloted for strikes in a dispute over wages and tips.
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Workers’ interests should be strengthened in takeovers – Unite
Changes should be made to strengthen the interests of workers when British firms face “casino-style” takeovers, the country’s biggest trade union has said.
Unions recommend 6.5% pay offer for NHS workers
Health workers ranging from nurses and ambulance drivers to hospital porters and cleaners are being urged to accept a “significant” pay offer ranging from 6.5% to 29% over the next three years.
Jennie Formby named as new Labour Party general secretary
A union official has been appointed Labour’s new general secretary, becoming only the second woman to hold the post.
Most secondaries see increase in average class size
The majority of secondary schools in England have seen a rise in class sizes over the past two years, it has been suggested.
Corbynite Momentum chair to challenge Unite official for Labour top job
The Corbynite chair of the Momentum campaign group has triggered a power struggle at the top of Labour by challenging a Unite union official for the role of party general secretary.
Unite official to apply for job of Labour Party general secretary
An official with the Unite union is to apply for the post of general secretary of the Labour Party.
GKN workers to step up campaign against takeover bid
Workers from GKN are to lobby MPs as part of their campaign against a takeover of the engineering giant by Melrose.
Above inflation pay rises for thousands of energy workers
Thousands of workers at energy firm Western Power Distribution are to receive above inflation pay rises over the next two years.
Unions welcome Corbyn’s Brexit plans
Unions and business leaders welcomed Jeremy Corbyn’s speech on Brexit, although directors say there are still unanswered questions.