FT article here (you’ll need to register) which reports on the latest LFS membership stats which show a slight decline in union density. The report comes on the back of figures released recently by both the TUC and the Certification Officer which flagged small increases in membership.
It looks basically like union membership is again stable [...]
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As reported earlier on this bog, I spent last weekend at Tolpuddle, and had the good fortune to be asked to speak in the Martyrs Marquee about the future of organising.
Here’s Michael Crosby, who spoke in that session as well, talking about the challenges faced by workers attempting to organise around the world.
I’d like to think that readers of this blog are more concerned with the discussion of great ideas than anything else! That said, my pretty average mind thought it’d be useful to tell people about some organising focussed ‘events’ coming up over the next few months (OK, OK, I know I’ve taken this quote horribly out [...]
Along with Paul Nowak, our partners, kids and thousands of other trade unionists I spent the weekend at the Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival. Amongst the highlights of the festival which for me were the march, the wreath laying at the grave of James Hammet and the generally good vibe (sorry!), was a session in the Martyrs Marquee on [...]
The TUC is presenting a seminar on employment status and access to employment rights in the UK for workers in precarious employment. It takes place on Wednesday 23 July 2008 at Congress House, Great Russell Street, London WC1. The seminar will look at the legal, economic and social policy context for those working on the edge, particular [...]
I’ve never spoke to a meeting in a tent before, but this weekend I’ll get my chance.
I’m lucky enough to be speaking in the Martyrs Marquee at the Tolpuddle festival this weekend, talking about what we can do to build stronger unions. Michael Crosby, Elaine Bernard & Wilhemina Trout will also be speaking at the [...]
Radio 4’s “You and Yours” programme features Trade Unions today. If you can’t/weren’t able to listen live, follow the link below and you can “Listen Again” or even download a podcast.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/youandyours/
US unions think that their current system for obtaining union recognition is broken beyond repair.
The Employee Free Choice Act is critical legislation that would help protect the rights of America’s workers to organize and form unions. The law would give more workers a way to form unions and negotiate for better wages, health care and [...]
Spotted this on the Guardian website today. Apparently London Mayor Boris Johnson is not only set to decree that no one employed by the GLA receives less than the London Living wage of £7.40 per hour but is also set to open talks with hotels to try and make sure that they are doing the same [...]
