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20 October 2021
COP26: Trade unions must fight for a socialist transition to renewables
Capitalism won't deliver the necessary action in the timescale and scope required
29 September 2021
NEU deputy general secretary election
A fighting strategy is needed to win on workload, pay and cuts
29 September 2021
The miserly 3% 'pay rise' for NHS workers is amounting to effectively nothing.
29 September 2021
Flexibility to suit workers not the bosses
'Agile working' is often described as an approach to work which entails maximum flexibility and minimum constraints
29 September 2021
Driver shortages - a view from the inside
Millions of workers have been travelling to work, hoping that they have enough fuel to get home or complete the school run
22 September 2021
Workers' politics won't come from Labour
In addressing TUC Congress, Sir Keir Starmer claimed that "Labour will always stand with the unions", standing "shoulder to shoulder" with them over vicious attacks such as 'fire and rehire'. But the reality is very different.
22 September 2021
GMB members have voted 93% in favour of rejecting the 3% pay deal for NHS workers
8 September 2021
A pivotal moment for the trade union movement
This year's TUC Congress will provide the first public platform for newly elected Unite general secretary Sharon Graham.
17 August 2021
Reject the Ministry of Justice pay offer
The Ministry of Justice has tabled a pay offer which trades conditions for pay. This is their second attempt after the failed MEP proposals 3 years ago were roundly and soundly rejected by members.
11 August 2021
Unions protest at exploitative Leicester company Food Attraction
Leicester is in danger of being named the sweatshop capital of the UK. BooHoo hit the headlines last year for using Leicester suppliers that paid their workers around £4 an hour, way below the current
7 July 2021
Thousands of NHS workers, in dozens of towns and cities, protested on Saturday 3 July against the Tories' insulting 1% pay offer. Just days later, on 5 July, it was announced that workers in the NHS will be awarded the George Cross medal. Not something that will pay the bills for the thousands of nurses who are forced to visit food banks.
30 June 2021
Post-pandemic railway battles loom
Britain's railway network has been hit particularly hard by the pandemic. Passenger numbers plunged by 80% as a result of the first lockdown and have only recently reached 40% of pre-pandemic levels.
23 June 2021
Interview with newly elected Unison NEC member
Hospital worker Naomi Byron speaks (pc) to the Socialist following her election
23 June 2021
Furlough reduction risks job losses
Despite the Tory government extending coronavirus restrictions until 19 July, rather than bringing them to an end on 21 June, the furlough scheme will continue to be downgraded and gradually dismantled as planned
16 June 2021
Neonatal leave introduced: Unions must fight for extensions and full pay
The birth of any child is an intense and stressful time for most parents, and that applies even more if babies are born prematurely
9 June 2021
If unions give a lead, workers are fully prepared to fight and win victories
A year ago, the trade union leaderships collapsed into national unity with the Tory government and the employers.
2 June 2021
The day of protest on 3 July - the anniversary of the foundation of the NHS - should be the launch of a fight on pay and to save our NHS. Let's build the protests around the country and demand a real fight from trade union leaders.
26 May 2021
Organise for 3 July pay protests
Saturday 3 July will be an opportunity to voice opposition to the 1% NHS pay offer
19 May 2021
NHS: Scottish vote shows unions must fight for 15%
Thursday 1 April should have seen a significant pay rise for all NHS staff. Instead, we have seen further delays and no announcement from the Pay Review Body.
19 May 2021
Students and unions must resist misnamed 'free speech' bill
The Tories are attempting to position themselves as defenders of free speech in their new Higher Education (freedom of speech) Bill
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