Shared parental leave to be extended to grandparents

Shared parental leave will be extended to grandparents, the government has announced

Corbyn appoints Angela Eagle shadow secretary for business, innovation and skills

Angela Eagle has been named shadow secretary of state for business, innovation and skills in new Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's first shadow cabinet.

Strike law proposals response to 'yesterday's problems'

The government’s proposals on strike laws are a response to “yesterday’s problems”, the CIPD has said

Dean Royles: maintaining employer-union partner relationships is critical

The future of industrial relations is far too important to let it be shaped by the poor experiences of some

Royles: Ending trade union 'check off' payments may have unintended consequences

Ending trade union deductions through payroll in the public sector came out of the blue. From what I can tell there has been no consultation with employers, no engagement with trade unions, no...

Government plans to scrap automatic union contributions

The government has announced plans to stop public sector workers automatically paying subscriptions to trade unions from their salaries.

UK employees increasingly working night shifts

There has been a significant increase in the number of UK employees working night shifts, according to a report from the TUC.

"Good employment, not just full employment" urges TUC general secretary

Government targets for full employment should also consider the quality of jobs, according to TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady.

Work on ‘enduring strength’ of union relationship, advises Network Rail HRD

Employers should work on building a strong relationship with their trade unions, according to Network Rail HR director, organisational development and network operations, Tim Craddock.

Government forges ahead with strike reforms

Reforms to minimum turnouts in strike ballots and time limits on mandates for industrial action will go ahead as planned with the unveiling of the government’s Trades Union Bill today.

Could stronger strike controls backfire?

The Conservatives' proposals to limit and control strike action could backfire and lead to an increase in illegal activity.

Further NHS strikes planned for November

Staff across the NHS will strike for four hours on the morning of 24 November, according to union Unite.