Employers must keep up with new forms of communication, says Acas chief conciliator

Employers risk losing control of the flow of information to staff if they do not keep up with modern forms of communication, according to the the chief conciliator at the Advisory, Conciliation and...

Employers beware: Len McCluskey's appointment at Unite means a return to traditional union values

Len McCluskey's election as leader of Unite, the UK's largest trade union, is significant. Unite has for some time, depending on who you listen to, been crippled with internal wrangling as a result of...

Unite takes positive action to improve race inequality at work

Trade union Unite is stepping up its efforts to deal with race inequality in UK workplaces.

Involvement and Participation Association predicts summer of industrial unrest

In the same week as public-sector staff at Manchester College and Nottinghill Housing Group voted to go on strike, a report by the Involvement and Participation Association (IPA) predicts industrial...

New TUC guide makes the case for family-friendly working practices

The TUC has launched a new guide to persuade employers of the benefits of introducing family-friendly policies at work.

G4S committed to improve security industry standards

G4S (Group 4 Securicor) has signed an agreement to drive improvements in employment standards across the global security industry.

Tips not to be used to form minimum wage

The Government announced that it will close the legal loophole that allows companies in the hospitality industry to use tips to top up salaries.

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Home secretary stands firm as police vote for right to strike

The home secretary has warned police officers they will gain little from striking.

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TUC campaigns for new autumn Community Day holiday

The TUC today launches its campaign calling for a new autumn bank holiday to celebrate volunteering.

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Teachers strike hits working parents hard

The lives of workers with children who attend the 8,000 schools where teachers are on strike today could be disrupted as teachers walk out for the first time in 21 years.

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Met police strike called off

The Metropolitan Police Service averted strike action over pay yesterday (Wednesday)

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Met Police staff to go on strike

Metropolitan Police Service staff have voted to go on strike in reaction to a below inflation pay rise.

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