Met Police staff to go on strike

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

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Public sector turmoil climaxes today

The public sector sees its very own Black Friday for industrial action today (Friday 29), as two brewing disputes come to a crescendo when staff at the Department for Transport (DfT) picket for the...

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Up front: Hot topic - Employer/employee relations - Should thepolice be allowed to take strike action?

Police officers are angered at home secretary Jacqui Smith's decision not to backdate a 2.5% pay rise.

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TUC and industry gear up for battle over partnership

<b>Richard Donkin expects big business and the unions to be at loggerheads over the EU directive on consultation</b>

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The thorny issue of union rights raises its head

Janet Gaymer explains why any employment law review may need to consider a recent ruling on union recognition

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Its not a radical agenda, it's a civilised agenda

Press reports frequently describe Aslefs general secretary, Mick Rix, as radical. Is this justified or is he as reasonable as he seems?

Tough customers, tougher unions. Hard HR

Dealing with strikes, traumatised drivers and staff being threatened by abusive customers thats a normal day for Ann Burfutt at London Underground. By Steve Smethurst

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Uncertain future for PPPs as Blair looks to reform services

Following a second landslide, Tony Blair has set his sights on public service reform and declared public/private partnerships as the way forward. But should companies make profits and dividends from...

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Luton debacle hits partnership agreements hard

The management at Vauxhall Motors in Luton has said the decision to stop manufacturing passenger cars threatening 2,000 jobs is necessary to remain competitive and allow us to optimise the...

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