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National rail dispute: RMT are in ‘the fight of our lifetime’ which is the ‘toughest’ the union has ever been involved in

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) secretary general Mick Lynch has said the national rail dispute is the “fight of our lifetime.” Lynch said the negotiations over pay, jobs… The post National rail dispute: RMT are in ‘the fight of our lifetime’ which is the ‘toughest’ the union has ever been involved in appeared…

Holiday makers face massive disruption ‘thanks to the pig-headedness of British Airways’ as workers vote to strike

The cost of living of is causing industry struggles as tens of thousands of workers are striking across the country over a pay increase to cope with the economic crisis.… The post Holiday makers face massive disruption ‘thanks to the pig-headedness of British Airways’ as workers vote to strike appeared first on London Business News…

Trade association warns the government that consultation is needed before agency worker regulation changes

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) and APSCo OutSource have written to Kwasi Kwarteng MP, Secretary of State for the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), as… The post Trade association warns the government that consultation is needed before agency worker regulation changes appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

As the rail strike continues to cause chaos searches for ‘join union’ explode 184% amid fears of a ‘General Strike’

Analysis of Google search data reveals that searches for “join union” exploded 184% in the UK as of 22 June 2022 – the highest level in over a year as… The post As the rail strike continues to cause chaos searches for ‘join union’ explode 184% amid fears of a ‘General Strike’ appeared first on…

The West End was ‘well on the mend and the rail strikes threatens to push thousands of businesses back into intensive care’

The rail strikes have had a devastating impact on the theatre, live music and hospitality industries still rebuilding from the fall out of the pandemic. The night time economy relies… The post The West End was ‘well on the mend and the rail strikes threatens to push thousands of businesses back into intensive care’ appeared…

The UK could be heading for a ‘General Strike’ as Royal Mail now demand ‘no strings, inflation based’ pay rise

There are fears the UK is heading towards a “General Strike” as Royal Mail workers are preparing to vote on industrial action. Royal Mail workers will ballot within the next… The post The UK could be heading for a ‘General Strike’ as Royal Mail now demand ‘no strings, inflation based’ pay rise appeared first on…

Now barristers will strike for one month over legal aid funding which will cripple all court cases from next week

Barristers have now joined the UK’s strike action over legal aid funding which will cripple court cases next week. The Criminal Bar Association (CBA) said their members are to walk… The post Now barristers will strike for one month over legal aid funding which will cripple all court cases from next week appeared first on…

Government’s plans to use agency workers to quell strikes breaches ‘international labour standards’

Responding to reports that the Government plans to repeal a legal ban on agency staff filling in for workers on strike, the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has warned… The post Government’s plans to use agency workers to quell strikes breaches ‘international labour standards’ appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

South Western Railway announces strike timetable and warns passengers to only travel ‘if it is absolutely necessary’

South Western Railway (SWR) are strongly urging their customers only to travel by rail if it is absolutely necessary on the planned strike days, which are: Tuesday 21, Thursday 23… The post South Western Railway announces strike timetable and warns passengers to only travel ‘if it is absolutely necessary’ appeared first on London Business News…

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