Militant health union leaders are facing mounting criticism for extending industrial action that's causing unprecedented disruption across the NHS, leaving millions of patients in limbo and waiting lists soaring to record levels.
Nigel Farage announces radical plan to cut Civil Service by 140,000 positions, making it easier to dismiss officials while banning diversity initiatives in sweeping Whitehall overhaul.
Sharon Graham announces Unite's radical new strategy to challenge Westminster's influence in Scotland, marking a dramatic shift in political engagement north of the border.
Trade unions secure landmark legal right to enter workplaces weekly for recruitment and organising, as business groups warn of productivity disruption and increased tensions.
Labour Party escalates pressure on Cabinet Secretary Simon Case over undisclosed Conservative Party connections, demanding immediate investigation into potential conflicts of interest at the heart of government.
Exclusive: A top-ranking civil servant has been removed from their position following mounting criticism over the sluggish pace of government reforms, sparking concerns about Whitehall's efficiency.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to boost Britain's economy through growth rather than welfare cuts, while securing union support for Labour's fiscal plans.
Labour unions across the United States stage coordinated protests against Donald Trump's administration, invoking revolutionary-era rhetoric in defence of workers' rights and democratic norms.
Leading nursing unions urge UK government to support ICC prosecutions for attacks on medical personnel in conflict zones, calling it a 'moral imperative'.
California launches unprecedented campaign to unionise workers across multiple states, sparking fierce debate about workers' rights versus business interests in America's evolving labour landscape.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes sweeping changes to senior civil service roles, removing key officials including Simon Case and Mark Sedwill in dramatic Whitehall overhaul.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves declares no money for public sector pay rises in upcoming budget, setting stage for potential confrontation with unions as she blames previous Tory government for empty coffers.
In a groundbreaking move for women's sports, WNBA and NWSL player associations unite to form Women's Football United, creating unprecedented collective bargaining power across American women's football.
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Labour's union ties and pledges to ban NHS doctor strikes while defending academy school freedoms in major policy speech.
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride faces backlash after suggesting civil servants should implement Tory policies 'in a way that is consistent with their objectives' in major breach of ministerial code.
France faces widespread disruption as transport, education and public services grind to a halt amid union-led protests against the new prime minister's economic agenda, testing President Macron's government.
Business Secretary Peter Kyle faces mounting pressure from union leaders who accuse the government of ignoring a 'crisis' in workers' rights and employment practices.
Hundreds of thousands of workers bring France to a standstill in a massive day of strikes and demonstrations, demanding Prime Minister Gabriel Attal scraps deep public spending cuts.
France faces major disruption as public sector unions call a general strike on Thursday 13th February, protesting against austerity measures and demanding better pay and conditions.
France faces major travel disruption as unions launch a surprise strike against President Macron's contested reforms, bringing Parisian transport to a standstill.
Labour leadership urged to reframe flagship workers' rights package not as a burden on business, but as a vital economic stimulus that will boost productivity and growth.
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Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure from trade unions as his Labour government's pro-business shift sparks a dramatic confrontation at the TUC conference. Exclusive analysis of the growing rift within Britain's political landscape.
Unite leader Sharon Graham accuses the Labour Party of abandoning workers in Birmingham as the city faces devastating job losses and financial crisis, vowing to put her union's members before party politics.
Hong Kong's legislature is poised for a historic vote on a bill granting legal recognition to same-sex partnerships, a significant step for LGBTQ+ rights in the territory, though it stops short of full marriage equality.
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson promises a Labour government will swiftly repeal controversial strike legislation and usher in a 'new chapter' of partnership with trade unions, marking a clear break from Conservative policies.
England's teaching unions launch a major campaign to overhaul the 'toxic' Ofsted inspection regime, citing immense pressure on staff and calling for a more supportive, collaborative system.
Britain's leading trade unions issue a stark warning to Keir Starmer's government, demanding urgent action to counter the surging populist right as voter support shifts.
Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner pledges the biggest expansion of workers' rights in a generation, vowing to ban zero-hour contracts and strengthen union power within 100 days of a Labour government.
Exclusive analysis of Angela Rayner's dramatic resignation as Housing Secretary, revealing the deepening rift with trade unions over Labour's flagship policies that triggered a major government crisis.