Hundreds of NHS staff win improved terms after strike
Hundreds of low-paid NHS hospital staff secure better pay and conditions after strike action threat forces management to negotiate improved terms.
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Angela Rayner Vows to Fight On After Stepping Down
Angela Rayner pledges to continue fighting for workers' rights and slams Westminster 'tittle tattle' in her first major interview since leaving the Deputy PM role.
Teen Vogue staff stage walkout over Condé Nast firings
Condé Nast faces escalating tensions as Teen Vogue union members stage walkout following controversial dismissal of two staff members, sparking industry-wide debate about workers' rights in publishing.
Rockstar Games Edinburgh staff launch historic union push
Quality assurance testers at Rockstar Games' Edinburgh studio are making history by launching the first-ever unionisation effort at the Grand Theft Auto developer, demanding better working conditions and fair treatment.
Starbucks workers strike on Red Cup Day across UK
Starbucks workers across the UK are staging strikes on the company's popular Red Cup Day, protesting working conditions and pay disputes during the busiest promotional event of the season.
Labour workers rights bill could cost NHS billions
Exclusive Treasury assessment warns Keir Starmer's New Deal for Workers may unleash financial chaos across public sector, with NHS, police and fire services facing unsustainable costs from enhanced employment rights.
Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
Labour's first King's Speech unveils radical overhaul
Keir Starmer's Labour government has laid out its sweeping legislative agenda, promising to 'take the brakes off Britain' with reforms to planning, energy and workers' rights in a historic King's Speech.
Sudan's Catastrophe: Aid Workers Reveal Mass Starvation Horror
Exclusive testimony from frontline aid workers exposes the deepening humanitarian nightmare in Sudan, where civilians face mass starvation, systematic violence, and desperate escapes amid collapsing infrastructure.
Rockstar Edinburgh QA testers file for union recognition
Video game giant Rockstar Games confronts growing union pressure as quality assurance testers at its Edinburgh studio campaign for improved pay and working conditions through the IWGB union.
Mississippi firm accused of trafficking Mauritian workers
A US federal lawsuit alleges a Mississippi-based company engaged in human trafficking by bringing workers from Mauritius under false pretences and subjecting them to exploitative conditions in New Orleans hotels.
Labour MP accuses government of betraying British workers
Shadow Minister delivers blistering critique of Conservative employment policies, claiming UK workers are being 'sold down the river' while government prioritises corporate interests over British jobs.
Claim Extra Holiday: Millions Owed 7 Days' Leave
Discover how UK employees might be entitled to an additional seven days of paid holiday and learn the simple steps to claim what you're owed.
Home Office faces legal action over NI visa U-turn
The UK Home Office is confronting potential legal challenges after abruptly reversing visa decisions for Indian and Vietnamese workers in Northern Ireland, leaving families in limbo and raising questions about immigration policy consistency.
Mamdani's Final Rally Electrifies NYC Mayoral Race
Progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani delivers impassioned final rally speech in Queens, making last-minute appeal to voters ahead of New York City's mayoral election with powerful calls for housing justice and workers' rights.
Germany recruits thousands of Romanian workers in Munich drive
Germany launches unprecedented recruitment campaign in Romania, aiming to fill thousands of skilled positions amid severe labour shortages across key industries.
Reeves pledges minimum wage overhaul in Labour budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major reforms to the minimum wage system, promising automatic uprating and stronger enforcement in Labour's debut budget.
US Senate Passes Landmark Essential Workers Bill
In a historic move, the US Senate has approved the Essential Workers Bill, granting new protections and benefits to frontline employees who kept America running during the pandemic. Discover how this legislation will transform workers' rights.
Amazon accused of discriminating against pregnant, disabled workers
The online retail giant Amazon is confronting serious legal allegations of systemic discrimination against pregnant and disabled warehouse employees at its New Jersey facilities, with federal investigators uncovering troubling workplace practices.
FIFA partners with union for worker safety
In a landmark move for football's workforce, FIFA partners with global trade union Building and Wood Workers' International to enforce safe working conditions and fair treatment across the sport's infrastructure projects.
Fair Work Agency risks failure without proper funding
The UK's groundbreaking Fair Work Agency, designed to protect vulnerable workers from exploitation, faces collapse without adequate resources and staffing, according to a damning report from the Work Foundation.
Thailand lets Myanmar refugees work amid shortages
In a landmark policy shift, Thailand grants work rights to Myanmar refugees as labour shortages bite and international aid dwindles, creating new economic opportunities for displaced people.
Bosses bombarding staff on holiday - 59% expect responses
New research reveals millions of British workers face constant work demands during annual leave, with managers expecting immediate responses to emails and texts while employees try to relax.
Farage's Tory Takeover Plan Exposed by TUC Chief
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak makes stunning revelation about Nigel Farage's ultimate political goal, warning of threat to workers' rights and public services.
US unions stage "No Kings" protests against Trump
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.
491 companies fined for minimum wage violations
Exclusive investigation reveals 491 businesses fined for failing to pay minimum wage, with high street names and major retailers among the worst offenders.
Greece approves controversial 13-hour work day law
Greece's parliament has passed a contentious labour reform allowing 13-hour work days and 6-day weeks, sparking fierce debate about workers' protections versus economic growth.
Greece strike: Workers protest labour law reforms
Greece faces major disruption as workers across multiple sectors stage a 24-hour strike protesting new employment legislation that critics claim dismantles worker protections.
Workers file £3.5bn lawsuit as shares crash
Thousands of former employees file massive lawsuit against corporate bosses after being made redundant while executives cashed in lucrative bonuses, causing company shares to crash dramatically.
Judge blocks Trump's unpaid worker recall during shutdown
A California federal judge delivers a major blow to the Trump administration, blocking their controversial move to recall federal employees without pay during the government shutdown.
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