Our Members do not want this taskforce to be a toothless tiger so GMB must be involved

 

Trade unions have slammed British Gas for unnecessary job losses, while its ‘top brass’ continues to enjoy multi-million pound pay packages.

British Gas’ decision to axe 684 office jobs, including the company’s Oldbury operation in the West Midlands, has been met with dismay by Unite, the country’s largest union, which called for the site to remain open.

The Building and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council (BATJIC) has agreed a two year deal involving a 5% pay rise over two years. 

Writing exclusively for PoliticsHome's Central Lobby, TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady argues David Cameron and Remain campaigners should broaden their appeal by supporting EU plans tackling the use of migrant workers to drive down pay.

The heat is being turned up on business secretary Sajid Javid over the long delay in publishing his report into ‘tipping’ abuses that have seen waiters being short-changed by their bosses.

The decision from Macquarie to divest its stake in Thames Water is the perfect chance for government to set the strategic and operational direction of the water says GMB

The independent chair of the College of Policing, Dame Shirley Pearce, talks to PoliticsHome about the work of the college and the need for more professionalism and consistency if the UK’s 43 police forces are to meet the changing demands of modern crime.

The charity Turn2us comments on the National Living Wage comes into effect today.

Helen's recent appointment to the position strengthens the CIPP's current policy team which has seen a huge increase in business lately. 

We have to look at nationalising the steel industry, even over a short period of time, to protect these assets says GMB

Labour MP for Sheffield Central, Paul Blomfield, speaks with PoliticsHome ahead of his debate on Wednesday into non-compliance with the minimum wage.