Category - employment

Workplaces and churches urged not to ignore bisexuals

staff writers — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:56:31 +0000

A new report about bisexual people in the workplace has triggered debate about wider recognition of bisexuality, leading to calls for churches, workplaces and other institutions not to ignore bisexuals.

Jobs figures reveal reality of arms trade economics

staff writers — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:02:25 +0100

Claims about the economic benefits of the arms industry have been grossly exaggerated, according to evidence highlighted by the Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT). They are challenging the argument that the industry is good for British jobs.

Welsh Presbyterians back calls for a 48 hour working week in Britain

staff writers — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:06:57 +0100

The Presbyterian Church of Wales has backed calls for the UK government to end its opt-out from a European directive that limits the working week to 48 hours, saying that a long-hours culture is damaging society as a whole.

From Quantitative to Qualitative Easing

Asa Humphreys — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:57:10 +0000

If Quantitative Easing is re-evaluating the balance of money in our economy, Qualitative Easing seems more naturally to indicate a re-evaluation of the balance of time, says Asa Humpheys. An expansion of volunteering is one way to make this a reality.

Global labour chief says civil society must be heard on finance crisis

Stephen Brown — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:03:12 +0000

The global financial crisis may increase social conflict, says the head of the International Labour Office, claiming that civil society groups have an important role in helping those affected to be heard.

Indian Christian university to focus on employment and health care

Ecumenical News International — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:44:37 +0100

An Indian Christian university says its goal is to provide quality job-oriented education that will also meet the needs of the healthcare and social service work of the churches in the world's second most populous nation.

Christian charity found to have discriminated on grounds of religion

staff writers — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:28:35 +0100

An Employment Tribunal in Abergele has today unanimously found in favour of a former employee of a Christian charity who was claiming constructive dismissal and discrimination on grounds of religion or belief.

Clergy 'bullied' by congregations claims union

staff writers — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:08:42 +0100

Members of the clergy are being bullied by parishioners while the Church is doing little to prevent it, a trade union has claimed. Unite says vicars are experiencing psychological, emotional, verbal and physical abuse

Vatican observer at UN raises employment and job security concerns

staff writers — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:41:49 +0000

Archbishop Celestino Migliore, the Vatican's permanent observer to the United Nations in New York, has spoken up for employment and workers' rights at a gathering on social and economic development from 6-15 February 2008.

Universities told how to use Christianity to sack staff

staff writers — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:19:37 +0100

Universities with Church of England foundations have been told to emphasise their Christian credentials to make it easier to dismiss staff who don’t share those values, reports The Times Higher Education Supplement.