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31 Oct 2012

Low paid workers hit by poor pension provision and low contribution rates

Low-paid workers are far less likely to have a workplace pension, and those that do have far lower employer contribution rates, according to a new TUC report.
26 Sep 2012

Regional pay plans damaging and unfair says TUC poll

Government plans for regional pay in the public sector are unfair and would be bad for NHS patients and pupils in poorer areas, according to polling published by the TUC.
3 Mar 2012

Public sector jobs disappearing in droves, survey confirms

The latest public sector jobs figures published by the Office for National Statistics make grim reading for those concerned with sustainable employment.
1 Dec 2011

Tens of thousands join protests against government policies

Two-thirds of schools and thousands of agencies shut down yesterday as over 2 million workers joined 'the biggest strike in a generation', according to organisers.
30 Nov 2011

Workers plan to raise money for good causes during strike

A union initiative will give savings from today's 'pension robbery' and anti-cuts strike to grassroots groups fighting poverty in Britain.
29 Nov 2011

Green MSPs will back Scottish union rally and strikes

Green MSPs in Scotland have confirmed their support for 30 November coordinated strike action against the UK government's public sector 'assault'.
29 Nov 2011

Day of Action to target austerity and cuts as well as pensions robbery

Wednesday 30 November will see the first mass strike across Britain for four decades, as public sector workers protest against pension cuts.
9 Dec 2009

Churches demand budget that cuts poverty, not jobs

As the government prepares for its Pre-Budget Report today, three of the UK’s largest Churches have called for priority to be given to job security and protection for the poor. They have criticised suggestions of public sector job cuts.

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