A lot is going on in British politics at the moment and somewhere in the dim and distant past there's a memory of a Dutch / French firm winning the contract to make our shiny new blue passports and it not going down too well. Well, the GMB are pointing out that a £1bn defence … Continue reading Trade: Defence Contracts Going Out To International Tender
Employment: TUC Fights Zero Hour Contracts
The TUC has recently polled people on zero hour contracts and the abuses that a lot of these workers have faced are simply not acceptable in a developed society. Zero hour contracts must be abolished. https://www.tuc.org.uk/blogs/uk-firms-used-18-million-zero-hour-contracts-2017-its-time-ban-zero-hour-contracts
Employment: Unite Announce Capita Strike
95% of responders voted 'Yes' to strike action from a 72% turnout. The strike will be for 6 continuous days starting on October 5th. The strike is in response to major changes being implemented by Capita on their pension and benefits scheme. http://www.unitetheunion.org/news/unite-announces-capita-strike-over-pensions/
Mary Turner
Lots has been written since the sad passing of Mary Turner. Here is a statement from the GMB where she was serving as President. http://www.gmb.org.uk/newsroom/newsroom/mary-turner-passing.html
Adel and Wharfedale Branch 