More than 130 porters, cleaners, and catering staff at Royal Liverpool University Hospital and Broadgreen Hospital are currently on strike, fighting for what they are owed.  These workers, previously employed by ISS to perform essential roles such as catering, portering, and domestic services, were transferred to LUHFT in April 2023.  However, the trust claims that because these workers were not directly employed by the NHS at the time of the pandemic, they do not qualify for the bonus that their colleagues have received. These workers were on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, risking their health and safety to keep our hospitals running smoothly. Their contributions were vital, and yet they are being denied the recognition and compensation given to their colleagues who performed the same duties. Those excluded from the payment are among the lowest-paid in the NHS workforce. They have faced financial hardship every day, and this decision exacerbates their struggles.  Our NHS workers deserve to be treated fairly and with respect. To deny them this payment after their sacrifice and dedication during the pandemic is unacceptable.  Add your name and demand LUHFT pay these workers what they deserve.

The loss of jobs at SHU will have a significant impact on the local region.  The cuts in professional services, the reduction of staff time and attacks on their working conditions, also pose a serious threat to the university’s reputation as a provider of quality education and pastoral care to students. The commitment to a satellite campus in London raises significant questions about the university’s civic commitment to South Yorkshire and about the financial viability of its plans.  We, the undersigned, support our recognised unions’ demands that SHU avoids further cuts to staff numbers as a budget priority, that it reverses breaches to the National Framework Agreement and retains existing employment policies. We urge the Vice Chancellor and the university management to enter meaningful negotiations as a matter of urgency to resolve this dispute and work collaboratively with unions to develop a workplan to safeguard roles and services across SHU.   

Did you know Strictly is one of the biggest shows on UK television? Over 8 million people tune in each week   Cutting the band is not just a huge loss of earnings to the musicians. It denies audiences the opportunity to see and enjoy fully live music   Sign the petition to keep Strictly live 

 The £2 price cap on single bus fares in England was introduced in January 2023 but is due to end in December 2024. The fare cap has economic, social and environmental benefits: ·        it helps people hit by the cost of living crisis – especially those on the lowest incomes, who are most likely to rely on bus services ·        it enables young and disadvantaged people to access work, education and social activities ·        it has encouraged more people to use buses – surveys show 30% of people have used the bus more, a quarter of them new bus passengers, and many choosing to use their car less. ·        This has a positive impact on the climate, helping to reduce carbon emissions, pollution and congestion on our roads.  Short term extensions to the fare cap (3 since its introduction) have created uncertainty and hindered planning of routes and timetables.  The cap needs to be made permanent as the first step towards reducing the cost of public transport. 

Ron Todd House stands as a symbol of the relentless fight for workers' rights, social justice, and the power of collective action. This building has served as a beacon for those dedicated to championing the rights of the working class. But now, Ron Todd House is at risk. Without urgent funds, we could lose this vital piece of our social history—an irreplaceable reminder of the sacrifices and victories that shaped the labour and trade union movement in the UK. Losing this house would mean erasing a part of our history—a place where important decisions are made, and where the voices of workers fighting for equality and for the prevention of poverty are amplified.

Staff working for DSFS provide vital services that keep Chesterfield Royal Hospital working, they work side by side with NHS staff and deserve to be rewarded in the same manor.

Housing Associations including Livv Housing Group are reporting multi million pounds profits. The profits appear to be invested in the Senior Officers including a 19.2% Pay Award for the CEO whilst staff have faced attacks on their pensions and other conditions of service whilst also suffering from a cut in their pay by more than 30% in real terms over the past decade!  We must end the greed in housing associations. 

Equity is distressed to hear about plans to sell Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club, and the imminent closure of its program of events. We understand that the current programming team, who have established BGWMC as an icon of significant importance to the community over the past 20 years, have been given 2 months’ notice to shut down and vacate the venue by Monday 29th July. The potential loss of yet another London venue for queer nightlife is devastating and represents a significant loss of work for performers in the drag and cabaret sector. Not only is the BGWMC venue an asset of tremendous value to the community, but the programme of events is also a vital and consistent source of income for so many professionals. Save Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club!

• If the DWP and G4S want to end this dispute, they need to make sure security guards are paid enough to live on.  • G4S has been handed millions by the Government, yet our members can barely afford to feed their families.  • The work they do is hard; they are attacked with alarming regularity just for doing their job.  • Our members deserve a better deal - please support our campaign to make work better for G4S employees across the UK.

Thie last government has shown not one shred of care or concern for the teaching profession and presided over 14 years of neglect and decline. We know the scale of the challenge the new government faces. We’re not asking for quick fixes. Our members want lasting solutions that will repair our broken schools and colleges. We want to work with the Government to secure good industrial relations through dialogue and consensus building, including: • social partnership with workforce trades unions and employers and strengthen collective bargaining rights; • restoring confidence in the independent teachers’ pay review process; • requiring all school and college employers to recognise trade unions for the purpose of collective bargaining. 

 We, the undersigned call on NatWest to reverse the decision to close the Upper Edmonton Natwest branch… SAVE OUR BANK BRANCH.

These circumstances directly impact 84 hardworking and devoted members of NHS staff, many of whom have been loyal employees for up to 35 years. Previous outsourcing experiments such as Carillion and Circle have shown that the private sector ultimately fails to provide the long term stability that the NHS requires to grow and function successfully, and the burden of the consequences is carried by staff, patients, and the taxpayer.