Rishi Sunak is facing a backlash over plans to push though new laws that will allow employers to sack workers who go on strike. The government is reportedly considering legislation…
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‘Where Is Rishi Sunak?’ War Of Words Erupts Between Unions And Ministers Over NHS Strikes
by blogadminby blogadminRishi Sunak has been accused of going “missing” as a furious war of words erupted over the ongoing NHS strikes. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham accused the prime minister of…
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Trade Unions Condemn Steve Barclay As Government Refuses To Budge On NHS Pay
by blogadminby blogadminSteve Barclay has been condemned by trade unions after he refused to even discuss improving the pay offer on the table for NHS staff. Ambulance workers will go on strike…
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BBC Presenter Skewers Steve Barclay Over Refusal To Negotiate With NHS Unions: ‘It’s Up To You’
by blogadminby blogadminSteve Barclay was skewered over his refusal to speak to NHS strikers about their pay demands in an awkward BBC Breakfast interview. The health secretary was speaking to the media…
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Grant Shapps Hits Out At Unions, Accusing Them ‘Grandstanding’ Ahead Of Christmas Strikes
by blogadminby blogadminGrant Shapps has just lashed out at the unions behind the strikes, accusing them of “grandstanding” and causing “maximum disruption” to hard working people. The business secretary’s remarks come as…
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Keir Starmer May Be On Course For Power — But Troubles With The Trade Unions Lie Ahead
by blogadminby blogadminAs the Tories show no sign of getting off the train towards self-destruction, the Labour Party increasingly looks like a government in waiting. While that will be a welcome prospect…
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Unions Fear Liz Truss Could Bring In Anti-Strike Bill ‘Imminently’
by blogadminby blogadminUnions have been warned that Liz Truss could present an anti-strike bill to parliament as soon as Monday following a bruising two weeks in her premiership. The Trades Union Congress…