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Amicus says court ruling shows need for stronger law on corporate killing

Friday 29th December 2006

Christmas blow for Doncaster workers

Wednesday 20th December 2006

Sackings spark strikes at two packaging plants

Tuesday 19th December 2006

Amicus meets with ICTU to express serious concern over VHI rumours

Tuesday 19th December 2006

Amicus says remember charity workers this Christmas time

Tuesday 19th December 2006

Christmas scrooges cancel staff lunch at Bedford Hospital Trust

Monday 18th December 2006

Amicus Members Protest Against Cuts in the Blood Service

Wednesday 13th December 2006

Amicus say that public sector reforms are smokescreen for privatisation

Tuesday 12th December 2006

Clock strikes midnight for psychological therapy services

Monday 11th December 2006

Amicus angered by decision to close water pipe factory in Derby

Wednesday 6th December 2006

Amicus and permanent TSB Bank arrive at pension agreement

Tuesday 5th December 2006

Amicus workers take fight to save their jobs to Sweden

Monday 4th December 2006

Amicus signs deal at publishing giant Macmillan

Friday 1st December 2006

Workers devastated by withdrawal of buyer

Friday 1st December 2006

Amicus says Corporate Manslaughter Bill does not go far enough

Thursday 30th November 2006

Fujitsu workers suspend strike action

Wednesday 29th November 2006

Amicus secures another victory for offshore workers holiday entitlement

Wednesday 29th November 2006

UK trade unionists pledge solidarity with Australian workers

Monday 27th November 2006

NHS Blood Service Staff Prepared To Strike

Monday 27th November 2006

Amicus welcomes the "big no" on council stock transfer

Friday 24th November 2006

SEC to face industrial action ballot

Wednesday 22nd November 2006

Amicus outraged over Alcoa's plans to close its Welsh operations

Tuesday 21st November 2006

Amicus say voluntary sector cannot be relied on to fill public sector funding gaps

Monday 20th November 2006

Trade unions warn of need for improved offer as pension negotiations end

Monday 20th November 2006

Amicus gives notice of industrial action at Fujitsu

Friday 17th November 2006

Amicus and Allianz reach pension agreement

Friday 17th November 2006

Amicus members take action over pensions

Wednesday 15th November 2006

Amicus members to strike at Peterborough Hospital

Wednesday 15th November 2006

Amicus members to strike at Bank of Ireland

Tuesday 14th November 2006

Amicus to present dossier of alleged work permit abuse in UK key sectors to Home Office Ministers

Monday 13th November 2006

Amicus demands removal of competition from the voluntary sector

Friday 10th November 2006

Amicus deplores factory closure in Great Yarmouth

Friday 10th November 2006

NHS staff in London lack confidence in the new IT system

Friday 10th November 2006

Amicus angry at closure of tampon factory in West Midlands

Friday 10th November 2006

Amicus reaction to CFS outsource work to Capita

Thursday 9th November 2006

Peugeot workers encouraged by public support for campaign

Wednesday 8th November 2006

HSE reductions in health and safety enforcement and prosecutions slammed by Amicus

Tuesday 7th November 2006

Amicus secures £100,000 compensation for Lincoln member whose finger was amputated following horrific accident at work

Monday 6th November 2006

Amicus to keep careful eye on the future of Bridlington Hospital

Monday 6th November 2006

Amicus calls for inquiry into cancer deaths in computer and semiconductor industry

Monday 6th November 2006

Amicus condemns Birmingham City

Friday 3rd November 2006

Workers continue campaign following Peugeot closure announcement

Friday 3rd November 2006

Pensions dispute at Cambridge University Press continues

Thursday 2nd November 2006

NHS staff lobby Parliament on Wednesday 1 November

Wednesday 1st November 2006

Trade unions to meet the Prime Minister to discuss job losses in York

Tuesday 31st October 2006

Strike threatened at Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals

Friday 27th October 2006

Amicus welcomes recognition of employment rights for ministers of religion

Friday 27th October 2006

Amicus and EBS reach landmark pension agreement in Republic of Ireland

Friday 27th October 2006

Royal Mail postal managers forced to deliver mail

Thursday 26th October 2006

Amicus welcomes government decision on Turner & Newell asbestos victims

Thursday 26th October 2006

Strangford Ferry skippers to strike for one day

Wednesday 25th October 2006

Amicus launches Silica dust campaign

Tuesday 24th October 2006

Outrage over plans to downgrade Bridlington Hospital

Friday 20th October 2006

Woman in harrasment ordeal

Friday 20th October 2006

Amicus supports asbestos cancer drug lobby at Westminster

Thursday 19th October 2006

New union takes shape

Thursday 19th October 2006

Amicus welcomes North East MP’s vocal support on offshore holiday row

Thursday 19th October 2006

Amicus prepare Lords appeal on Asbestos case

Monday 16th October 2006

Workers more determined following Peugeot closure announcement

Friday 13th October 2006

RACE TO PRIVATISATION HAS ‘HIT’ NHS TRUSTS’ PERFORMANCE

Friday 13th October 2006

Prudential offshoring fears

Wednesday 11th October 2006

Early Closure of Peugeot Plant

Wednesday 11th October 2006

Suspended hospital managers may have been trying to defend staff and services says Amicus

Monday 9th October 2006

Nestle Rowntree workers will not accept swingeing cuts say Amicus

Friday 6th October 2006

Amicus call for offshoring inquiry

Thursday 5th October 2006

Workers at aircraft factory to strike

Wednesday 4th October 2006

First national strike threatened in the NHS Blood Service

Tuesday 3rd October 2006

Amicus and DTI launch the world's largest anti-bullying project

Monday 2nd October 2006

Amicus workplace representatives meet their trade union counteparts in Southern Africa

Monday 2nd October 2006

Amicus angered by compulsory redundancies at Harlow defence company

Friday 29th September 2006

Amicus gives notice of industrial action at Rolls Royce

Thursday 28th September 2006

Amicus say failure to use qualified interpreters is resulting in justice failures

Thursday 28th September 2006

Amicus launches initiative for Polish workers

Wednesday 27th September 2006

Alstom strike

Wednesday 27th September 2006

Friends Provident redundancies

Friday 22nd September 2006

Labour Party conference forms the focus of the first Amicus podcast

Friday 22nd September 2006

Amicus members march to save the NHS

Friday 22nd September 2006

Cadbury apprentices sweet smell of success

Friday 22nd September 2006

Amicus members at Rolls Royce to strike

Thursday 21st September 2006

First ever British worker to get a seat on the board

Thursday 21st September 2006

Nuclear workers in Scotland to strike

Wednesday 20th September 2006

Amicus tables offshore safety concerns with representatives from the Health and Safety Commission

Wednesday 20th September 2006

Amicus takes zero tolerance approach to compulsory redundancies from offshoring

Friday 15th September 2006

Amicus's angry reaction to Aviva job losses

Thursday 14th September 2006

Amicus survey reveals secret of a happy workforce

Thursday 14th September 2006

Amicus wants prison for company killers

Thursday 14th September 2006

Taxpayers ‘mugged’ on skills says Amicus

Wednesday 13th September 2006

Jobs blow to Aberdeenshire

Tuesday 12th September 2006

Nuclear workers in Scotland to strike

Monday 11th September 2006

Unheeded policy warnings provoke grass roots revolt over Labour leadership says Amicus

Friday 8th September 2006

Amicus members to demonstrate against NHS job cuts

Friday 8th September 2006

Amicus welcomes government’s legislative change that will help offshore workers case their full paid holiday entitlement

Tuesday 5th September 2006

Amicus gears up for the conference season - comment from the General Secretary

Monday 4th September 2006

Amicus calls on government to take action on data fraud

Monday 4th September 2006

Unions to protest at Peugeot garages

Thursday 31st August 2006

Amicus condemns DURA’s decisions to bring in ‘scabs’ to break strike

Friday 25th August 2006

Amicus Welcomes Government’s Commitment to Paid Time Off for Offshore Workers

Thursday 24th August 2006

Ryder Cup Pay Dispute Resolved

Tuesday 22nd August 2006

Strike at Refugee Centre in Cambridgeshire

Friday 18th August 2006

Amicus commenting on the Johnston Press Group’s intention to move production from Belfast

Monday 14th August 2006

Amicus to take action over offshore safety

Monday 7th August 2006

Amicus condemns attempted hedge fund plunder of former GEC/Marconi pension scheme

Friday 4th August 2006

Amicus disbelief at risks taken by HSBC

Thursday 3rd August 2006

Amicus commends First Direct’s commitment to equality

Wednesday 2nd August 2006

Amicus says work permit scheme is damaging investment and employment in UK key sectors

Monday 31st July 2006

Amicus broker agreement to consult on business rates for Northern Ireland

Wednesday 26th July 2006

Amicus disappointed at HSC’s relaxation of asbestos regulations

Wednesday 26th July 2006

Council workers sacked following privatisation

Wednesday 26th July 2006

Amicus joins Freight on Rail

Tuesday 25th July 2006

Victory for asbestos victims

Monday 24th July 2006

New age discrimination legislation used to reduce redundancy payments in Lloyds TSB

Monday 24th July 2006

Amicus calls for immediate review of offshore safety

Friday 21st July 2006

Amicus wins pay out for bullied clergyman

Thursday 20th July 2006

Unions bring Peugeot protest to the London Motor Show

Tuesday 18th July 2006

Unions to picket Peugeot dealerships in protest against plant closure

Friday 14th July 2006

ECJ court opinion says directive requires 100% pension compensation

Thursday 13th July 2006

Amicus the union work in partnership with Proskills

Tuesday 11th July 2006

The UK's energy policy must support UK manufacturing

Tuesday 11th July 2006

“Peugeot boycott radio ad gagged by unjust law” say unions

Monday 10th July 2006

Recognition agreed at the Fort

Monday 10th July 2006

Energy crisis: urgent action needed

Monday 10th July 2006

Union accuses Peugeot of bringing forward Ryton closure

Thursday 6th July 2006

Amicus to fight NHS job cuts

Thursday 6th July 2006

Postal Managers reaching breaking point

Monday 3rd July 2006

Unions one million pound Peugeot boycott starts today

Monday 3rd July 2006

Union concerns on pension time trap

Friday 30th June 2006

Amicus warn Glasgow Council’s decision to privatise their building services is an electoral liability

Thursday 29th June 2006

Amicus launches new booklet for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members at Euro-Pride 2006

Tuesday 27th June 2006

Amicus dispute with 21st Century Logistics – Kent

Monday 26th June 2006

Amicus reaction to Prime Minister Tony Blair's promise to break down bureaucratic barriers which prevent charities and private companies getting involved in the delivery of public services.

Thursday 22nd June 2006

Amicus’ General Secretary first to sign up to campaign for better council house funding

Friday 16th June 2006

Amicus says Powergen decision gives strength to UK call centre workers

Friday 16th June 2006

Amicus gives finance sector ultimatum on equal pay

Thursday 15th June 2006

Amicus urge stronger employment laws now to save UK jobs

Monday 12th June 2006

Amicus says privatisation is plunging NHS further into debt

Monday 12th June 2006

University evaluations delivering pay increases and ending inequalities says Amicus

Sunday 11th June 2006

Amicus seeks assurances over the future of NAG

Thursday 8th June 2006

Unions launch one million pound boycott against Peugeot

Thursday 8th June 2006

Welsh Culture Minister to discuss future of the media in Wales

Friday 2nd June 2006

Amicus says European Parliament must strengthen airline passenger safety

Thursday 1st June 2006

Amicus court case gives hope to thousands of pensioners

Wednesday 31st May 2006

Job shock at Lloyds

Thursday 25th May 2006

Amicus prepares to celebrate pensions victory

Wednesday 24th May 2006

Amicus successful in recognition ballot with the Church of Scotland

Wednesday 24th May 2006

Amicus urge long term funding to guarantee housing

Friday 19th May 2006

British civil aircraft maintenance under threat

Friday 19th May 2006

Amicus General Secretary to buoy Peugeot workers for fight

Thursday 18th May 2006

Amicus on Ellesmere Port job losses

Wednesday 17th May 2006

Amicus to fight more than 1,000 NHS job cuts in Nottingham

Wednesday 17th May 2006

Prudential - 'Prunocchio'

Wednesday 17th May 2006

Amicus condemns new car industry job cuts

Monday 15th May 2006

Amicus threatens to turn its back on Vauxhall

Monday 15th May 2006

Amicus raises questions over Kvaerner pension deal

Tuesday 9th May 2006

Amicus at the Love Music Hate Racism Carnival

Monday 8th May 2006

Amicus says law is on its side in fight to keep Glasgow council services ‘in house’

Monday 8th May 2006

Amicus in talks with General Motors Europe about the future of Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port

Monday 8th May 2006

Amicus calls on the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to support Prudential workers

Wednesday 3rd May 2006

Good Work - Amicus agenda for better jobs

Monday 1st May 2006

Union leader warns Labour must change direction to avert risk of Tory government .

Monday 1st May 2006

Amicus and Coca Cola statement

Friday 28th April 2006

Amicus to fight Mental Health cuts

Friday 28th April 2006

Amicus at war with the Prudential over job cuts

Friday 28th April 2006

Amicus joins Babyshambles and Belle & Sebastian in Trafalgar Square to fight fascists in local elections

Thursday 27th April 2006

Hewitt ignored warnings on Health Visitor crisis says Amicus

Thursday 27th April 2006

One step 'Pru' far

Wednesday 26th April 2006

Amicus send one million sanitary products to the women of Zimbabwe

Wednesday 26th April 2006

Amicus to fight job losses in the NHS’ Blood Service

Tuesday 25th April 2006

General Secretary's comment on Peugeot Ryton announcement

Wednesday 19th April 2006

Amicus calls on government for decisive action on energy crisis

Wednesday 19th April 2006

Ten reasons why it is harder to sack a French worker than a British one

Wednesday 19th April 2006

Derek Simpson issues chilling prophecy for Labour

Monday 10th April 2006

Amicus print workers vote in favour of 2006 pay deal

Monday 10th April 2006

Big trouble brewing at Japanese Logistics Company

Thursday 6th April 2006

Amicus on the Turner Report

Tuesday 4th April 2006

Council pension strike: ‘solid and confident’

Tuesday 28th March 2006

Amicus local government members strike to defend their pensions

Tuesday 28th March 2006

The Amicus Foundation supports Disability Sports

Thursday 23rd March 2006

Union calls on Students to join fight against fascism

Thursday 23rd March 2006

Amicus slam SNP over Working Time Directive slur

Thursday 16th March 2006

Unions demand urgent assurances from General Motors on the future of European plants

Wednesday 15th March 2006

Amicus welcomes damning Pension Ombudsman's Report

Wednesday 15th March 2006

Harrods: the strike

Monday 13th March 2006

Middlesbrough Primary Care Trust accepts liability for disability discrimination

Monday 6th March 2006

Jobs export crisis looms

Monday 6th March 2006

Balls to Poverty students to visit London

Friday 3rd March 2006

Amicus launches campaign to stop PFI in Birmingham

Tuesday 28th February 2006

Compulsory pay audits are the only way to achieve equal pay for women say Amicus

Monday 27th February 2006

Financial services rake in millions from unpaid overtime

Friday 24th February 2006

Amicus to ballot members to strike over local government pensions

Tuesday 21st February 2006

Amicus rebutt the CBI's pension claim

Monday 20th February 2006

Amicus takes European Services Directive protest to Strasbourg

Wednesday 15th February 2006

Council housing: angry but determined

Thursday 9th February 2006

Amicus leader meets MEPs to save UK jobs

Monday 6th February 2006

IBM accused of closing final salary pension scheme by back door

Monday 6th February 2006

Glasgow City Council ‘jewel’ at risk from council steamroller

Monday 6th February 2006

Amicus on the launch of HMS Daring

Wednesday 1st February 2006

New health White Paper is ‘a curate’s egg’, says Amicus

Monday 30th January 2006

Jobs meltdown without nuclear power

Monday 30th January 2006

Amicus to ballot local authority workers over proposed changes to local government pension scheme

Tuesday 24th January 2006

National lobby in support of council house investment

Monday 23rd January 2006

Amicus say MPs report demands rethink into MoD job cuts and closures

Wednesday 18th January 2006

Amicus fear over the future of Bridlington hospital

Tuesday 17th January 2006

Employees to be balloted on pensions changes at Yorkshire and Clydesdale Banks

Monday 16th January 2006

Unions Council of war over civilian defence cuts

Monday 16th January 2006

Amicus members to be balloted on paper pay deal

Thursday 12th January 2006

Amicus backing Women in the Workplace

Thursday 12th January 2006

Derek Simpson speech at Amicus Officers Conference Birmingham

Wednesday 11th January 2006

Strike threat could impact on Nissan car production warns Amicus

Friday 6th January 2006

Amicus lobbies Parliament to stop break-up of NHS

Thursday 5th January 2006

Amicus members in corrugated packaging accept revised pay deal

Wednesday 4th January 2006

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