Proof of positive relations
A successful modern government needs allies and agents of change – and this is where the unions come in, writes Brendan Barber
Brendan Barber

Defeating discrimination
Jacqui Smith argues that equality in the workplace leads directly to economic success, and explains how the government is working hard to deliver this goal
Jacqui Smith

Burning off the fat
If British business is to evolve and thrive, there needs to be a rethinking of Labour’s overly bureaucratic and heavy regulatory approach, argues Stephen O’Brien
Stephen O’Brien MP

Pay gap persists despite legislation
Malcolm Bruce considers how employment equality regulations are working in practice
Malcolm Bruce MP

A far from splendid isolation
John Monks calls for the passionate advancement of the European cause of peace, stability and prosperity
John Monks

Fight for survival
Lord Jordan argues that Britain’s trade unions must wake up to the fact that globalisation threatens their very existence, and sets out how the movement must reform to remain relevant in the 21st century
Lord Jordan CBE

Fighting for justice
Tony Woodley calls for wholesale reform to compensate those robbed of their pensions and to ensure that tomorrow's pensioners are properly provided for
Tony Woodley

Time to show workers that Labour is worth it
Labour must follow through on bold promises, and ensure that improving the lot of British workers becomes a central theme of its general election manifesto, argues Kevin Curran
Kevin Curran

Dangerous game that cuts too deep
Politicians may deride them as expendable bureaucrats, but the reality is that civil servants play crucial roles in delivering key public services, as Mark Serwotka explains
Mark Serwotka

The show must go on
Ian McGarry explains why this is such a crucial time for our broadcasting sector, and hopes that the government doesn’t pull the red carpet from under the British film and television industry’s feet
Ian McGarry

Conquering cabin fever
Jim McAuslan shows how BALPA is moving to protect the rights of pilots whose long term health may be under threat from overly long hours in their offices in the sky
Jim McAuslan

Making a difference
Devolution has created a healthier relationship between the unions and the government in Edinburgh than in Westminster, but it has taken real effort and enterprise to effect this promising progress, argues Bill Speirs
Bill Speirs

Singing from the same hymn sheet
Felicity Williams explains how devolution has allowed the Welsh TUC to forge a relationship with the Assembly that is based on cooperation and understanding, and argues that workers in Wales have enjoyed the benefits
Felicity Williams

Flexible friends
Digby Jones says labour market flexibility is key to maintaining the UK’s enviable record of low inflation, low interest rates and high employment
Digby Jones

Deals and dramas
Barrie Clement reviews a fiery year for the trade union movement
Barrie Clement

Patching up the differences
Paul Routledge looks at how Labour will have to respond to the views of a new generation of trade union leaders who are more than prepared to stretch their traditional political ties
Paul Routledge

The quiet campaigner
Chris Moncrieff looks back at the life and career of Len Murray, the former TUC general secretary, and wonders if genuine admiration for his achievements is not long overdue
Chris Moncrieff