PM criticises move to curb working hours
Press Review 13 May 2005
Tony Blair has criticised MEPs for their "wrong [and] completely misguided" attempt to end Britain's right to opt out of limits on working hours.
Unions call off pensions strike
News Article 21 March 2005
Unions have confirmed they are calling off a major public sector strike prompted by a dispute over pensions.
Bid to create 'super union'
Press Review 3 February 2005
The FT reports that Amicus, the Transport and General Workers Union, and the GMB are considering a three-way merger to create a "super union".
Amicus and T&G may form 'super union'
Press Review 31 January 2005
A special meeting of the Transport and General Workers Union on Wednesday is set to approve a closer working relationship with Amicus, possibly leading to a merger.
Union warns of looming energy crisis
News Article 18 October 2004
Britain' biggest private sector union has warned of potential blackouts this winter if action is not taken to address a shortage in power generation.
Amicus calls for manufacturing aid
Press Review 27 September 2004
Amicus has published a "manufacturing blueprint" calling for improved finance for SMEs, the creation of a national investment bank and an increase in state aid for manufacturing.
Partnership points the way to progress
Publication Article 21 September 2004
Unions warn PM over Milburn
Press Review 13 September 2004
Union leaders gathering in Brighton for the TUC conference have urged Tony Blair to keep a tight rein on his new election chief, Alan Milburn.
Union merger delayed
Press Review 19 August 2004
The creation of the UK’s largest private sector union has been delayed after a pensioner from north London lodged a complaint.
Amicus expands with Unifi merger
Press Review 18 August 2004
Financial services union Unifi is to merge with Amicus in a move which consolidates the power of the "big four" unions.
Golden handshake for PM's union ally
Press Review 28 June 2004
The prime minister's last major trade union loyalist, the president of the TUC, will get more than £250,000 this week to quit his union early.
Union boss undermines Blair's constitution campaign
Press Review 22 June 2004
The leader of one of the country's biggest trade unions has threatened to withhold support for the EU constitution "yes" campaign because the government has not done enough for workers' rights.
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Amicus backs Blair in EU ballot
News Article 8 May 2004
Labour has been given a European election boost by one of its union allies.
Union members vote on merger plan
News Article 15 April 2004
Members of the Unifi trade union are voting on whether to allow a merger with the Amicus union to go ahead.
