Manufacturing suffers despite jobless fall
News Article 18 May 2005
Manufacturing jobs have taken another hit, despite an overall drop in the number of unemployed.
Queen's Speech 2005: Environment, food, and rural affairs
News Article 17 May 2005
The Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs is introducing a range of bills announced in the Queen's Speech.
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.
TUC wants working time opt-out scrapped
News Article 10 May 2005
Unions have called for a "sensible compromise" to end the deadlock over EU rules on a 48-hour working week.
FBU election sends warning to Labour
News Article 6 May 2005
In a move that could spell more trouble for Labour, Andy Gilchrist has lost the battle for leadership of the Fire Brigades Union.
Unison leader slams Howard
News Article 25 April 2005
The Unison general secretary has accused Michael Howard of "undermining NHS staff".
Union chief: BNP a threat north of border
News Article 19 April 2005
A senior union leader is today warning against the spread of racism in Scotland.
GMB on the hunt for new boss as Curran quits
News Article 8 April 2005
One of Britain's biggest unions has begun the search for a new general secretary.
Curran quits as GMB chief
Press Review 8 April 2005
GMB general secretary Kevin Curran has lost his power struggle with the union's regional barons and resigned.
Politicians pressed over low pay in Westminster
News Article 4 April 2005
MPs have been told they must address the "scandal" of the low wages paid to the staff who clean the House of Commons.
Teachers slam city academies
Press Review 29 March 2005
The National Union of Teachers has voted to fight the government's plans to open 200 city academies.
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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.
Unions claim victory on 'two-tier workforce'
News Article 18 March 2005
The government has announced a major extension of the code that governs the treatment of public sector workers who are contracted out to the private sector.
GMB general secretary suspended
Press Review 16 March 2005
The GMB has suspended its general secretary, Kevin Curran, in a dispute over allegations of ballot rigging.
