Unions call for workers' rights
Press Review 24 September 2001
Byers told to use air duties to boost sector
Press Review 19 September 2001
Unions 'unconvinced' over government's plans
Press Review 13 September 2001
Hewitt bid to avert PPP strike threat
Press Review 10 September 2001
Today's Thought...
Topical Comment 10 September 2001
Monks: PPP row is about 'policy not presentation'
News Article 7 September 2001
John Monks is today warning that opposition to the government's public service reform plans exposes an ideological divide at the core of the Labour Party.
Poll shows hostility to private role in public services
News Article 3 September 2001
A new survey shows that the public are opposed to government plans to involve the private sector in the delivery of public services.
Labour seeks 'privatisation' peace
News Article 26 August 2001
Tony Blair is set to apologise to trade union bosses over his handling of controversial proposals to give the private sector a greater role in the provision public services, reveals
Labour honeymoon is over warns Monks
Press Review 24 August 2001
TUC predicts 'aggressive relationship' with Labour
News Article 22 August 2001
Tony Blair faces "anxiety and anger" at both the TUC and Labour conferences over plans to give the private sector a greater role in the provision of public services, trade
Changing times: TUC attacks 'long hours culture'
News Article 21 August 2001
The TUC and Industrial Society have attacked the UK's "long hours culture" and called for a flexible approach to work allowing employees "to take the time to pursue other interests".
TUC warns government on equality for temporary workers
News Article 14 August 2001
The TUC has warned the government against watering down the implementation of a European directive on the equal treatment of temporary workers when it introduces it into UK law.
TUC conference to attack public service reform plans
Press Review 30 July 2001
TUC split on public/private debate
Press Review 9 July 2001
Minimum wage rise gets cautious welcome
News Article 22 June 2001
The government's announcement that the minimum wage for 18 to 21 year-olds is to rise by nine per cent has received the backing of business leaders and trade unions.
