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Government stops aid to Colombian army

01.04.09

UNISON has welcomed an announcement by the government that it is changing the way that it gives aid to Colombia.

Happy birthday minimum wage

01.04.09

“The minimum wage is an historic achievement for UNISON and its 10th anniversary is cause for huge celebration,” general secretary Dave Prentis, said today as he cut a cake at the House of Commons to celebrate the wage’s 10th anniversary.

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Scrap “unjustifiable” bonuses for rail bosses

01.04.09

Britain’s second largest rail union called on Government today to scrap the “double your money” bonuses at Network Rail which last year saw top boss Iain Coucher walk away with over £1 million.

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Unite announces ‘March for Jobs’

31.03.09

A massive march for jobs through the UK’s manufacturing heartland has been called today (Tuesday) by the UK’s biggest union, Unite, in a major effort to ensure that action to protect jobs and skills is first among the government’s recession-beating priorities.

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Britan�s first “free travel” rail strike

27.03.09

Britain’s first ever “free travel” rail strike is set for May Day Bank Holiday, the country’s second largest rail union revealed today.

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Flexi working rights welcomed

27.03.09

GMB welcomes extension from April 6th of right to request flexible working to 4.5 million parents of children up to age 16.

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Labour MEPs call for aid to car industry

25.03.09

Labour’s Euro MPs have today welcomed a European Parliament resolution calling for a united European response to help the troubled car industry.

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74% back Post Bank

24.03.09

One week on from the launch of the Post Bank campaign a new poll reveals overwhelming public support.

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Union calls for rail planning

23.03.09

The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has reported that the age of rolling stock has reached a five-year high. ASLEF general secretary Keith Norman says this is further proof that franchising fails to provide any long-term planning for the industry.

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