Trade unions

Farmers march into central London to protest against new inheritance tax – video

Thousands of farmers from across the UK protested in central London against changes in the 2024 budget that will mean some farmers paying inheritance tax. Farmers were previously exempt....

Farmers ‘betrayed’ by ministers, says union head before London protest

The head of the farmers’ union has accused UK ministers of betraying the agricultural industry with changes to...

Tube drivers call off planned strikes after ‘improved offer’

A planned strike by tube drivers that threatened to halt all London Underground services on Thursday has been...

London Underground workers to strike over pay in November

Workers on the London Underground, including tube drivers, plan to stage a series of strikes in November amid...

Blow for British steel industry as 2,500 jobs go at Port Talbot

The British steel industry has suffered a blow after confirmation that 2,500 jobs will go at the Port...

Labour’s plans to boost workers’ rights widely supported by managers, poll says

Labour’s plans to boost workers’ rights have widespread support among senior managers, a new survey suggests, as the TUC hits back at corporate lobbying...

Public sector workers need above-inflation pay rises, says TUC chief

The government should award public sector workers “entirely legitimate” pay restoration deals despite the tough economic backdrop to make up for more than a...

Amazon announces pay rise for tens of thousands UK workers

The online retail company Amazon has announced a pay rise worth nearly 10% for tens of thousands of UK employees, after defeating a bid...

Call for ‘financial protection’ for schools in England with crumbling concrete

A headteachers’ union is calling on the government to provide “financial protection” for schools at risk of collapse, as well as funding for students...

The Guardian view on trade unions: good for capitalism | Editorial

Some journalists disparage summer as a dry, barren season, but this month has yielded a bumper crop of ancient cliches. Try union barons, militant strikers...

Strengthening workplace protections in UK could bring benefits for both sides | Richard Partington

Sixty years ago when Harold Wilson spoke of harnessing the “white heat” of technology to remake Britain, he warned there was no room for...