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UNISON Cymru report: Time to value school support staff
The LRD worked on a report for UNISON Cymru about the pay and conditions of school support staff in Wales, making the case for a new negotiating body to pursue meaningful change for these essential workers.
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The LRD worked on a report for UNISON Cymru about the pay and conditions of school support staff in Wales, making the case for a new negotiating body to pursue meaningful change for these essential workers.
www.lrd.org.uk/research/uni...
UNISON Cymru report: Time to value school support staff
The LRD worked on a report for UNISON Cymru about the pay and conditions of school support staff in Wales, making the case for a new ne
www.lrd.org.uk
December 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
UNISON Cymru report: Time to value school support staff
The LRD worked on a report for UNISON Cymru about the pay and conditions of school support staff in Wales, making the case for a new negotiating body to pursue meaningful change for these essential workers.
www.lrd.org.uk/research/uni...
The LRD worked on a report for UNISON Cymru about the pay and conditions of school support staff in Wales, making the case for a new negotiating body to pursue meaningful change for these essential workers.
www.lrd.org.uk/research/uni...
Employment status: a problem of definition
LRD Workplace Report looks at the continuing problem of defining employment status and considers why the lack of a single worker status remains a priority for trade unions.
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LRD Workplace Report looks at the continuing problem of defining employment status and considers why the lack of a single worker status remains a priority for trade unions.
Click on link to read more
www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/em...
December 3, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Employment status: a problem of definition
LRD Workplace Report looks at the continuing problem of defining employment status and considers why the lack of a single worker status remains a priority for trade unions.
Click on link to read more
www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/em...
LRD Workplace Report looks at the continuing problem of defining employment status and considers why the lack of a single worker status remains a priority for trade unions.
Click on link to read more
www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/em...
Press Release
Employment rights: still a two-tier workforce
LRD Workplace Report December feature
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Employment rights: still a two-tier workforce
LRD Workplace Report December feature
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Press Release | Employment rights: still a two-tier workforce
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December 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Press Release
Employment rights: still a two-tier workforce
LRD Workplace Report December feature
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Employment rights: still a two-tier workforce
LRD Workplace Report December feature
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The Campaign’s co-chair Tony Burke reminding delegates to @tuc.org.uk Congress that there are major deficiencies in the Employment Rights Bill yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/the...
The employment rights bill – not up to the job?
A new set of laws protecting workers’ rights is a start but it falls short of what’s needed and distances Labour from its union heritage
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
September 5, 2025 at 7:29 AM
The Campaign’s co-chair Tony Burke reminding delegates to @tuc.org.uk Congress that there are major deficiencies in the Employment Rights Bill yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/the...
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Sentencing reform must not overburden probation staff, says UNISON www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09...
September 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Sentencing reform must not overburden probation staff, says UNISON www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09...
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🔊 Listen to RMT London Transport Regional Organiser, Jared Wood talking to BBC Radio London about the issues surrounding the forthcoming Tube Strikes.
youtu.be/mau1Zn3qE6Q
youtu.be/mau1Zn3qE6Q
RMT on Tube Strike 7 - 11 September 2025
YouTube video by RMTtelevision
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September 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
🔊 Listen to RMT London Transport Regional Organiser, Jared Wood talking to BBC Radio London about the issues surrounding the forthcoming Tube Strikes.
youtu.be/mau1Zn3qE6Q
youtu.be/mau1Zn3qE6Q
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🔴An official EU poll shows there's a stark disconnect between the Commission's priorities and people’s needs
The public's priorities are better pay, jobs and public services - not deregulation. Next week's State of the Union speech must deliver on these priorities
📰 www.etuc.org/en/pressrele...
The public's priorities are better pay, jobs and public services - not deregulation. Next week's State of the Union speech must deliver on these priorities
📰 www.etuc.org/en/pressrele...
September 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🔴An official EU poll shows there's a stark disconnect between the Commission's priorities and people’s needs
The public's priorities are better pay, jobs and public services - not deregulation. Next week's State of the Union speech must deliver on these priorities
📰 www.etuc.org/en/pressrele...
The public's priorities are better pay, jobs and public services - not deregulation. Next week's State of the Union speech must deliver on these priorities
📰 www.etuc.org/en/pressrele...
Labour Research – September TUC Congress Special Issue
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Featured article: Legislation has ‘chilling effect’ on ability to protest
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Out in time for TUC Congress 2025!
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Featured article: Legislation has ‘chilling effect’ on ability to protest
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Out in time for TUC Congress 2025!
The LRD's current affairs magazine for union activists
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Legislation has ‘chilling effect’ on ability to protest
August saw 532 arrests in London when hundreds of people demonstrated in Parliament Square to express support for Palestine
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September 5, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Labour Research – September TUC Congress Special Issue
Free to Read
Featured article: Legislation has ‘chilling effect’ on ability to protest
www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/le...
Out in time for TUC Congress 2025!
The LRD's current affairs magazine for union activists
Subscribe today: just £68.50/year
Free to Read
Featured article: Legislation has ‘chilling effect’ on ability to protest
www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/le...
Out in time for TUC Congress 2025!
The LRD's current affairs magazine for union activists
Subscribe today: just £68.50/year
Have Your Say: AI in the Workplace LRD Survey
Your experience will help shape a practical ‘how-to’ guide for union reps to deal with the challenges and opportunities AI brings.
📅 Deadline: 30 Sept 2025
All responses are confidential. Please share ✊
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Your experience will help shape a practical ‘how-to’ guide for union reps to deal with the challenges and opportunities AI brings.
📅 Deadline: 30 Sept 2025
All responses are confidential. Please share ✊
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Have Your Say: AI in the Workplace
Your experience can help unions and workplace activists -share the impact of artificial intelligence on your work/workplace
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August 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Have Your Say: AI in the Workplace LRD Survey
Your experience will help shape a practical ‘how-to’ guide for union reps to deal with the challenges and opportunities AI brings.
📅 Deadline: 30 Sept 2025
All responses are confidential. Please share ✊
www.lrd.org.uk/news/have-yo...
Your experience will help shape a practical ‘how-to’ guide for union reps to deal with the challenges and opportunities AI brings.
📅 Deadline: 30 Sept 2025
All responses are confidential. Please share ✊
www.lrd.org.uk/news/have-yo...
LRD Payline data July release | 2025
Pay deals were averaging 4.0% for the lowest-paid in the three months to June 2025, unchanged from the past two months. The private sector saw deals average 4.1%, while the public sector averaged 3.4%.
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Pay deals were averaging 4.0% for the lowest-paid in the three months to June 2025, unchanged from the past two months. The private sector saw deals average 4.1%, while the public sector averaged 3.4%.
www.lrd.org.uk/payline/pay-...
July 22, 2025 at 8:20 AM
LRD Payline data July release | 2025
Pay deals were averaging 4.0% for the lowest-paid in the three months to June 2025, unchanged from the past two months. The private sector saw deals average 4.1%, while the public sector averaged 3.4%.
www.lrd.org.uk/payline/pay-...
Pay deals were averaging 4.0% for the lowest-paid in the three months to June 2025, unchanged from the past two months. The private sector saw deals average 4.1%, while the public sector averaged 3.4%.
www.lrd.org.uk/payline/pay-...
Latest free-to-read feature in Labour Research
What now for trans rights?
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What now for trans rights?
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What now for trans rights?
Ahead of the TUC’s LGBT+ workers’ conference next month, Labour Research
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June 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Latest free-to-read feature in Labour Research
What now for trans rights?
www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/wh...
What now for trans rights?
www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/wh...
Stress and Mental Health at Work— An LRD Guide
Work-related stress and mental health issues are now the UK’s leading causes of workplace illness.
The guide empowers you to tackle complex workplace issues with confidence.
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Work-related stress and mental health issues are now the UK’s leading causes of workplace illness.
The guide empowers you to tackle complex workplace issues with confidence.
www.lrd.org.uk/product/stre...
May 7, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Stress and Mental Health at Work— An LRD Guide
Work-related stress and mental health issues are now the UK’s leading causes of workplace illness.
The guide empowers you to tackle complex workplace issues with confidence.
www.lrd.org.uk/product/stre...
Work-related stress and mental health issues are now the UK’s leading causes of workplace illness.
The guide empowers you to tackle complex workplace issues with confidence.
www.lrd.org.uk/product/stre...
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Join the branch to mark Workers Memorial Day 2025 alongside fellow trade unionists of Leeds TUC.
🗓️ Monday April 28th
📍Leeds Art Gallery
⏰ Assemble 11:45, wreath-laying and speeches at midday
All are welcome!
🗓️ Monday April 28th
📍Leeds Art Gallery
⏰ Assemble 11:45, wreath-laying and speeches at midday
All are welcome!
April 2, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Join the branch to mark Workers Memorial Day 2025 alongside fellow trade unionists of Leeds TUC.
🗓️ Monday April 28th
📍Leeds Art Gallery
⏰ Assemble 11:45, wreath-laying and speeches at midday
All are welcome!
🗓️ Monday April 28th
📍Leeds Art Gallery
⏰ Assemble 11:45, wreath-laying and speeches at midday
All are welcome!
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⏳ Today’s the FINAL day of our week of action to #SaveOurServices!
If you’ve not already: action.unison.org.uk/page/164665/
📨 Email your MP
📸 Post a photo of your local service & tag your MP
Our services are not optional. They are vital.
If you’ve not already: action.unison.org.uk/page/164665/
📨 Email your MP
📸 Post a photo of your local service & tag your MP
Our services are not optional. They are vital.
April 25, 2025 at 9:44 AM
⏳ Today’s the FINAL day of our week of action to #SaveOurServices!
If you’ve not already: action.unison.org.uk/page/164665/
📨 Email your MP
📸 Post a photo of your local service & tag your MP
Our services are not optional. They are vital.
If you’ve not already: action.unison.org.uk/page/164665/
📨 Email your MP
📸 Post a photo of your local service & tag your MP
Our services are not optional. They are vital.
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🚨 NATIONALLY RALLY ON MAY 10TH🚨
@UCU.org.uk has called a huge rally in central London for UCU members and supporters to come together like never before.
📍 1PM: Bessborough Gardens, London
More here: www.ucu.org.uk/2025rally
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE
@UCU.org.uk has called a huge rally in central London for UCU members and supporters to come together like never before.
📍 1PM: Bessborough Gardens, London
More here: www.ucu.org.uk/2025rally
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE
Protect Education Now: national rally on Saturday 10 May
Post-16 education in crisis. It is our duty to bring together the whole of UCU's membership to fight back against cuts, attacks in the media, financial mismanagement, and the erosion of professional…
www.ucu.org.uk
April 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🚨 NATIONALLY RALLY ON MAY 10TH🚨
@UCU.org.uk has called a huge rally in central London for UCU members and supporters to come together like never before.
📍 1PM: Bessborough Gardens, London
More here: www.ucu.org.uk/2025rally
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE
@UCU.org.uk has called a huge rally in central London for UCU members and supporters to come together like never before.
📍 1PM: Bessborough Gardens, London
More here: www.ucu.org.uk/2025rally
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE
Visit us at our LRD stand on Saturday at the Rally
Hamilton House 11am.
Hamilton House 11am.
The Strengthening The Employment Rights Bill Rally organised by @unionfreedom.bsky.social takes place on March 22nd at Hamilton House, 11am.
✊Join the rally to demand more from the Employment Rights Bill.
View the full agenda and secure a ticket today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/3-years-on...
#GFTU
✊Join the rally to demand more from the Employment Rights Bill.
View the full agenda and secure a ticket today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/3-years-on...
#GFTU
March 21, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Visit us at our LRD stand on Saturday at the Rally
Hamilton House 11am.
Hamilton House 11am.
This month's LRD Pay & Bargaining News: Pay deals have fallen behind RPI inflation.
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March 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
This month's LRD Pay & Bargaining News: Pay deals have fallen behind RPI inflation.
Click below to find out more
www.lrd.org.uk/payline/pay-...
Click below to find out more
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February 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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The Strengthening The Employment Rights Bill Rally organised by @unionfreedom.bsky.social takes place on March 22nd at Hamilton House, 11am.
✊Join the rally to demand more from the Employment Rights Bill.
View the full agenda and secure a ticket today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/3-years-on...
#GFTU
✊Join the rally to demand more from the Employment Rights Bill.
View the full agenda and secure a ticket today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/3-years-on...
#GFTU
February 28, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The Strengthening The Employment Rights Bill Rally organised by @unionfreedom.bsky.social takes place on March 22nd at Hamilton House, 11am.
✊Join the rally to demand more from the Employment Rights Bill.
View the full agenda and secure a ticket today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/3-years-on...
#GFTU
✊Join the rally to demand more from the Employment Rights Bill.
View the full agenda and secure a ticket today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/3-years-on...
#GFTU