news – Page 2 – Bristol Trades Union Council

An attack on democracy

Bristol TUC takes the view that the recent decision (13th November 2019) at the Royal Court of Justice to stop Communication Workers Union members from striking is an attack on the entire trade union movement and must be resisted. The Communication Workers Union balloted over 110,000 members who voted by over 97% in favour ofContinueContinue reading “An attack on democracy”

Trades Union Councils’ Programme of Work – 2019 -2020

The programme of work is developed by the TUC Joint Consultative Committee (TUCJCC) each year based on the decisions made at the most recent Trades Union Councils conference. The theme for 2019-2020 is to Protect Jobs, Defend Living Standards and to stand up for equality and fair treatment at work for women, BME workers, LGBTContinueContinue reading “Trades Union Councils’ Programme of Work – 2019 -2020”

Congratulations to GMB in victory over Uber

Bristol Trades Union Council (BTUC) congratulates GMB on achieving a landmark Court of Appeal ruling that established that Uber drivers are “workers” and not self-employed drivers. In congratulating the GMB TUC general secretary Frances O’Grady said the ruling should serve as a warning to other gig economy employers. “If you play fast and loose withContinueContinue reading “Congratulations to GMB in victory over Uber”

Annual Conference of Trades Union Councils – 2018

At the 2018 Annual Conference of Trades Union Councils Bristol was represented by Sheila Caffrey. Her report of Conference was presented to the July meeting of Bristol Trades Union Council which approved the report and the actions. The report can be found below. As I had never attended before, I wasn’t sure what to expect…ContinueContinue reading “Annual Conference of Trades Union Councils – 2018”

Congratulations to the Fire Brigades Union

The Firefighters’ Story: 100 years of the Fire Brigades Union A new documentary style film, The Firefighters’ Story: 100 years of the Fire Brigades Union, was launched at Bristol’s Cube cinema on Sunday, 4 February, on the anniversary of the death of firefighter Fleur Lombard, who died on duty after arsonists set a supermarket alightContinueContinue reading “Congratulations to the Fire Brigades Union”

Union News South West – September 2016

The South West TUC publishes a monthly newsletter containing a wealth of information about trade union activities in the region. The latest edition can be found here Union News South West September 2016 The contents are – Bristol Learning and Skills event English and maths Climbing Frame Survey – win a Kindle TUC welcomes greenContinueContinue reading “Union News South West – September 2016”

Trades Union Councils’ Programme of Work – 2016 – 2017

The theme for the Trades Union Councils Programme of Work for 2016 to 2017 is ‘Protect Jobs, Defend Living Standards’. It sets out a positive vision of trade unions as we know them to be: a democratic force for fairness in the modern workplace. It highlights the role that trades union councils play in developingContinueContinue reading “Trades Union Councils’ Programme of Work – 2016 – 2017”

Bristol City Council Redundancies

Bristol Trades Union Council is horrified at the announcement by Bristol City Council that it plans to sack 1000 of it’s workforce by the end of September 2016. The announcement has come without regard on how this will impact the lives of those losing their jobs or to the services that these trade union membersContinueContinue reading “Bristol City Council Redundancies”

Bristol Unite Branches support Weymouth bus drivers in strike against ‘poverty pay’

Bristol Unite Branches have responded positively to a financial appeal to support striking Weymouth bus drivers. Unite points out that First Group is a very profitable UK company that can afford to reward its Bristol drivers with a 13 per cent increase, but for its employees in Weymouth and Bridport the deal on the tableContinueContinue reading “Bristol Unite Branches support Weymouth bus drivers in strike against ‘poverty pay’”