Trade union members working in the NHS will step up their fight for fair NHS pay with a further four-hour strike on Monday 24 November. Thousands of NHS workers took to picket lines at hospitals across England on the 13 October, behind a swell of public support, to protest against the government's refusal to implementContinue reading "Second NHS strike day: Monday 24 November 2014"
Our NHS is being sold piece by piece
Now your MP has a chance to save it On Friday 21 November a bill will be put before parliament that puts the brakes on the worst aspects of the government’s pro-privatisation, market driven NHS reforms – making it publicly accountable once more! But we need your help to make sure that your MP votesContinue reading "Our NHS is being sold piece by piece"
Take TTIP out of the dark!
The EU is negotiating a wide-ranging deal with the US that will destroy many of the laws and services that protect our health. This deal is called ‘TTIP’, and it's so damaging to our way of life that bureaucrats are negotiating it in secret. But we can change that. Please sign the Europe-wide petition today,Continue reading "Take TTIP out of the dark!"
Fire strikes escalate: four days of action in fight for fair pensions!
Firefighters in England have announced a significant escalation of strike action, with four days of strikes commencing on 31 October until 4 November. This follows a refusal from the Department for Communities and Local Government ( DCLG ) to bring any new offer to the table over pensions, despite two months of talks. The strikeContinue reading "Fire strikes escalate: four days of action in fight for fair pensions!"
