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Labour drawn into rail strikes row as frontbenchers ordered away from picket lines

Labour, the party of working people, has been criticised for not overtly backing unions rail strikes that have kicked off today. Sharon Graham, general secretary of the Unite union said "we expect Labour MPs to defend workers, by words and by actions".

Daily Mirror

Tube strike today - which lines will be affected and when does strike end?

Thousands of rail and Tube workers have walked out on strike in protest over pay disputes, job losses and their pensions. Options for commuters on strike days are limited, with only around one in five trains running

Daily Mirror

No 10 defends above-inflation rise for pensioners but not public sector workers – as it happened

Pensions triple lock likely to be ‘significantly higher’ but PM’s spokesman says similar public sector rise would be inflationary

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'Workers can and should demand pay rise - profits drive up inflation, not wages'

General Secretary of Unite the Union Sharon Graham says strike action is not easy for the workers involved, but often is the only solution when companies try to cut their pay

Daily Mirror

Profiteering bosses, not workers, are pushing up inflation. Here’s how to fight back

Unite’s leader, Sharon Graham, is leading the charge against 21st-century corporations. Why isn’t Labour following suit, asks Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

The Guardian - UK

Rail strikes stance reflects Starmer’s more cautious approach to unions

Analysis: Labour seeking to put onus on ministers to resolve row as Tories try to make capital from Corbyn era

The Guardian - UK

Nicola Sturgeon warned schools will close and rubbish left to rot on street amid strike threat

Leaders of Unison, Unite and GMB unions have written to Nicola Sturgeon and Finance Secretary Kate Forbes calling for talks on local government pay to take place as a "matter of urgency".

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Airport chaos that ruined half-term breaks could last until next year, Brits warned

Britain’s biggest union, Unite, is blaming the airport shambles on the Government for failing to attach job guarantees to the £8billion in furlough wages it gave to airlines

Daily Mirror

Labour 'too timid' and must 'punch government' on cost of living, union boss says

Sharon Graham, the new Unite chief, told the Daily Mirror that Labour had been 'too timid' in helping struggling families as she urged them to set out clear alternatives to the Tories

Daily Mirror

Union warns that strikes ‘inevitable’ at fisheries body

Unite confirmed that 90% of its members voted in favour of strike action, with a 68% turnout

Insider UK

Scottish Government faces 'inevitable' staff strike at marine body

STRIKES may be “inevitable” at a Scottish Government body following failed pay talks this week.

The National (Scotland)

Staff at financial regulator take to picket line for the first time

Around 120 workers will strike on Wednesday and Thursday

Insider UK

Cross-union body fails to support nuclear energy at trade union conference

Meanwhile, another union is set to ballot council workers for industrial action in row over pay

Insider UK

Inside Liverpool Council's controversial land deal with well known Liverpool builders

The Flanagan Group sold on some sites that they acquired for just a £1

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Unite boss Sharon Graham vows to close widening gender pay gap

New report shows that 68.7% of highest paid jobs at the organisation are occupied by men

The Guardian - UK

Police raid office in Unite union’s HQ in fraud investigation

South Wales police and HMRC are investigating allegations of bribery, money laundering and fraud

The Guardian - UK

Outrage over huge pay rises for Manchester Airports Group bosses

Unions condemn £2.8m increase in first year of pandemic, when staff took wage cut and hundreds lost job

The Independent UK

Boss of Manchester Airport quits amid chaos for travellers

Travellers have faced long delays and chaotic scenes.

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The Independent UK

Manchester Airport talks after weeks of chaos for travellers

Huge queues and chaotic scenes as airport struggles to recruit staff

The Independent UK

QC to investigate possible union collusion in blacklisting

The Unite general secretary said she is committed to uncovering the truth about allegations of union collusion.

The Guardian - UK

Exploiters such as P&O watch out – there’s a new wave of trade unionists coming for you

Trade unions are shackled by restrictive laws, but they can still challenge militant capitalism, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

Daily Mirror

Unite could break historic link with Labour as rift with Keir Starmer deepens

New general secretary Sharon Graham has not met with Labour leader or any of his top team in months - but the party says the two leaders are in touch

The Guardian - UK

The case of the Coventry bin-lorry drivers’ strike should raise a red flag for Labour

Pay and cost of living is a national issue, not just for those striking here. But Keir Starmer seems unwilling to take it on, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

Daily Mirror

Train drivers' union ASLEF threatens to disaffiliate from Labour as Starmer's row with Left grows

The move by ASLEF to sever its bond with Labour comes as Keir Starmer clashes with Unite's Sharon Graham over funding

Daily Mirror

Starmer blasts Unite boss and says Labour won't be 'influenced by threats' to cut funding

Sir Keir Starmer warned "I'm not going to be challenged" after Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham said the union will slash funding if Labour fails to back bin workers on strike over pay in Coventry

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