10 October 2017
The separatist movement in Catalonia and the reaction to it have raised questions about the future of Spain. The EU pretends to stand to one side but the cause is its policy of "A Europe of the Regions".
11 September 2017
US and British diplomats are leading the charge for war against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on the pretext of trying to find a peaceful solution, but are in reality preparing for war.
There is no alternative to fighting when it comes to pay. And then fight some more. Unions in the arts sector have a difficult job, especially where there is no continuous history of struggle.
The EU elite have now taken to styling Luxembourg City the “Capital of Europe”, building themselves a whole district to help them feel comfortable in their capital.
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has pledged a “new deal” for GPs, boosting their number by 5,000 over five years, along with 7-day access to GP services. In reality GP numbers are set to decline.
The current 9 to 5 GP service should be properly resourced with timely appointments available to patients
The short dispute among waste collection vehicle drivers in Barking and Dagenham ended with a return to work. One lesson of the setback is that unions must work together.
Many unions are opposing the proposed transatlantic trade and investment treaty – while supporting the EU and endorsing its exclusive right to negotiate TTIP on our behalf.
On top of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), the USA and the EU also want agreements to liberalise trade and investment in all services.
Workers are failing to take the full amount of holiday they are entitled to, according to a survey of more than 2,000 staff.
