The government recently announced that the Trade Union Bill completed its parliamentary process, saying that “people will now be protected from undemocratic industrial action” – so here’s what you need to know about it.
By Jan Cavelle
As the nation begins to feel the strain of the first doctors walk out, and unions announce the latest planned London Underground strikes, Jan Cavelle explains why she believes these types of industrial action are damaging and unrealistic.
By Jan Cavelle
Home secretary Theresa May has called for urgent changes amid the ongoing Channel Tunnel crisis. However, with little actually being done to sway the situation, Jan Cavelle questions whether the government has created a stable environment for businesses to grow in.
There are some guarantees when the temperature starts to rise in Britain. The papers are full of photos of zoo animals eating ice lollies, people who usually whinge about the rain and cold start to complain about the heat, and the Trade Unions give the impression that every business in the country is running a Victorian sweatshop.
In light of upcoming strikes which could see our transport system descend into chaos, it’s time for voting laws to be taken further than business secretary Sajid Javid’s new plans to ensure the union’s voice is truly representative.
Last year a million public servants went on strike for a day; last week 400,000 did the same. But what did it achieve It just made us all more aware of how generous state pensions are!
