Aslef: Rail strikes called amid ‘toxic situation’ in dispute with LNER Transport and infrastructure Aslef’s lead negotiator has said the union is putting “members first” in a “toxic situation” after announcing a fresh series of strikes. Train drivers working for LNER – which runs the passenger service on the East Coast main line between London and Edinburgh – will walk out on weekends from the end of August in [...]
Junior doctors ‘offered 22 per cent pay rise’ to end strikes Pay rise Junior doctors in England are understood to have been offered a 22 per cent pay rise over two years in a bid to resolve their long-running pay dispute with the Government. The Times is reporting that the British Medical Association’s (BMA) junior doctors committee has recommended an offer to members. It is understood to include [...]
Working Title: Production giant behind new Bridget Jones film ‘significantly impacted’ by Hollywood strikes MEDIA The UK arm of Working Title, the production giant behind Lord of the Rings, Love Actually and British cult classics Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead, has weathered a challenging year after being "significantly impacted" by the Hollywood writers strike, according to newly-filed documents.
Amazon workers begin vote on historic union ballot July 9, 2024 More than 3,000 staff at Amazon's Coventry site are taking part in the vote, which will last until July 13. The result is expected two days later.
Pinewood Studios: Home of James Bond ’emerging with vigour’ from strikes June 13, 2024 The boss behind iconic film studio Pinewood said it is "emerging with vigour" from its latest financial year which was dominated by industry unrest.
Bank Holiday getaways at risk as London Heathrow Airport border staff to strike May 17, 2024 Over 500 Border Force workers at the West London airport's terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5 will down tools, potentially causing massive queues.
Train strikes, bad weather, hotel fire and ‘significant cost increases’ hit Brighton Pier operator May 8, 2024 Inflationary pressures led to “significant cost increases” particularly in food, drinks, wages and insurance, the company said.
Week ahead: JD Wetherspoons, BP, IAG and more train strikes May 6, 2024 The week ahead will also reveal Halifax's house price index, PMI construction figures and an interest rate decision from the Bank of England.
Amazon to be hit with legal action by GMB over ‘US-style union-busting tactics’ April 29, 2024 GMB Union has filed legal proceedings against retail giant Amazon over allegations that it has pressured workers to give up their trade membership
Transport Strikes Hit London & The Hospitality Yet Again April 24, 2024 | City Talk London’s hospitality sector, already reeling from a series of walkouts by ASLEF and TSSA members in April, faces further challenges with a new wave of proposed strikes in May. ASLEF train drivers across the UK have announced a rolling programme of strikes planned from 7th May to 9th May together with drivers not working overtime [...]