The progressive voice of Sheffield's Trade Union movement
Friday 09th February 2018 The government this week responded to the Taylor Review with its ‘Good Work Plan’, promising to raise awareness of employment rights among businesses and workers (but barely offering any new ones) and to place heavier sanctions on those who break the law (but only for the worst offenders). It is notable, …
LOOK! Places available at either of two sessions on Monday 5th February in Leeds about the Low Carbon Industrial Strategy for our Region. It’s free to attend – just send an email to jenny.patient@sheffieldclimatealliance.net to let her know 12.30-1.30pm and 5.30-6.30pm PCS meeting room at PCS 3rd Floor, Town Centre House, Merrion Centre, Woodhouse Lane …
Sheffield Trade Union Council supports NEU (National Education Union) members at Westways Primary School who have voted overwhelmingly to take strike action on Wednesday 6th, Thursday 7th, Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th December. There is the potential for further action after the Christmas break should there be no settlement of the dispute. The school will …
PRESS RELEASE When the Tory Chancellor rises to present his November Budget Statement tomorrow, don’t expect any real good news for working class people. “Britain is the 6th wealthiest country in the world yet we have a record number of families using Food Banks thanks to a social security system that has been ripped apart leaving …
Banner Theatre’s “Rise like Lions”, Thursday 16th November 7.30pm – doors open 6.45pm (bar open) Trades and Labour Club, 200 Duke Street Sheffield S2 3GA “Rise Like Lions” is coming to Sheffield, courtesy of Sheffield Trade Union Council! See flyer attached Our previous theatre productions have been really well received so we are delighted to …
Communications Workers Union (CWU) BALLOT RESULT YES: 72,877 89.1% NO: 8,954 10.9% A 48-hour strike has been called for Thursday 19 October. But Royal Mail have secured an injunction to stop the strike BALLOT RESULT Independent Scrutineers’ reporting of Trade dispute with Royal Mail Group regarding PENSIONS, ROYAL MAIL PIPELINE, SHORTER WORKING WEEK, …
Sunday 1st October Tories Out demo, outside Tory Party Conference, Coaches from Sheffield to Manchester organised by Sheffield Peoples Assembly and supported by Sheffield Trade Union Council. Subsidised coach travel to Manchester from Sheffield on the day at a reduced price £6 unwaged £12 waged. You can book online using the Eventbrite link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sheffield-transport-to-demo-at-tory-conference-manchester-tickets-36324192638?aff=es2 or use …
Community Union members on strike for first pay rise in 10 years! at ROM steel engineering firm on Brightside Lane, Sheffield Sheffield TUC tells CELSA “Pay up now!” PRESS RELEASE 3rd August 2017 Sheffield Trade Union Council calls on CELSA, the owner of the ROM steel engineering firm where 18 members …
Very much saddened to hear the news today that Dave Gibson Chair of Barnsley Trade Union Council has died. He had been bravely fighting cancer for several months. Dave was a committed and sincere trade unionist, a tirless campaigner and a great comrade and friend. He was a driving force behind the South Yorkshire Freedom …
PRESS RELEASE Post-election rally tonight 5.30pm outside Sheffield Town Hall (Bring your union banners) Sheffield Trade Union Council welcomes the election result which ends the Tory majority and marks a massive personal defeat for Theresa May. “This is a resounding defeat for the failed and destructive policies of austerity” said Martin Mayer Secretary Sheffield …