Public sector staff more likely to work when ill and less likely to throw a sickie New TUC research released today (Monday) smashes the myth that public servants are always on the lookout for an excuse to pull a ‘sickie’ and questions Government claims that there are easy savings to be had from cracking down [...]

The NUT, along with the TUC and a wide range of unions and other organisations, is supporting the national demonstration in Central London on Saturday, 10 April 2010, on the theme of defending the welfare state and public services. NUT General Secretary, Christine Blower has agreed to speak at the rally. The march will start [...]

Youth Service Managers  having to cope with radical change. Whatever the result of the election more change is on the way. The NAYCEO has organised a thematic conference around commissioning and grant aid. The conference is free to NAYCEO members. This year is also very important because we will be looking at the future of [...]

The Union Reps Stage 1 online course is the basic course for union reps. It introduces the key concepts and provides a thorough foundation for workplace representatives to develop their skills to enable them to carry out their role effectively. Includes working together with members and other union reps; talking to members and dealing with [...]

taking place next Tuesday 23rd March, 9.30 am- 4 pm at Prospero House, 241 Borough High Street, SE1 1GA . This is a free event and offers you an early opportunity to engage with the national young people’s capacity building project (workforce development). The conference is aimed primarily at representatives from the voluntary and community [...]