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How to join a union

How to join a union
Ever wondered how to join a union? Well, we’ve got you covered. Here’s all the information you need.
All the major strike action that could take place this summer – and why

All the major strike action that could take place this summer – and why
Industrial action is escalating across the UK as inflation soars and the cost of living bites. Here are some of the major strikes taking place or being threatened.
Thousands march in London to protest low pay and rising cost of living

Thousands march in London to protest low pay and rising cost of living
Protesters spoke of the impact that falling wages and rising bills was having on their quality of life, with many saying that the working class has been hit the hardest by the cost of living crisis.
Cleaners to protest outside Downing Street after Sue Gray revelations of ‘repugnant’ treatment
Cleaners to protest outside Downing Street after Sue Gray revelations of ‘repugnant’ treatment
Expect delays: Why there are so many transport strikes planned for this summer
Expect delays: Why there are so many transport strikes planned for this summer
Union’s landmark deal with Deliveroo ‘sells out’ workers, say activists

Union’s landmark deal with Deliveroo ‘sells out’ workers, say activists
Striking Etsy sellers are shutting shop to protest higher fees

Striking Etsy sellers are shutting shop to protest higher fees
Royal Mail faces strikes over alleged ‘fire and rehire’ plans

Royal Mail faces strikes over alleged ‘fire and rehire’ plans
P&O Ferries boss tells MSPs that he has ‘no plans to resign’

P&O Ferries boss tells MSPs that he has ‘no plans to resign’
Doctors and MPs join ‘save the NHS’ protest outside parliament

Doctors and MPs join ‘save the NHS’ protest outside parliament
Climate campaigners slam decision to cut thousands of railway jobs

Climate campaigners slam decision to cut thousands of railway jobs
Bin workers in Glasgow to strike when world leaders visit for global climate event COP26

Bin workers in Glasgow to strike when world leaders visit for global climate event COP26

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