Tube train unionists have threatened to refuse to return to work because the plan to increase services to 70 per cent ‘directly puts the safety of Underground train drivers at risk’. London Underground drivers are being advised by their union of their right to refuse to work in circumstances where they are at risk of … Read more
Britain’s second-largest teaching union last night threatened to sue school chiefs if teachers are ‘put at risk’ in the classroom. The NASUWT, which has 310,000 members, has written to heads, academy bosses and local authorities, outlining their stance. Along with the National Education Union, the NASUWT has been at the forefront of efforts to delay … Read more
Unions have called a potential public sector pay freeze a ‘betrayal’ as millions of private sector workers faced pay cuts or lost their jobs. A Treasury document has estimated the UK’s deficit could reach £337billion this year because of the pandemic, compared to the forecast £55billion in March’s Budget. The paper said measures including income … Read more
Gabrielle Union has been enduring lockdown with her husband Dwyane Wade and their kids. But the actress revealed that her former NBA player husband has an interesting isolation hobby: watching his old games. Speaking to Jimmy Kimmel on Wednesday’s episode of The Tonight Show, the 47-year-old said that to cope with the lack of sports … Read more
Rail union bosses revolt over plans to restore rail services to 85% in two weeks’ time and warn ‘they won’t accept’ increases ‘if they puts lives at risk’ Aslef, RMT and TSSA unions written to Prime Minister voicing ‘severe concerns’ They have warned that increasing services would send out a ‘mixed message’ Argue ‘mixed messages could … Read more
General Secretary of the ASCL, Geoff Barton said it is likely schools would reintroduce certain year groups in the first instance A headteacher’s union is calling for pupils in the middle of exam courses, and in the final year of primary school, to return to the classroom first as part of a phased reopening of … Read more
Nurses have been told they can refuse to treat coronavirus patients if there is inadequate personal protective equipment – as one is left on a ventilator and in an induced coma after treating a patient without a mask. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said the step can be taken as ‘a last resort’ amid … Read more
Geri Horner reveals how she came up with the design for THAT Union Jack dress as she admits she put a peace sign on the back so it wasn’t ‘racist’ By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 01:43 GMT, 20 March 2020 | Updated: 01:43 GMT, 20 March 2020 It became an iconic look during her … Read more
Lloyds will axe 780 full-time jobs, claims trade union Unite, as 56 branches are due to close by autumn Halifax, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland owner has been cutting back on branches News follows HSBC revealing that it will shut another 27 branches Lloyds said it had taken another £2.45billion hit from PPI in recent … Read more
Spanish opera singer Placido Domingo apologised for “the hurt” he caused to women who accused him of sexual misconduct as a US opera union investigation found him guilty of abuse of power. At least 20 women have accused Domingo of forcibly kissing, grabbing or fondling them in incidents dating back to at least the 1980s. … Read more