Education unions join forces to try to block the return of ALL pupils to school on March 8

Boris Johnson was warned today that it would be ‘reckless’ to send all children back to school in a fortnight’s time amid calls for the reopening of classrooms to be sped up. Nine trade unions ganged up on the PM today to demand a ‘phased return’ only for millions of children who have been out … Read more

Unions question plan to reopen classrooms on March 8 and say ‘phased’ return should be an option

Unions pour cold water on plan to reopen classrooms on March 8 and say ‘phased return’ to school should remain an option Several teaching unions have questioned plans to get pupils back in school Concerns were raised that the policy is being led by ‘dates not data’  The outgoing Children’s Commissioner has warned that some … Read more

Video of teachers boasting of strike threats fuels fears unions are plotting to block return

Video of militant teachers boasting of strike threats to keep schools closed fuels fears that unions are plotting to block March 8 return Video of National Education Union trio shows threats delayed school’s reopening Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants pupils to return to schools from March 8 Ex-head Chris McGovern ‘hugely concerned’ unions will torpedo … Read more

Unions back move to ban Carillion bosses from managing firms for up to 15 years

Unions back move to ban Carillion bosses from managing firms for up to 15 years Engineering giant Carillion went bust back in January 2018 with massive debts Those facing legal action include the former chairman and two chief executives  The case could see them banned from managing firms between 2 and 15 years Unions have backed … Read more

Now unions call on ministers to shut down nurseries in battle to stop Covid-19 cases soaring 

Now unions call on ministers to shut down nurseries in battle to stop Covid-19 cases soaring Petition demanding Government close nurseries has reached 90,000 signatures Boris Johnson said more restrictions being considered to combat surge in cases National Education Union also called for nurseries to close to ‘get cases down’ By Josh White Education Reporter … Read more

Gavin Williamson must stand up to the school unions like Margaret Thatcher, say Tory MPs

Gavin Williamson must stand up to the school unions like Margaret Thatcher, say Tory MPs – as Education Secretary is under fire for being ‘too weak’ to resist them Backbenchers rounded on National Education Union in a call with Mr Williamson  Two senior Tories said Gavin Williamson is ‘too weak’ to stand up to the … Read more

Left-wing councils and unions unite to keep school’s shut

More Left-wing councils were last night joining the revolt against Government plans to keep schools open. Brighton and Hove City Council followed eight authorities in London in demanding primaries teach remotely amid rising Covid cases. Most primaries in England are expected to open their doors tomorrow, while secondary schools will reopen on a staggered basis … Read more

Royal Mail and unions reach an agreement to end two-year dispute

Royal Mail and unions reach an agreement to end two-year dispute over pay and conditions By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 22:09 GMT, 22 December 2020 | Updated: 22:26 GMT, 22 December 2020 Royal Mail has struck a ‘landmark’ deal with unions that ends a two-year dispute over pay and conditions. The agreement … Read more

Oxford Union’s planned talk on ‘cancel culture’ by trans row writer Graham Linehan is AXED

Oxford Union’s planned talk on ‘cancel culture’ by trans row writer Graham Linehan is AXED after complaints it would cause controversy Oxford Union invited Graham Linehan to give talk then cancelled his appearance Invited to give the talk on ‘cancel culture’ on December 8 but offer rescinded  Union blamed ‘logistical difficulties’ and said it hoped to … Read more

Red Len McCluskey and a ‘£35m deal’ with his favourite builder: Row over Unite Union’s new site

Red Len McCluskey and a ‘£35m deal’ with his favourite builder: Cronyism row over Unite union’s new hotel and conference centre Union source claimed officials refused to answer questions over ‘spiralling costs and delays’ at the site in Birmingham The hotel and conference centre is under construction by the Flanagan Group The group is run … Read more