Alvaro Uribe is found guilty of witness tampering and procedural fraud, reports NICK MACWILLIAM

WITH the Conservative government set to extend further pay restraint into a second decade, and with trade union activity at a historically low ebb, a new generation of trade union leaders are grappling with how to work with their members, and with politicians, to lever government policy.
There are some positive signs. Trade union membership has ticked up for a fourth year running.
New leaders such as Unite’s Sharon Graham have extensive experience in organising and leverage which has resulted in increased workplace actions.

The British economy is failing to deliver for ordinary people. With the upcoming Spending Review, Labour has the opportunity to chart a different course – but will it do so, asks JON TRICKETT MP


