IAN LAVERY MP warns that decades of neoliberal policies have left former industrial communities behind — but a renewed Labour commitment to working people could change the political landscape
When we organise we can win
LYNN HENDERSON surveys the political and industrial scene for trade unionists in Scotland
PAOLO SANTALUCIA reports on how an Italian region defies US pressure to end a Cuban doctors programme
HENRY FOWLER outlines the GFTU’s new 2026-27 education programme and argues that investing in trade union education is essential to building worker power, developing leaders and strengthening collective action
We need a government that invests in saving lives not destroying them, argues SOPHIE BOLT
More expensive by weight than gold, saffron is surprisingly simple to grow. MAT COWARD explains
The public inquiry is the result of more than a decade of determined campaigning. Now, those who fought for justice want the full story of government involvement and police conduct to be told, says KATE FLANNERY
The Durham Miners’ Gala is a celebration of working-class culture, but also a call to action — to rebuild workers’ collective strength, says KIM JOHNSON MP
CONGRESS themes of Organising and Winning tell the story of organising victories for mostly women workers.
Of course it’s not been all wins for Scottish women in 2019 and menacing concerns over sexual harassment at all levels in the workplace remain ongoing.
Yet there were five days during which union-organised women shook Scotland then went on to achieve ground-breaking wins.
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As delegates meet in Brighton this week, Unison faces pressing questions about pay, organising, workers’ rights and political representation, explains ANDY CHAFFER
ROZ FOYER explains the significance and tradition of today’s St Andrew’s Day March and Rally
Working-class women lead the fight for fair work and equitable pay and against sexual harassment, the rise of the far right and years of failed austerity policies, writes ROZ FOYER