The law has shifted: since late 2025–early 2026 Parliament has repealed large parts of the Trade Union Act and introduced the Employment Rights Act reforms
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Britain’s Work‑Related Stress Crisis: What the New TUC Survey Tells Us — and Why It Matters
A new TUC survey has laid bare what many of us in the movement have been warning about for years: Britain is now in the
🎄 Christmas Message from Pat Harrington, General Secretary of Solidarity
Dear friends and comrades, As we gather at the close of another year, I am reminded of John Donne’s timeless words: “No man is an
Why Delaying Retirement Age Harms Workers
The proposal to push the state pension age beyond 68 feels like a betrayal. It undermines the deal we’ve earned through decades of work. As
Recent Employment Appeal Tribunal Cases: Summaries & Lessons for Trade Unionists
629 words, 3 minutes read time. Understanding recent appellate judgments helps unions guide members through pitfalls in whistleblowing, dismissal and harassment claims. Below are three
Solidarity with British Industry: Why Buying British Is More Vital Than Ever by Pat Harrington
1,235 words, 7 minutes read time. The call to “Buy British” has never been a matter of nostalgia or jingoism. For trade unions like Solidarity