Assistant general secretary of the General Federation of Trade Unions HENRY FOWLER reports on day 1 from the GFTU’s residential Summer School at Quorn Grange Hotel
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Technology and automation – delivering skills and workplace protection
Unions are crucial in minimising the impact of automation on workers and a strong union presence is essential to protecting jobs, argues Usdaw leader PADDY LILLIS
Shopworkers are a vital part of the economy
Strike Map co-founder HENRY FOWLER discusses the significance of today’s joint union letter to video game giant Rockstar, demanding trade union recognition for its workers. Their conversation highlights how our movement can harness its collective power to rebuild union power across the private sector
The PM leaves office having squandered Labour’s electoral mandate and alienated its grassroots. He will not be missed, writes BRIAN LEISHMAN MP
Durham Miners’ Association chair STEPHEN GUY speaks to Ben Chacko about the Reform threat, what’s needed from Labour and why the Big Meeting will never lose its politics
Poland’s anger over Ukraine’s celebration of the Nazi collaborationist UPA reflects more than historical grievance, says KENNY COYLE
Can Andy Burnham’s programme deliver a productive economy – or merely a softer version of capitalism, asks VINCE MILLS
TECHNOLOGY has in many ways made our lives easier and more enjoyable, but there are significant concerns over how it is introduced and used in the workplace.
The expansion of new technology and automation is an important and urgent issue for the trade union movement.
It is estimated that nine in 10 UK employees will need to retrain by 2030, resulting in massive changes that are likely to affect how we do our jobs, what we do and how we are managed.
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