Industrial Relations
It has been reported by The Sunday Times that the Government is considering plans to remove the 50% admissions cap on new faith schools in England. This would mean that they would no longer have to offer a proportion of their places to children who do not follow their religion but would instead be able… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has appointed Dr Caroline Fryar as professional services director to lead the team guiding, supporting, and defending healthcare professionals with ethical and medico-legal issues. Dr Fryar has worked at the MDU for seventeen years in various roles, most recently as director of medical services. She was previously a GP. Caroline… Read more »
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What’s the worst thing you can do when interviewing the leader of Britain’s union movement? Admit you’re not a union member, of course. “Shame on you!” barks the Trades Union Congress’ general secretary. “Terminate this interview immediately!” Brendan Barber is joking, of course. He’s perfectly aware union membership is weaker in the private sector and… Read more »
Baggage handlers and check-in staff employed by Swissport at Gatwick have voted to take strike action on August 25th and 29th. The strike will halt all baggage handling and check-in operations across airlines including Virgin Atlantic, Monarch, Thomson Fly, First Choice, North West, Air Malta, Air Transat, Oman Air as well as some smaller airlines…. Read more »
