Broadening the kids' cultural hinterland by taking them to a non-kicking ball sport. London Lions Basketball

The eight year old is wandering around the house singing Folsom Prison Blues. On the plus side, I guess he is now unlikely to shoot a man in Reno.

A key TUC policy conference on Decent Work is taking place on December 5 in London. Speakers include the chancellor Rachel Reeves. There will be a chance to take part in workshops and to hear from workers, employers, and leading academics. Sign up here: tuc.zohobackstage.com/DecentWorkConf…

Looking forward to speaking about employment law enforcement at the Trades Union Congress organised conference on 5 December. Come along if you're in London!

Despite protestations to the contrary, the British public still think P&O Ferries are a rogue operator, latest poll shows. RMT business.yougov.com/content/50904-…

Well done Rye Oak Primary Sch. My contribution to proceedings was to iron the headteacher's blouse.

NEW | The government has announced a Seafarers’ Charter. This charter is urgently needed - it will improve security, pay and conditions for thousands of seafarers. For too long, seafarers have been exposed to hyper-exploitation and a lack of enforceable rights. This was tested

A timely webinar for union reps, HR staff and others. Kate Bell.bsky.social, Ged Nichols and TSB's Ariam Enraght-Moony discuss how unions and employers work together as part of Good Business Fortnight. CIPD Trades Union Congress tuc.org.uk/events/role-un…

Look at the Good Business Charter website for details for other events taking place during Good Business Fortnight.

Last night we held our very popular Employment Rights Bill Seminar. Chaired by John Bowers KC with contributions from David Reade, Gavin Mansfield KC, Carol Davis KC and Nicholas Siddall KC, together with special insight from Tim Sharp and Tarun Tawakley #LittletonChambers

Wilson and Palmer, Kostal and now Livv Housing. Time and again bad employers have tried to exploit legal loopholes to undermine workers' collective voice. Unions will fight them in the workplace, in the courts and politically.

The government's SSP reforms are badly needed to stop low-paid workers falling into poverty when sick. No-one should find themselves worse off after the changes than they would be today.

You know who doesn't allow trophies unless everyone gets one in youth sports? Norway. You know who is excelling at the highest level in sports? Norway. The "participation trophy" complaints are BS. We ARE achievement focused in the US in youth sports AND schools. And it

🌟 Good Business Fortnight 2025 is here! 🌟 We’re thrilled to kick off Good Business Fortnight —two inspiring weeks dedicated to celebrating and championing responsible business practices across the UK. 📷 Share your stories with us on social media using #GoodBusinessMatters.

As part of Good Business Fortnight, sign up for Thursday's session on employee representation with Kate Bell and Ged Nichols here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

We were back on the picket line at Livv Housing this morning with our general secretary Paul Nowak, Knowsley MP Anneliese Midgley MP and importantly, UNISON North West and Unite North West members The support is growing - look in todays Mirror for example - and will until they win✊

The Employment Rights Bill is proudly pro-business and pro-worker. Today's amendments will: ✅ Expand zero-hours protections to agency workers ✅ Boost sick pay ✅ Level the playing-field by strengthening enforcement Our plan will Make Work Pay and boost living standards.

Reform: “We speak for the workers.” Also Reform: Voted against every part of the Employment Rights Bill. 🤨 Voted against: ❌ Ending zero-hour contracts ❌ Banning fire & rehire ❌ Stronger rights for unions. ✍️Add your name: labourunions.org.uk/stop-reform labourunions.org.uk/stop-reform