The Wolverhampton Worker 1913-1915
This new archive provides a unique and interesting portrait of the lives and struggles of working class people in Wolverhampton in the lead up and into the First World War. monthly […]
Articles by Wolves TUC
November 2016
November 2016 Secretary’s Report Wolverhampton, Bilston & District TUC UNISON care SOS DAY noon-1pm Wednesday 16th NOVEMBER Queen Sq, W’ton TUC Health & Safety Forum will be […]
October 2016
Wolverhampton, Bilston & District Trades Union Council Delegate Minutes 20 October 2016 1. Welcome and Introductions to delegates and visitors plus apologies: Present – Sis Taylor(UNITE-CYW), Halfpenny (NUT), Dixon(UNISON), Lowe (UNITE). […]
October 2016
Secretary’s Report OCTOBER 2016 Wolverhampton, Bilston & District TUC Wolves Pride – several of our delegates took part in the march with our banner and also running a stall […]
people working night shifts in the West Midlands up by 22,000
New analysis published by the TUC 31 October 2016, shows that the number of people who work night shifts in the West Midlands increased by 22,000 (9%) between 2011 and […]
Union victory over Employment Tribunal fees
26-07-2017 The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the government’s sky-high tribunal fees are unlawful, accepting UNISON’s argument that the fees are restricting working people’s access to justice. What’s more, […]
Battle of Orgreave exhibition
now until – 26th November 2016 2016 Jeremy Deller: The Battle of Orgreave @ Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum. an elegant Victorian building in the heart of Worcester. Entry is FREE.
Birmingham TUC 150 years celebration
John McDonnell MP, Shadow Chancellor is now a Confirmed speaker @ Birmingham Trades Union Council150th Anniversary EventSaturday 12th November 2016 Less than 30 places are left; tickets are £5 waged and […]
Social Care SOS
SOS DAY – Wednesday 16th NOVEMBER
International Asbestos Trade Today
Annual General Meeting of West Midlands Hazards Trust will take place on Tuesday 11th October 2016, 6.15pm in the offices of Irwin Mitchell, Imperial House, 31 Temple Street, Birmingham, B2 5DB. […]
September 2016
Wolverhampton, Bilston & District Trades Union Council Delegate Meeting Minutes 15 September 2016 1. Welcome and Introductions to delegates and visitors plus apologies: Present – Sis Taylor(UNITE-CYW), Halfpenny […]
September 2016
Secretary’s Report SEPTEMBER 2016 Wolverhampton, Bilston & District TUC our May Day venue is under threat – Save and Support The Pegasus Pub from closure and losing Licence sign […]
THE LUCAS PLAN
The Lucas Aerospace Combine Shop Stewards’ Committee’s Alternative Corporate Plan (known widely as the Lucas Plan) was launched in 1976; it rapidly became an international cause celebre. The Plan was unique […]
WORLD DAY FOR DECENT WORK
Thu 6 October 2016 by UNISON West Midlands Free 19:00 – 21:30hrs is organised by the International Trade Union Confederation as a day for trade unions round the world to […]
Ken Purchase
Ken Purchase
Working in the UK – a guide to your rights
Free online TUC Employment Rights guide – ‘Working in the UK – a guide to your rights’ The TUC’s ‘Working in the UK – a guide to your rights’ is […]
Dudley TUC music event – We Shall Overcome SATURDAY
“‘We Shall Overcome’ was launched as a reaction to the 2015 election. A group of musicians decided to put together a coordinated series of events in defiance of the Tory […]
Dudley TUC music event – We Shall Overcome SUNDAY
SUNDAY 9th OCTOBER @ Scary Canary, 108A Stourbridge High Street, DY8 1DT https://www.facebook.com/events/1880806742141492/ “‘We Shall Overcome’ was launched as a reaction to the 2015 election. A group of musicians decided […]
May Day venue saved
The Pegasus Pub, our May Day venue licence threat lifted Whitmore Reans is a diverse and vibrant community lacking many resources. Whitmore Reans cannot afford to lose the Pegasus Pub, an […]
Attendance Allowance campaign
Campaign by Midlands TUC Pensioners Network – SUCCESS!