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October 31, 2024
Starbucks Enforces Hybrid Work Policy with Job Risks for Non-Compliance

Starbucks Enforces Hybrid Work Policy with Job Risks for Non-Compliance: Get Back To The Office Now

Starbucks enforces hybrid work policy with job risks for non-compliance. Get back to the office now. Mandating office attendance three days a week and warning
October 30, 2024
Significant Worker Pay Rises Across Multiple UK Professions

Significant Worker Pay Rises Across Multiple UK Professions: ONS Report

Significant Worker Pay Rises Across Multiple UK Professions: ONS Report. New figures from the ONS have illuminated the landscape of wage increases across the UK
October 29, 2024
Ford Workers Set to Strike Over Pay and Contract Changes on Eve of Autumn Budget

Ford Workers Set to Strike Over Pay and Contract Changes on Eve of Autumn Budget

Ford workers set to strike over pay and contract changes on eve of autumn budget. Ford operations across five key UK locations, over 1,000 employees are preparing
October 29, 2024
Minimum Wage Set for Over 6% Rise - Over a Million Low-Paid Workers in Line for Wage Boost

Minimum Wage Set for Over 6% Rise: Over a Million Low-Paid Workers in Line for Wage Boost

Minimum wage set for over 6% rise. Over a million low-paid workers in line for wage boost. Chancellor planning a hike in the minimum wage by more than 6%
October 28, 2024
Fewer Than One in Four UK Workers Using AI in Day-to-Day Operations

Fewer Than One in Four UK Workers Using AI in Day-to-Day Operations

Fewer than one in four UK workers using AI in day-to-day operations. Only 23% of workers are employing AI for professional purposes, while a slightly higher proportion
October 24, 2024
Millions of UK Workers Lack Essential Workplace Health Support

Millions of UK Workers Lack Essential Workplace Health Support, Says New Report

Millions of UK Workers Lack Essential Workplace Health Support, New Report 47% of UK workers do not have access to essential health support,
October 23, 2024
Half a Million Workers to Benefit from Real Living Wage Increase

Half a Million Workers to Benefit from Real Living Wage Increase

Half a Million Workers to Benefit from Real Living Wage Increase. 500,000 UK workers are set to receive a wage increase following the announcement of the new Real Living
October 23, 2024
Contractor Fined After Forestry Worker Left Paralysed by Tree Accident

Contractor Fined After Forestry Worker Left Paralysed by Tree Accident

Contractor Fined After Forestry Worker Left Paralysed by Tree Accident. A contracts worker from Dorset has been fined following a tragic workplace injuries accident
October 22, 2024
Retail crisis - Rising violence drives 40% of workers to consider quitting

Retail crisis: Rising violence drives 40% of workers to consider quitting

Retail crisis: Rising violence drives 40% of workers to consider quitting. Retail workers across the UK are facing an increasingly hostile work environment
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Disclaimer: To enhance the accuracy and breadth of our coverage, The Workers Union News Service may utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) to augment news and images. While every effort is made to ensure the reliability of the information, please note that the AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be relied on or replace professional advice.

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