Dromey vs Morris: showdown at the T&G corral

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Jack Dromey is emphasising his New Labour industrial relations policies in his efforts to replace Bill Morris as the leader of the Transport and General Workers' Union (T and G), the largest affiliate of the Labour party. He is currently canvassing the support of shop stewards, as it is these union officials who often influence the opinions of ordinary union members. The fight for the union leadership has become fierce, with both men realising that the position is one of considerable influence.

Officials and employees, Political activity, Transport and General Workers' Union, Dromey, Jack

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Who pays the meanest wages to whom?

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Many companies are now seeking new ways of reducing payments to staff. Some have introduced 'zero hours contracts,' under which staff are not necessarily paid when they are officially working. Some employees are paid only when there is actually work for them to do, while others are being denied basic employment rights by being told that they are 'self-employed.' In some cases, staff are threatened with dismissal if their performance does not come up to certain pre-determined standards.

United Kingdom, Column, Wage payment systems, Pay structure

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Strike will bring Tube to a halt

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Tube train drivers in London, England, have called a 24-hour strike, and the Rail, Maritime and Transport workers' union is now to ballot all 6,000 Tube members on further one-day strikes. Drivers are calling for shorter working hours. This comes at the same time as the breakthrough of the tunnelling for the Jubilee Line extension. This 2 billion pounds sterling project will take traffic away from the Docklands Light Railway, which does not have sufficient capacity to cope with demand.

London, England, Labor relations, Transportation, London Underground Ltd.

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