From Liverpool to Minneapolis: Black Lives Matter
We wish to express our anger for the murder of George Floyd and our solidarity with all the victims of the racism in all its...
Upcoming changes in the Job Retention Scheme
The Government has announced changes to the Job Retention Scheme from June 1st. Below are all the details about the changes released by the government...
Stuff the DWP (don’t want us to know about Universal Credit)
The pandemic has exposed capitalists and politicians for what they are: useless, incompetent and disinterested in our wellbeing. Profit comes first, and when it isn’t...
Changes to employment laws that you may have missed
There are a few changes to employment laws that were introduced in April and that you may have missed. Statement of Employment particulars Employers must...
Some 54% of staff in higher education are on insecure contracts, it is time for an alternative.
The “marketisation” of universities in the past decade has led to the increased use of insecure and precarious contracts. A report by the UCU found...
Dispute against YPP lettings closed
Our dispute against YPP Lettings has been closed after the tenant accepted an improved offer, a reduction in rent of 22% (or £660). The letting...
PPE and agency workers
We have received enquiries from agency workers asking whose responsibility it is to provide them with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Is it the employment agency...
YPP, let students cancel their contracts! Stop profiting from the plague!
Liverpool SolFed have just entered a dispute with YPP to let their tenants cancel their contracts, read below to find out why and how to...
Care worker organising in a pandemic
Care workers right now are facing a huge challenge. We were overworked, at risk and underpaid before Covid-19 came along. A lot of us are...
Donning & Doffing on the front lines
Mask on, seal over the nose to stop glasses misting up so much. Apron on (always easier with gloves on), feels flimsy especially in the...