Reports and campaigns

Fight the closures save every job!

Every week seems to bring a new story of factory closure; another chapter in the destruction of British manufacturing.

Save Essex libraries protest

Over 600 people marched through Chelmsford on 8 June in protest at Tory-run Essex County Council's plan to shut 25 out of its 74 libraries.

Edmonton joins Enfield North Labour in supporting 'no cuts' fightback strategy

Edmonton Constituency has become the second Enfield Labour Party to pass a resolution opposing all cuts, calling for 'no-cuts' budgets using reserves and for launching a mass campaign.

D-Day for fighting Trump attack on NHS

There was anger amongst trade unionists and young people to Trump's hypocritical visit to take part in D-Day commemorations in Portsmouth on Wednesday, with over 300 turning out to a lunchtime rally in the Guildhall Square.

South Western Railway guards to strike again

Talks between the RMT transport union and South Western Railway (SWR) at conciliation services Acas have failed to achieve an acceptable agreement.

Fire tears through flats - cladding off now!

This blaze should never have happened. Grenfell was a stark warning that the drive for profit in the housing sector is putting people's lives at risk.

Stagecoach strike - bus workers show how it's done

Preston and Chorley's Stagecoach bus workers are demanding an extra 50p an hour

Ford closure announcement must be met with united response of defiance

The closure of the Bridgend engine plant is to be closed after nearly 40 years of production.

Strike together to kick out the Tories!

This year's NSSN conference takes place as the Tory crisis reaches a new stage

Welsh train fleet workers' victory

Train fleet maintenance workers in the RMT transport union are celebrating in South Wales after scoring what looks like a complete victory without having to fire a shot.

UCU conference 2019: Preparing for struggle

The University and College Union (UCU) conference 2019 took place 25-27 May, at a important time for our union.

Tens of thousands march

People marched from Trafalgar Square to Downing Street to protest against Trump's visit to Britain

Protest against Send education funding cuts

Particularly powerful were the children who spoke and demanded a decent education for them and their siblings.

Worcester libraries campaign victory

Money has been found to secure the future of St John's and Warndon libraries in Worcester.

Neglected Newham tenants demand action

For decades, repairs on the homes on the Lawrence Street estate in Canning Town, east London, have been neglected. These homes have also been under threat of demolition. 30 residents met on 30 May to discuss their problems.

LS26 campaign lobbies council to save their homes

"Leeds City Council hear us say, vote to save our homes today" was the chant that rang out from the tenants of Sugar Hill Close and Wordsworth Drive in Boulton, Leeds

Step forward for campaign to reverse mobility pass cuts in Nottingham

On 20 May members of the Reverse Mobility Pass Cuts campaign, including the Socialist Party, lobbied the first meeting of the new Nottingham Labour Council. 50 councillors out of 55 are Labour.

Protesters condemn Tory candidate

Around 20 people gathered outside the Brown Cow pub in Bingley on 30 May, where former Department for Work and Pensions minister Ester McVey was launching her Tory premiership campaign tour.

South Yorkshire: No to fire service cuts!

South Yorkshire Fire Brigade Union (FBU) members will be lobbying Sheffield City Council meeting outside the Town Hall at 12.30pm on Wednesday 12 June.

Universal Credit workers' strike

Benefit processing workers in Walsall and Wolverhampton have been leading the way in the fightback against Universal Credit.