Great piece

If you read our investigation on the restaurant that ignored more than 20 tribunal judgments & thought "how bad can it get?" then read this amazing piece by @pollysmythe.bsky.social @londoncentric.media about the systematic non-payment of wages in hospitality
www.londoncentric.media/p/is-your-co...

Meet the restaurant boss who flouted judges’ orders for years Jason Wells’ restaurant chain has cheated workers, lost 21 tribunal claims – and not paid a single one

I’ve spent the last year investigating how the UK's broken employment tribunal system lets rogue bosses evade justice.

But this is the craziest case,by far. A restaurant chain that lost 21 tribunal claims over several years, yet never paid a single one🧵 www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026...

It seems that the boy wants to watch football with me not for my soccer opinions but simply to translate Ally McCoist.

Cover of 1981 TUC workbook on new technology

Part of flyer for 1984 TUC film on technology at work

Part of flyer for 1984 TUC film on technology at work

Cover of 1981 TUC discussion book on "New Technology" in the workplace, and sections from the TUC's flyer for a 1984 "Technology at Work" film. (From the London Metropolitan University Special Collections archive.)

TUC AI policy lead @adamc-c.bsky.social kicks off @tuc.org.uk event on developing a bargaining agenda on the use of technology in the workplace. These issues are rapidly increasing in importance in many sectors.

New Employment Rights Act ‘a huge boost for women in the workplace’ Government says new rights for parental leave and sick pay will increase equality and economic growth

UK: New Employment Rights Act ‘a huge boost for women in the workplace’ www.theguardian.com/law/2026/mar...

Action on Cycle Theft Petition London Cycling Campaign are calling for action to be taken on cycle theft. Sign the petition to pledge your support.

I've just signed @londoncycling.bsky.social's petition calling for action on cycle theft...

40,000 bikes are stolen every year in London. Join me in calling for action: action.lcc.org.uk/theft

Little Ramona - BR549

She ain't ashamed of the way she was
She hears old Hank, she can't get enough
Her punk rock records are gathering dust
'Cause little Ramona's gone hillbilly nuts

TUC General Council interim statement on Iran The TUC condemns the dangerous escalation of military actions, precipitated by the attacks launched by the US and Israel over the weekend that flout international law, undermine diplomacy and the pros...

The TUC General Council interim statement on Iran: www.tuc.org.uk/news/tuc-gen...

Reform: It’s time to take on the elite

That ‘insurgent’ team in full….

A row of knowledge workers operate sewing machines producing piles of spreadsheets and reports. Underneath text reads: Will the employment rights act make work pay? 12.30-2pm GMT. Wednesday 25 February. Speakers: Prof Simon Deakin, Christine Carter, Kamelia Pourkermani, Tim Sharp (TUC).

Don't miss our next Digit Debates event.

🧐Will the Employment Rights Act make work pay?
📆25 Feb
⏰12.30-2pm GMT
🎙️Prof Simon Deakin, @christinecarter900.bsky.social, Kamelia Pourkermani, @timsharp.bsky.social

➡️Register: digit-research.org/events/will-...

Flexibility or fiction? Why the rise of talent platforms shows we need action on worker status What do upmarket hotel Claridge’s, retailer Urban Outfitters and café chain Colicci’s have in common? They have all used so-called talent platforms: agencies that supply ostensibly self-employed worke...

So-called talent platforms undermine workers' rights.

You might have seen the weekend news story www.theguardian.com/business/202...

You can now read @pwielt.bsky.social's blog here: www.tuc.org.uk/blogs/flexib...

The full @tuceconomics.bsky.social report is here: www.tuc.org.uk/research-ana...

Urban Outfitters, Dreams and Royal Parks cafes criticised for use of gig economy app TUC urges ministers to bring forward changes to protect workers amid concerns over apps such as Temper

Urban Outfitters, Dreams and Royal Parks cafes criticised for use of gig economy app www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Sign up for the TUC's great new tech and AI newsletter overseen by @adamc-c.bsky.social

The Conservatives’ plan to leave the ECHR is an attack on workers' rights The Conservative Party’s latest flirtation with withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is not just a reckless political stunt, it’s a direct threat to the rights and freedoms ...

Some interest in the European Convention on Human Rights on here today. If you want to know what the ECHR means for workers' rights read @pwielt.bsky.social's blog.
www.tuc.org.uk/blogs/conser...

8 in 10 parents trust education staff on AI as unions set out roadmap  – TUC New polling reveals that a majority of parents back unions’ urgent call to make education staff central at every stage of AI adoption in education - to deliver the best outcomes for children and young...

8 in 10 parents trust education staff on AI as unions set out roadmap @tuc.org.uk www.tuc.org.uk/news/8-10-pa...

Just going to reply with this chart whenever I hear people telling me how the triple lock will destroy the public finances from now on.

But you'd get the bus there.

I really enjoyed Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis. Surprisingly very funny given subject matter. Audiobook version is great if you are on the move.

TUC hails “historic day” for working people as Employment Rights Bill passes Lords The TUC has today (Tuesday) hailed an “historic day” for working people as the government’s flagship workers’ rights Bill has finally broken its House of Lords deadlock after months of wrangling in pa...

🎆🎇🎉🎊
www.tuc.org.uk/news/tuc-hai...

Find out why Gavin Edwards is "hugely optimistic" about the implementation of Fair Pay Agreements in the adult social care sector ⤵️

A good way for employers to manage this risk would be to not unfairly dismiss people.

Got my finger on the pulse.

Presumably the web person at the OBR needed to nip out for an early lunch.

Zack Polanski in September: The Green Party stands in solidarity with the TUC in saying there must be no watering down of Workers’ Rights,

Green Party peers tonight: voting with Tories and Lib Dems to water down measures to stop exploitative zero hours contracts.
votes.parliament.uk/votes/lords/...

UK MPs urged to investigate TikTok’s plans to cut 439 content moderator jobs Trade unions and online safety experts sign letter warning jobs losses could expose children to harmful content

Job cuts at TikTok came eight days before workers were due to vote on union recognition.

UK MPs urged to investigate TikTok’s plans to cut 439 content moderator jobs www.theguardian.com/technology/2...