Posts Tagged ‘union’

Post Office could become a bank

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has initiated a public consultation on whether the Post Office should offer financial products and services.

5,000 jobs cut at Lloyds

Lloyds Banking Group – part-owned by UK taxpayers – has announced plans to slash 5,000 jobs as part of its continued consolidation following its merger with HBOS in 2008.

BA crew may strike at Christmas

Around 14,000 British Airways crew may strike in December 2009, after the Unite union announced plans to ballot members for strike action over proposed contractual changes.

PwC says adults mistrust pensions

Latest research from the UK’s leading professional services firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), has revealed a distinct lack of trust across the adult population in pensions.

August holiday – strike at airports

Airport ground staff have been balloted for strike action over the 2009 August bank holiday, following discontent regarding Swissport’s lack of promised pay rise.

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Global News Summary 7 August 2009

Vestas granted eviction order

300 jobs to go at Jaguar plant

Demonstration planned for Corus’ Redcar site

London tube – strikes & floods

June 09 London tube strike ends

QinetiQ staff to vote on strike action

Unite members march in defence of jobs

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