Tom Railton
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Head of Comms and Politics @ProspectUnion Personal views. Mostly politics, economics, and Newcastle United.
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Joined January 2013
This development will be particularly welcomed by @bectu members working across the creative sector where predators have been able to use the cover of NDA's to hide in plain sight UK bosses to be banned from using NDAs to cover up misconduct at work
theguardian.com
Exclusive: Changes to workers’ rights bill will prohibit the silencing of staff who suffer harassment or discrimination
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Great to see the FT bringing in the perspective of @ProspectUnion and our expert members.
Union claims grid companies are incentivised not to maintain plants
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Read (£) - interview with @FernsSue on network resilience: “Engineers working across the networks, they tell us that assets have not been renewed or improved over a very long period — that they absolutely see the need for maintenance but that work isn’t being prioritised,”
Union claims grid companies are incentivised not to maintain plants
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New recognition deal 👏🏼 Prospect is now the official union for staff at Great British Energy – Nuclear. The comprehensive agreement covers negotiation on pay, pensions & T&Cs, as well as consulting in policy and reorganisation. More details: https://t.co/W5lBsc67Kt
prospect.org.uk
Prospect has signed a comprehensive recognition agreement with Great British Energy – Nuclear, covering...
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Asked by @BBCLondonNews about NESO's final report into the North Hyde substation fire, @FernsSue says: “Our members who work in the networks tell us that the focus is on new connections, rather than maintenance because that’s more profitable.” Watch:
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The government’s 10-year Industrial Strategy to boost investment across the economy will be welcomed by workers, says @mikeclancy1 , but also warns that “the strategy will only be as strong as the skills commitments behind it.” Read more: https://t.co/0GcDM70T0k
prospect.org.uk
The UK government’s 10-year Industrial Strategy to boost investment in several major sectors of the economy...
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US tariffs, coming after Covid and the recent slowdown, could deal a knock-out blow to an industry that is only just recovering and will be really worrying news for tens of thousands of skilled freelancers who make films in the UK @philippachilds
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🧵 Government must recognise the fine line between cutting bureaucracy and undermining essential functions of the state. The Prime Minister is right that the civil service is full of talented people, and that reform is needed to make the best use of their skills.
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Want to take action to support @michaelsheen's calls for a Fair Banking Act? Email your MP now! 👇 #michaelsheengiveaway #FairBankingForAll #FairBankingAct @JustMoneyMvt
https://t.co/PjotrYxqDG
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UK politicians have been watching DOGE in the US with interest- but we should all be wary of importing this model to our shores. Indiscriminate attacks on public services and regulations aren't going to end well for America. My latest for @CSWnews: https://t.co/J7j5rfR0bQ
civilserviceworld.com
Starmer should ignore calls for a UK version of the Department of Government Efficiency – it's likely to end badly for the US
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"The government is also right to argue that politics has often been the enemy of sensible economic policy in recent years, and to consider putting their large majority to work in overcoming political barriers." - Mike Clancy, GS of @ProspectUnion 👇 https://t.co/gQ5kXUgEW8
progressivebritain.org
Prospect General Secretary Mike Clancy argues that a key step for the Government to address growth is resetting Britain's relationship with the EU.
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The government needs to be bold in the upcoming renegotiation of our relationship with Europe- and business, unions and civil society also need to find our voice on this issue again. Please to be contributing to this debate in @progbrit
https://t.co/R7LQnJ8pZR
progressivebritain.org
Prospect General Secretary Mike Clancy argues that a key step for the Government to address growth is resetting Britain's relationship with the EU.
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Solidarity with Prospect members at the Civil Aviation Authority ✊ Our members are out on strike for the first time in 40 years in a dispute over pay.
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Our research @Bectu over the last 18 months has been consistent in highlighting the crisis and the exodus. It’s a problem that industry and Government need to take seriously 👇 We cannot afford to be blasé about freelancers leaving the industry
broadcastnow.co.uk
A shrinking freelancer pool is seen as inevitable but, Richard Wallis argues, it's an existential crisis
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For the President of the United States to be making baseless, prejudiced, comments about dedicated air traffic professionals at this time is utterly deplorable. We at @ProspectUnion send our solidarity to ATC colleagues in the USA and everyone affected by this tragedy.
Solidarity to colleagues in the USA affected by the terrible collision in Washington DC The immediate conjecture and criticism of the background & ability of Air Traffic Controllers at the very highest level within the US is something we deplore Statement from our @ATCOsBranch
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To deliver the Clean Power Action plan, it is vital that we invest in the skills and resilience of the workforce. We look forward to working with the government to ensure that happens.
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