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Unifor, representing more than 9,000 Stellantis employees in Canada, said it could be in a strike position in coming weeks if Stellantis proceeds with selling its Brampton, Ontario assembly plant to defense firm Roshel. The union says bargaining is at an impasse as its current labor contract expires Sept. 20, though it aims for a tentative settlement without a strike.
A Border Force officer at Glasgow Airport lost an unfair dismissal claim after using an official vehicle for personal detours, including visits to his dying father and dropping off dog medication. An employment tribunal rejected his claim, finding the employer acted reasonably because he failed to seek authorization and the policy barred private use.
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A new analysis from the Progressive Policy Institute finds that eight of the ten lowest-scoring states on early literacy policy have strong teachers’ unions, while several Republican-leaning, weak-union states rank highest. The article frames teachers’ unions as a primary obstacle to reading instruction and contrasts red and blue states accordingly.
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Labour has been accused by the GMB union of redirecting pension savings for school support staff to fund a teacher pay rise, with the union calling the move 'disgusting' and saying ministers should be ashamed. The Department for Education says pension benefits are not reduced, while the NEU argues the funding shift is a win for a fully funded school workforce pay rise.
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The Trump administration issued a 90-day waiver allowing fuel truck drivers to work up to 16 hours in a 24-hour period to help ease supply pressures amid elevated gas and diesel prices. The waiver includes rest-break and crash-reporting requirements and comes as gas prices remain high during the Iran war.
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The op-ed argues New York's new law against falsely impersonating a union is really a union-backed attempt to silence groups like the Freedom Foundation that inform workers of their Janus opt-out rights. It links similar measures in Oregon and California as a coordinated blueprint to chill speech and frames the issue as a First Amendment fight.
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Conservative shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith called for Labour to cut taxes and reform IR35, warning the tax burden is reaching 'nosebleed territory' and that markets can smell weakness. The article also notes Chancellor John Healey met union leaders ahead of the Budget and reports inflation rose to 3.1%.
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Barclays is facing pushback from thousands of UK staff and the Unite union over plans to require at least three days a week in the office. Employees are seeking a one-off payment and help with travel, parking and childcare costs, while the bank says its office requirements reflect business needs and flexibility.
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A new book by economists Owen Zidar and Eric Zwick finds roughly 5 million U.S. households worth at least $5 million, many built through ordinary brick-and-mortar businesses and pass-through tax structures rather than Silicon Valley or Wall Street fortunes. The research says about three-quarters started their own businesses and most did not inherit wealth, while pass-through tax benefits help owners accumulate wealth.
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Chancellor John Healey is meeting Labour's union backers, who are expected to demand wealth taxes, personal allowance changes and looser EU red lines ahead of the Budget. The report highlights fears Healey may raise capital gains tax to fill a £10bn fiscal gap, along with union pressure and market concerns.
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Nissan and McLaren announced close to £700m in fresh UK investment, including Nissan's new hybrid Kicks at Sunderland and McLaren's £500m plan to create 1,000 jobs by 2032. The article presents the moves as a boost for British car manufacturing amid the EV transition and competition from cheap Chinese imports.
Alex Batty, who was abducted by his mother as a child and found in France in 2023, says a new job at a waste management company has given him renewed purpose and financial security for his young family. The piece recounts his disappearance and how a BBC Breakfast appearance led a manager to offer him work.