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Ministers and bosses must act now on pay and conditions to give a proper boost to all working families, says FRANCES O’GRADY
CHRISTOPHE DOMEC speaks to the France Insoumise politician facing constant persecution from French authorities
It can be hard to discern conspiracy theory from reality and under the Trump regime the two might just be the same thing, writes Linda Pentz Gunter
ALAN SIMPSON says responses to the Golders Green attacks risk deepening divides across our country
Capturing the general strikes history is a vital part of our struggles today, posits HENRY FOWLER
On a tumultuous day in Welsh politics DAVID NICHOLSON looks at the key issues for progressives in Wales to grapple with the rise of the far right
THIS May Day I have never felt more proud of the trade-union movement and the working people we represent.
It seems the whole country is beginning to learn the true value of labour. And demanding to know why some of the most important jobs in society are paid the least.
Health and social-care teams putting their health on the line to protect ours. Workers keeping the country going with food, deliveries and essential infrastructure like broadband and energy. And all those battling inequality and prejudice to do their jobs, like BAME workers who are at greater risk from the virus and those at the sharp end of oppression like our trans sisters and brothers.
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We are demanding action from our politicians to deliver justice, fairness and decency throughout our communities – join us, says ROZ FOYER
MATT WRACK issues a clarion call for a rejuvenation of public services for the sake of our communities and our young people