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Labour Party Pledge £10 An Hour Minumum Wage!
It’s great news that a mainstream political party has recognised the importance of taking positive action to raise pay. Since 2008, politicians from all parties along with many in...
Latest NewsDon’t Let McDonalds Undermine Political Rights!
The hypocrisy of some employers is simply incredible. McDonalds has one of the largest political lobbying operations in the world and has pioneered the ‘low road economy’ by using...
Latest NewsBFAWU Statement On Jeremy Corbyn And The Labour Party
The recent by-elections in Stoke and Copeland have sent the mainstream media and it’s political allies in Westminster into orbit with their attacks on Jeremy Corbyn and the current...
Latest NewsStand Up To Racism On March 18th!
There is a toxic atmosphere of anti-migrant hysteria following the EU referendum, which has become normalised since the election of US President, Donald Trump and is being underpinned by the UK’s...
Latest NewsOpen Letter To BFAWU Members In Stoke and Copeland
Dear Member The upcoming by-elections in Stoke and Copeland are a real test for you, your communities and their values. The media will have you believe that these vitally...
Latest NewsWhere’s The Fire Engine, Daddy?
The UK is sleepwalking into a dystopian era; a country where unless you have the right insurance you will get no help or assistance from the state. The government’s...
Latest NewsFight For £10 March and Rally in Sheffield on December 17th
Fair pay for the work people do is a basic right. Workers should not be facing hardship as a result of poverty pay, particularly at Christmas. A march and...
Latest NewsStamp Out Workplace Bullying!
Bullying can take many forms in the workplace, both physical and psychological. Bullying is an unwanted and abusive behaviour, where an individual or group of people create an intimidating...
Latest NewsTell McDonalds To Fix Working Conditions At European Stores, NOW!
McDonalds make billions in profits worldwide each year, yet continue to exploit and neglect workers with zero hours contracts, poor pay and Union-busting techniques. The Fight For $15 campaign...
Latest NewsMy Life as a Bar Worker (video)
This is Laura’s life: age 24; a Northerner; bar team leader for a large pub chain (and formerly a McDonald’s manager); zero hours contract; on a minimum wage; no...
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