“We too often hear about red tape but what they mean is the vital rights of workers.” MeanRightsRedWorkersTapeRed Tape Author:Frances O'Grady
“Of course, no-one thinks the EU is perfect. In recent years, the pace of social reform has slowed. But staying in offers the chance to rebuild a vision of Europe for workers, regardless of the passport they hold.” ThinkingYearsCoursesSocialChancePerfectVisionOffersEuropeWorkersReformStayingPacePassportsSocial Reform Author:Frances O'Grady
“I came from a family where joining a union was the expected thing to do. I've always believed that the relationship between an employer and an individual worker is fundamentally unequal.” IndividualUnionsWorkersExpectedThings To DoEmployersJoining Author:Frances O'Grady
“The backwoodsmen are muttering about making Britain's draconian union laws - already among the toughest in Europe - harsher still. And parts of the media will continue to attack public service pensions, as if school meals staff, refuse collectors and healthcare workers have no right to a decent retirement.” IfsStillsSchoolLawMediaEuropeUnionsWorkersRefuseMealsDecentBritainRetirementHealthcareStaffPublic ServiceCollectorsPensionMutteringDraconian Author:Frances O'Grady
“My impression is that most women public service workers have a long fuse. Precisely because they care so deeply about services, more than anyone, they still want to find a sensible and fair negotiated agreement. But their patience has run out.” WantLongStillsCareRunningFairsPatienceWorkersImpressionAgreementSensiblePublic ServiceFuse Author:Frances O'Grady
