Library: Non-CLASS publications

Northern Powerhouse: New dawn or emperor’s new clothes?

GMB

1 February 2016

This paper sets out the flaws of the Northern Powerhouse plan. It compares the claims made about devolution by the Chancellor against the available evidence. This report aims to begin a serious, transparent and pragmatic discussion about devolution and the associated Northern Powerhouse concept.

The impact of UK immigration policies

UCU

23 June 2015

This report from UCU articulates the positive impact of immigration on the post-16 education sector and demonstrates how the Government’s points-based immigration system is damaging the international reputation of our education system.

A strong voluntary and community sector

Unite the Union

26 May 2015

This document from Unite looks at the protection of the charity sector, including restoration of the sector’s funding and rebuilding the independence of the not for profit organisations, freed from government interference.

Magna Carta today?

Unite the Union

23 March 2015

This paper from Unite asks, what would a progressive government need to do, to ensure access to justice for social welfare in the twenty first century?

The Umbrella Company Con-Trick

UCATT

27 November 2014

UCATT's report into the exploitation of construction workers via umbrella companies.

Knowledge economy: fifteen big ideas for the next government

UCU

27 November 2014

This fifteen-point manifesto outlines UCU's vision for the knowledge economy and puts forward 15 policy proposals for improving the sector.

The funding of further and higher education

UCU

12 November 2014

This paper looks at UCU’s policy on funding and gives an overview of the overall picture of funding for further and higher education within each of the four nations.

The Cost of Living Crisis

TUCG

10 November 2014

This is the second instalment of a two-part series looking at the scale and extent of the “cost of living crisis”. This TUCG booklet looks at those costs that are not exactly discretionary purchases – travel, utility bills, childcare and the like – and have been clawing more and more from our falling real incomes.

Stand up for education

NUT

23 October 2014

This manifesto makes recommendations for education priorities and policies to benefit all children.

The Tax Gap

PCS

3 October 2014

A new report by Richard Murphy for PCS reappraises the UK tax gap and suggests it was £119.4 billion in 2013/14, and is rising steadily. It proposes an alternative to austerity which involves closing the tax gap by making those most able pay their fair share of taxes and beating tax cheats.

The Great Pay Robbery

TUCG

2 October 2014

This pamphlet forms the first instalment of a two-part series looking at the scale and extent of the cost of living crisis.

The Economic Impact of a £1.50/hour increase in the National Minimum Wage

Unite the Union

29 September 2014

A report for Unite by Howard Reed (Director, Landman Economics).

Securing the future of our public services

21 July 2014

This document is a manifesto for the future of our public services, produced by Unison. The document outlines in detail the challenges faced by public services, identifies key priorities and suggests solutions for the future.

How unions can Make Work Pay

GMB

5 June 2014

The roots of Britain’s cost of living crisis lie in the fact that work simply no longer pays for millions of people across the country. Housing costs and utility bills are increasing and childcare and food is becoming more and more unaffordable in the face of declining wages. This GMB pamphlet outlines six ways in which the living standards crisis should be tackled.

Pay Up for public services

Unite the Union

25 March 2014

This paper from Unite the Union argues for more investment in public services, including better pay for public sector workers.

The Real Cost of Privatisation

TUCG

10 January 2014

This Trade Union Co-ordinating Group (TUCG) publication exposes the real cost of privatisation and in doing so makes a case for the public sector.

Inequality: The Price of Austerity

PCS

18 December 2013

This report by PCS outlines the case against low pay and the pay freeze.

The Shrinking State

Unite the Union

27 November 2013

A report for Unite by Howard Reed on why the rush to outsource threatens our public services.

Transport Matters

Unite the Union

22 November 2013

This Unite the Union transport strategy makes the case for a clear and bold strategic role for transport to drive economic recovery, deliver a sustainable future and make for a better and fairer society.

Ruined Lives

UCATT

22 November 2013

This UCATT report from the IER and Professor Keith Ewing exposes the problems of blacklisting in the UK and provides critical analysis of the Government proposed Regulations designed to combat it.

Apprenticeships

UCATT

20 November 2013

Despite the revival in Government interest, employers are still reluctant to take on apprentices. In this UCATT paper, Steve Davies analyses the growing skills crisis facing the construction industry and presents his vision of apprenticeship schemes which could be the solution.

Made in Britain

Unite the Union

19 November 2013

This document updates the previous Unite manufacturing document – ‘Manufacturing UK: 2020 Vision’ and it builds on those concerns that are still high on the trade union agenda but also raises new concerns such as the exploitation of agency and temporary workers.

The Working Musician

The Musicians' Union

15 November 2013

This Musicians' Union research has shone a light on a highly educated, trained set of musicians who, despite such high levels of qualifications, skills and experience face an uncertain and precarious working environment marked by income levels and benefits that are not comparable to similar sets of workers elsewhere in the UK labour market.

Privatisation - Countering the Myths

TUCG

14 November 2013

This Trade Union Co-ordinating Group (TUCG) publication exposes the myths around privatisation and in doing so makes a case for the public sector.

The Great Payroll Scandal

UCATT

14 October 2013

This UCATT report exposes the increasing use of construction firms using payroll companies to deprive workers of basic employment rights, resulting in hundreds of millions of pounds in lost revenue for the UK economy each year.

Austerity Isn’t Working

PCS

22 July 2013

Following on from their 2010 publication "There is an Alternative", PCS have issued this paper addressing the harsh reality that austerity has not only failed to solve the economic crisis but has also widened inequality.

Interns in the Voluntary Sector

Unite the Union

19 July 2013

This paper from Unite the Union and Intern Aware highlights the clear negative consequences of the increasing trend of unpaid internships in the voluntary sector.

Going Local

ASLEF

18 July 2013

ASLEF commissioned this report from the Campaign for Better Transport into the advantages of concessionary contracts for the operation of rail franchises.

Rebuilding Rail

ASLEF, RMT, TSSA, Unite the Union

16 July 2013

This report examines ways to reduce the fragmentation and leakage of public money that characterise the UK's privatised railways and outlines radical reforms which will benefit passengers and taxpayers.

Fair Pensions for All

NPC, NUT, PCS, UCU, Unite the Union

15 July 2013

As part of the cross-union campaign for fair pensions, PCS, Unite the Union, NUT, UCU, NPC commissioned this publication to expose the myths and protest the reality of pensions cuts in the public and private sectors.

Manufacturing UK: 2020 Vision

Unite the Union

12 July 2013

This latest manufacturing policy document from Unite asserts that a strong and sustainable manufacturing sector is essential to the economic prosperity of the UK.

The Hidden Workforce Building Britain

UCATT

11 July 2013

UCATT has collaborated on this paper with Manchester Business School and Community Links to expose the exploitation of vulnerable workers in the construction industry and to call for greater regulation to protect workers' rights.

Welfare

PCS

10 July 2013

This paper challenges the false allegations levied at the welfare state and argues that welfare is a basic human right for any civilised society.

There is an Alternative

PCS

8 July 2013

In 2010, faced with the reality of the Government's programme of cuts, PCS responded by presenting this pamphlet outlining their alternative to austerity.

As Safe as Houses

UCATT

3 July 2013

In 2009, research revealed that asbestos related diseases are experiencing an epidemic in the UK. This report for UCATT examines the problems of dealing with asbestos in social housing and presents recommendations for improvements.