Employee relations

Union warns of courtroom chaos as jobs are axed.

The UK's labour laws make it an attractive place to create jobs as well as easy to get rid of them, employers say

Strong doubts have been raised about the formation of a new 'super union', with less than eight months to go until its planned launch

Union wins improved pay, sickness, pensions and training deal for cleaners

NHS union Unison has warned the government that strikes are possible and that it will support striking members if they feel they have not alternative to industrial action

The supermarket chain has offerred all its employees the chance to take extra, unpaid leave during the World Cup in a move to cut absenteeism

Worker apathy scuppers union plans for mass protest over Peugeot job cuts in Coventry.

Rail unions are threatening a summer of disruption if employers fail to tackle the industry's pensions crisis.

RMT threatens strike action if ID cards are introduced for London Underground workers.

Deloitte appoints Sir Digby Jones to chair its industries group as local government unions agree framework for negotiation over rule of 85

The long-running dispute between Asda and the GMB over union recognition at the supermarket's distribution depots could finally be nearing resolution.

All strikes are off as union agrees to get back around the table in 'rule of 85' dispute.

Supermarket and union agree to way forward as threat of strike action is lifted.

Retail union Usdaw is seeking an urgent meeting with Moto managers after the motorway services chain was sold to an investment bank

The former HR director of inflight caterer Gate Gourmet, emphasises the important role of HR in helping organisations to avoid industrial action.