Issue 136 & 137 – 2nd October 2009

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An alternative vision for the Welfare State

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Mobile learning for Unions

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National minimum wage rises

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Inflation rises but is still a negative figure

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Pay and work rights helpline is launched

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Unions rally support for disputes online

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Steel pension scheme closure condemned

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Inquiry finds wide gender pay gap in finance sector

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How to combat changes to employment contracts

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Employment agencies fined over cartel

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UK economy shrank less than thought

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PCS and UNISON unite forces

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Tribunal claims figures show fall

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Dairy Crest is to close pension scheme

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Unionreps Networking Events

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