‘What has capitalism done for you lately?’ was the question running through recent Labour and Conservative party political get-togethers. Conference halls reverberated to the sound of speeches on the supposed vices, and virtues, of state socialism or free market capitalism. Rarely have two straw-men taken [...]

Union leaders could have been forgiven for hoping that the future looks ever so slightly brighter for their movement. Public concerns about low pay and insecurity have soared in post-crisis Britain, there is a resurgent debate about the quality of work and political parties are [...]

Daniel Tomlinson, Researcher at the Resolution Trust This morning the government published the latest estimates for trade union membership in the UK, they make for grim – but important – reading for anyone in favour of a healthy union movement. Here are 5 key points [...]

Daniel Tomlinson, Researcher at the Resolution Trust Over the long sweep of history it’s clear that one of the big drivers of increased prosperity has been technological change. It has helped make our work more productive and our lives more enjoyable. But, over recent years [...]

The gig economy has got us talking about the labour market, but the decline in trade union membership matters more Daniel Tomlinson, Researcher at the Resolution Trust Sometimes change comes suddenly and without warning, in big bold type on the front pages. But, often, the [...]

Resolution Trust launches new WorkerTech partnership with Bethnal Green Ventures to develop tech based innovations that support the low-wage workforce Uber. Amazon. Hermes. The steady drumbeat of stories that raise concerns about how – one way or another – companies are using tech to change [...]

Any outsider asked to comment on Bristol’s prospects should, of course, tread fairly carefully. I love coming to the city but claim no special knowledge of it. I like to think I’ve been here enough to see past the standard cliché that it’s a city [...]

Years ago, while working as an advisor in government, I was asked to think afresh about what policy could do to improve the plight of those on low incomes. I went to see one of the UK’s most respected economists who specialised in issues like [...]

On the face of it you might think that the future is full of potential for trade unions. Four in five people in Great Britain think that trade unions are “essential” to protect workers’ interests. Public concerns over low pay have soared to record levels [...]