Mike Clancy

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Hate to break it to the Telegraph, Reform have got their maths wrong here. Public sector pensions do not cost 19% of GDP (the real number is 1.9% and projected to fall to 1.4%) More mickey mouse economics that will cost billions.

Delighted to speak at the Climate Jobs reception this evening alongside @GMBGarySmith @mikeclancy1 and Jane Cooper. The trade union movement and the climate movement together working to fight the twin crises of inequality and climate change.

🚨 Prospect condemns Arron Banks’ violent remarks about civil servants. It isn't surprising that someone like Banks who has no understanding of the complexity of government wants to see civil service job cuts, but it's shocking that anyone in politics would use such language.

Reform UK must ‘get rid of virtually’ all regulators, says Nigel Farage ally - see also our General Secretary @mikeclancy1 robust comment challenging the ridiculous and unacceptable language used by Banks share.google/pjKWsNxw3eJezQ…

“Prospect is proud to be a defence union, representing people working in the service of our nation and our allies” – says @mikeclancy1 following a controversial motion at TUC Congress today. Read more: prospect.org.uk/news/prospect-…

I just spoke on behalf of Prospect against a divisive motion which calls for defence cuts. Prospect is proud of our defence members and the work we do.

@GMB_union @mikeclancy1 @YouGov Together, we will be developing a plan that delivers on good union jobs and reliable clean power. Find out more about Climate Jobs UK, see our research on the energy transition and keep up to date with our work: 🧵8/8 climatejobs.org.uk

BREAKING NEWS: We’re excited to be working with @GMB_union to launch a new campaigning organisation: Climate Jobs UK Together, we will push for worker voice and green energy jobs to be at the heart of the UK’s transition to a low carbon future. 🧵1/8

Head of Bectu @philippachilds reacts to new Pensions Commission 💬 This review must result in real solutions for freelancers, making it easier to save in a way that fits with their work and ensuring they have the same tax advantages as employees. bectu.org.uk/news/bectu-res…

On return of the Pensions Commission, @mikeclancy1 says: “The UK economy is sitting on a pension timebomb, with most employees not accruing enough to give them decent retirements, & it's welcome that the govt has recognised this and is taking action." ⬇️ prospect.org.uk/news/prospect-…

I see my views on fire and rehire were alluded to in the House of Lords last night. To be clear, I support both the Employment Rights Bill and the amended fire and rehire clause and am grateful for government engagement with unions on these issues.

Good to talk to @MattChorley yesterday about trade unions and the new government. There's a lot still to do, but we have clearly seen a change in attitude towards working with unions and a respect for our role representing working people.

Happy to have added my name to this letter in the Times today on behalf of @ProspectUnion members in the civil service, alongside @FDAGenSec and colleagues at the @instituteforgov

I’m looking forward to speaking at this conference on 17 July. I’ll be making the case for employee voice and collaborative partnership working between the space sector and trade unions as a vital part of the growth agenda.

Delighted to see this recognition agreement between Great British Energy – Nuclear and Prospect Union. High quality unionised jobs, with fair pay and favourable terms and conditions are central to our clean power mission.

New recognition deal 👏🏼 Prospect is now the official union for staff at Great British Energy – Nuclear. The comprehensive agreement covers negotiation on pay,  pensions & T&Cs, as well as consulting in policy and reorganisation. More details: prospect.org.uk/news/prospect-…

1/ There’s lots to welcome in the govt’s industrial strategy unveiled this week, as well as areas where we’ll be pressing the government to think more deeply about workforce plans for the key sectors identified.

Unions negotiate change all the time and the detail of these provisions matter. on.ft.com/4eJNpfz

The banning of fire and rehire unites all unions as the practise is contemptible. Good employers would not contemplate it. But, as drafted, the Employment Rights Bill does not give a secure role for unions in negotiating contractual changes through collective bargaining.