I came from a family where joining a union was the expected thing to do. I've always believed that the relationship between… — Frances O'Grady Copy Share Image
Of course, no-one thinks the EU is perfect. In recent years, the pace of social reform has slowed. But staying in offers… — Frances O'Grady Copy Share Image
The backwoodsmen are muttering about making Britain's draconian union laws - already among the toughest in Europe - harsher still. And parts… — Frances O'Grady Copy Share Image
My impression is that most women public service workers have a long fuse. Precisely because they care so deeply about services, more… — Frances O'Grady Copy Share Image
We too often hear about red tape but what they mean is the vital rights of workers. — Frances O'Grady Copy Share Image
The implication that women work for pin money and can manage on a worse pension, presumably by relying on husbands, riles. But even more… — Frances O'Grady Copy Share Image
I like independent films... European films. I do go and see popular films as well because my kids force me. — Frances O'Grady Copy Share Image
I do know what it's like to worry about bills, I do know what it's like to worry about even finding a child-minder, never… — Frances O'Grady Copy Share Image
Would I describe myself as new Labour? I'm Labour, organised Labour. I think labels have a limited use and that's where you really get… — Frances O'Grady Copy Share Image
I worry that some politicians still think we are living in the 1950s where the man is the main breadwinner and the woman works… — Frances O'Grady Copy Share Image
I came from a family where joining a union was the expected thing to do. I've always believed that the relationship between an employer… — Frances O'Grady Copy Share Image
There are lots of small businesses in Britain that have a pretty tough time but many of them are also parts of supply chains,… — Frances O'Grady Copy Share Image
In the U.S. the powerful critics of austerity such as Paul Krugman and Robert Reich rightly identify the decline of 'labor' as a problem,… — Frances O'Grady Copy Share Image
I cherish the creation of public space and services, especially health, housing and the comprehensive education system which dared to give so many of… — Frances O'Grady Copy Share Image
RFK was a compelling figure because he was willing to challenge his audiences, and in turn connect with them in a unique way. Kennedy… — Frances O'Grady Copy Share Image
Never has a strong, responsible trade union movement been so needed. With austerity policies biting hard and with no evidence that they are working,… — Frances O'Grady Copy Share Image
The difficulty for the Government is there's this ideological straitjacket of the market will provide, let the market rip and everything will work out...… — Frances O'Grady Copy Share Image
