Solutions in Bristol
As part of the Cable’s solutions series, we look at some problems facing the city, and ambitious but achievable ways to address them.
Coronavirus in Bristol
Laid-off casual and temporary workers are calling on the University of Bristol to retain them on government job retention programme
Film
The gig economy is getting bigger. But some workers are getting organised. In 2018, Bristol workers joined in.
Ice Cream Slavery Case
BBC Points West helped us tell the story of how ice cream and property boss Salvatore Lopresti kept men in slave-like conditions.
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Catching up with the union that fights for the rights of those who fight fires.
Reports
Lots of Bristol University staff are highly educated, but casually employed. Bristol UCU is campaigning to change that.
Visuals
Inspiring stories of local women bucking the trend and building successful careers in the trades.
Salvatore and Roberto Lopresti face modern day slavery charges.
Bristol and Beyond
Bristol Care Workers Network are protesting against learning disability charity Mencap, in a legal battle that could lead to £20 million in back pay.
The barriers government put in the way of people working when they come to the UK
Ideas and Action
A powerful display by precarious workers
City
Ice cream bosses face will face Crown Court next month
Salvatore and Robert Lopresti face charges of forced labour.
Stressed out staff say they need need system change and leadership support, not resilience training.
Voices
The renewal of the licenses for two strip clubs in Bristol in March reignited debate in the city about the presence of sexual entertainment venues...
Investigations
In the 70th year of the NHS, an investigation by the Cable reveals that those who care for the nation are in need of serious attention.
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One firm shuts down its websites nationwide after hearing about this Cable investigation.
Can you spot the difference?
“I regret I was not one of the persons brave enough to face them when it happened to me and another two members of my...
A counsellor challenges the current political agenda on work and the government push to get people into jobs under the guise of a health intervention.
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