The Sweatshop Britain That Burns to Work As I write this, the sweltering heat in London makes it hard to focus on anything other than finding relief from the mercury soaring high.
Amidst the heatwaves and humidity, a different kind of crisis has taken center stage: labor disputes that are now a recurring feature of British life.
The latest chapter began with bus drivers employed by Arriva, who have been on strike since last week. The union Unite is leading the charge, citing grievances such as union busting and public assaults on staff.