CONTENTS

9 Playing the stock market with a conscience

It is increasingly possible to invest in a more socially responsible pension fund

12 Consulting on consultation

The way in which the information and consultation directive will be implemented is still up for grabs

14 Black at union HQ

People from ethnic minorities are singularly absent from the ranks of trade union officials

16 Unions' private fears

Private firms' involvement in schools to date does not bode well for Blair's plans for public services

4-6 News Unions will battle to save shipyard jobs 7 Union news 8 European news 19-21 Law 22-23 Health and safety 24 Equality 25 Workplace 26 Index l News from LRD 26 Events 27 Reviews l e-views

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Clare Ruhemann

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Mike Arrowsmith

Noreen Branson

Ali Brown

Lewis Emery

Lionel Fulton

Sonia McKay

Neal Moister

Stephanie Peck

Richard Pond

Sheila Robin

Roger Simon

Dave Statham

Tessa Wright

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