Read our round-up of union activity in the UK and around the world, including resident doctors in England voting to accept an offer on pay and jobs, leadership challenges, victory for Teesside call handlers and campaigns against EU outsourcing

Explanations and reassurances are needed for civilian staff working in the defence sector following the publication today of the government’s long-awaited defence investment plan.

Members are urged to take action as pension delays cause hardship and PCS calls for accountability and insourcing