Author: Simon Carter

The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) is filing a landmark test case against the University of London that could broaden the trade union rights of outsourced workers. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/outsourced-workers-file-landmark-case-on-bargaining-rights/ News from FM World

Manchester Metropolitan ranks top as the university with the most environmentally sustainable estate, according to the 10th annual People & Planet University League table. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/manchester-metropolitan-is-rated-the-greenest-university/ News from FM World

The Financial Reporting Council said it had concluded a review of Mitie’s accounts for 2015/2016, as the firm reported its operating profit was slightly up in its half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 30 September 2017. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/mitie-transformation-plan-making-progress-despite-profit-decrease/ News from FM World

Two science-based building rating systems are to come together so users can apply for dual certifications. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/breeam-usa-and-fitwel-unite-green-building-ratings-certifications/ News from FM World

Carillion has exited a long-term support services deal for the Royal Bank of Scotland two years early, it has emerged. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/carillion-shares-take-further-hit/ News from FM World

A recent Totaljobs poll has revealed that employers and jobseekers are united in calling for greater protection to be given to those who work in the gig economy. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/gig-economy-workers-deserve-greater-legal-protection-agree-bosses/ News from FM World

The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) Ireland Region has announced the finalists for the 2017 BIFM Ireland Region Awards. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/2017-bifm-ireland-region-awards-shortlist-revealed/ News from FM World

Government figures show that unemployment is at 4.3 per cent the lowest rate since 1975. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/ons-figures-show-employment-stays-at-near-record-high/ News from FM World

Facilities management provider Emcor UK has appointed Alison Bettany as the new chair of the facilities management Leadership Group of the Supply Chain Sustainability School. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/bettany-takes-fm-chair-at-supply-chain-sustainability-school/ News from FM World

Sodexo has signed an agreement to acquire Centerplate, Inc. a provider of food and beverages, merchandise and hospitality services at sports facilities, convention centres and entertainment facilities in the US, the UK, Canada and Spain for $675 million from Olympus Partners. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/sodexo-raises-its-sport-leisure-game-with-513m-centerplate-deal/ News from FM…