Read our round-up of union activity in the UK and from around the world, including Reform’s unforced error, massive walkouts at Sellafield and in local governments, and the scandal of child labour.

Civil Service Live is the nationwide touring conference for civil servants. While Scotland events have already taken place, the dates for England, Wales and Northern Ireland run from July until next spring.

At yesterday’s national executive committee meeting the president and her political faction attempted to break the union’s rules and procedures.