Update on the dispute between IFPTE/AUSES and the British Embassy in Washington DC, which I posted about a couple of weeks ago. Last week Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, wrote to the TUC confirming that the government was willing to discuss voluntary recognition, and the implementation of changes to staff terms and conditions due to come into effect on April 1, with the union. IFPTE/AUSES represent locally engaged staff working in the Embassy and consulates across the US.

Latest news is that the Embassy and union are due to meet later today - you can follow the progress of these talks and the wider campaign here.