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Why are train drivers male and white? Union asks.

16 May 2012

Train drivers are a colourful group of people. But that doesn't extend to race or gender, according to a report released today at the ASLEF conference. Only about 4.2% of the grade ASLEF represents are women and a mere 4.9% come from ethnic minorities.

Govt risks repeat of Liverpool crane collapse with promises of deregulation

On the very day two construction companies were found guilty of causing serious injury to the operator of a crane that collapsed in the centre of Liverpool, the government pledged to undermine the law that brought them to justice.

The Institute of Employment Rights (IER) is warning that the coalition’s supposed aim to ‘cut red tape’ could put thousands of workers in danger of injury and disease in the name of populist politics and tabloid myths that have no bearing on reality.

Lofstedt asked to conduct second review - a chance for redemption?

Professor Ragnar Lofstedt has been asked to conduct a second review on health and safety legislation, it was revealed at the Institute of Employment Rights’ (IER) “Reviewing Lofstedt: What now for health and safety at work?” conference on Wednesday (May 9th).

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On Track With Diversity 2012

By Muriel Robison

Published in May 2012

ASLEF has a genuine commitment to the implementation or equal opportuntities in the railway industry. However, it is apparent that among train drivers in Britain, most of whom are ASLEF members, the vast majority are white, male and middle-aged.

Upcoming Conferences and Events

Reviewing Lofstedt: what now for health and safety at work? Liverpool

22/05/2012 09:30
Europe/London

Tuesday 22 May 2012

A one-day conference

Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool

This conference will provide opportunities to look at the findings and recommendations of the Lofstedt review and hear expert opinion and analysis from trade unionists, academics and lawyers.