Author: IER
Transformative ideas – ensuring a just share of progress for all
New publication explores the need for a transformative approach to envisioning a just social and economic model.
Union leader speaks out about “dangerous exploitation of vulnerable workers” on anniversary of Morecambe Bay Disaster
20 years on, widescale and often dangerous exploitation of vulnerable workers is still rife says Unite's Sharon Graham
Minimum service levels ‘won’t protect students from strikes’
Union and employer body clash on ways to prevent more industrial action
CBI lobbying to ‘soften’ Labour’s workers’ rights pledges, FT reports.
New president warns against "European model"
Rayner reiterates Labour’s commitment to a New Deal for Working People
Labour's Deputy leader says a new Labour Government will introduce draft legislation within 100 days of an election victory
The Miners’ Strike – Channel 4 documentary in three parts
Tom Barrow's film - Miners' Strike 1984: the Battle for Britain marks 40 years since the strike
Protests as Tata bosses appear at Parliamentary Select Committee on Port Talbot
Demonstration was held to coincide with Tata bosses giving evidence at a Parliamentary select committee hearing on Port Talbot on Wednesday
New report on platform economy marks first step towards considering a new international labour standard
A new ILO study marks a step forward towards creating a new international labour standard to support decent work in the platform economy.
Prime Minister ‘disappointed’ that train companies didn’t use new anti-strike laws
Rishi Sunak is disappointed train operators have not used a new law aimed at enforcing minimum service levels during strikes, No 10 said.
The reintroduction of employment tribunal fees. How did we get here?
IER resources to help understand the history of access to justice for workers
Legendary trade unionist Davie Cooper, who led the Upper Clyde Shipbuilders, has died aged 84
Davie Cooper had a long career as union convenor at the Govan yard and was a powerful figure behind the scenes
Employment tribunal fees “put a hurdle in front of workers seeking justice”, says TUC
Union body says fees will allow “bad bosses” to “ride roughshod over staff”
