Author: IER
Prison workers ‘unsupported in dangerous jobs until they’re 68’
Prison workers gathered in the House of Commons this week to share their experiences of work in the justice system.
Wales to launch new trade union rights
Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford yesterday detailed the core principles of a new Social Partnership Bill to the Welsh Assembly, which will make it easier for unions, employers and government to work together to provide fair work and a strong, productive economy for all.
How the IER can deliver the greener, fairer economy that unions want
The TUC today released a new report calling on government and employers to prepare for the transition to a climate-safe economy in conjunction with workers and their unions.
Social care funding a “national scandal”, say Lords
A cross-party group of Lords has described social care funding as a "national scandal", urging the government to make an extra £8 billion available to the service immediately.
Scotland suffers 70% increase in workplace fatalities
New figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have revealed that workplace deaths went up 70% in Scotland last year.
One in four LGBT+ workers hide orientation to avoid discrimination, poll finds
A quarter of LGBT+ workers have not come out at work out of fear they will be discriminated against.
FBU scores victory on landmark pensions case
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) is celebrating a “hard-fought victory” for its members, after the Supreme Court refused an application from the government to review a ruling that found its pensions scheme to be discriminatory.
Tory plans “not consistent with human rights”, says UN expert
The UN's Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Philip Alston, has warned that economic plans launched by Tory leadership hopefuls are not in line with international human rights agreements.
“Make social care a priority,” govt told, as cuts strip services from thousands
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has called on the government to prioritise the social care sector, warning that successive cuts to local authority budgets mean that thousands of older and disabled people now face losing the services they rely on.
IER and ASLEF launch new On Track with Diversity report
At a packed reception in the House of Commons on 17 June 2019, train drivers union ASLEF launched its new report On Track with Diversity.
UK among worst violators of trade union rights in Europe, research shows
The latest Global Rights Index from the International Trade Union Congress (ITUC) has revealed that the UK is among the worst offenders in Europe when it comes to violating trade union rights.
One in ten NHS workers experienced sexual harassment in the last year, research finds
One in ten NHS workers has experienced sexual harrassment in the past year, according to a new survey by Unison.
