Author: IER
Welfare reforms must sit alongside more good jobs and improved support – TUC
For many disabled people who could work, access to good jobs with the support they need to work remains elusive.
Trade unions demand development cooperation that promotes workers’ rights and sustainable development
Trade unions have called on the OECD DAC to ensure that development cooperation prioritises decent work, workers’ rights and poverty reduction.
New protections for workers closer as Employment Rights Bill approved by MPs
A major step was taken towards resolving key issues in the labour market last night after MPs voted to approve the government’s Employment Rights Bill
PRESS RELEASE: Employment Rights Bill leaves fire-and-rehire loopholes wide open, think tank warns
The UK government’s Employment Rights Bill fails “the very workers it claims to protect” says the IER
Andy McDonald MP on the Employment Rights Bill – Hansard
The Employment Rights Bill returned to Parliament for the report stage on March 11th
PRESS RELEASE: Leading economists rebuff business lobby’s anti-growth claims on Employment Rights Bill
A group of leading economists has debunked claims by business leaders that the proposed Employment Rights Bill will stifle UK economic growth
Experts de-bunk economic myths on the Employment Rights Bill
Leading economists and labour lawyers sign an open letter to expose business myths being used to stoke fear around the Employment Rights Bill
Eddie Dempsey elected as RMT general secretary
Transport union RMT confirms that Eddie Dempsey has been elected unopposed as the union’s new General Secretary.
‘Smash the stigma’ around menstruation and menopause for women in the workplace.
GMB Union and dnata have teamed up to ‘smash the stigma’ and ensure women have ‘comfort and dignity’ in the workplace.
TUC: Women are “bearing the brunt” of exploitative zero-hours contracts
New TUC research reveals women are 34% more likely than men to be on exploitative zero-hours contracts.
International Women’s Day 2025: Women’s labour rights are human rights
On International Women’s Day, the ITUC stands in solidarity with women workers, their trade unions and all progressive allies around the world
Zero hours contracts rights to be extended to agency workers
Agency workers on zero-hours contracts will be eligible for compensation if their shifts are changed at short notice.
