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Jeremy Corbyn thanks IER in speech adopting Manifesto proposals at TUC
Leader of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, thanked the Institute of Employment Rights for its advice on the contents of a new deal for workers announced at TUC 2019.
Laura Pidcock MP lays out Labour’s plans to implement the IER’s recommendations
Shadow Minister for Employment Rights, Laura Pidcock, detailed the Labour Party's plans for new workers' rights, based upon the recommendations of the Institute of Employment Rights, at TUC 2019 on Tuesday (10 September 2019).
Public sector pay rise branded vain and “insulting” to workers
19 July 2019News that the government will allocate another £2bn to public sector pay rises next week has been branded vain and insulting.
Govt consults on regulating insecure work
The government has launched a consultation into proposals made by the Low Pay Commission to reduce the 'one-sidedness' of so-called 'flexibility.
Lords recognise value of trade unions on ILO centenary
Labour's Lord Jordan called a debate on the importance of trade unions, to mark the International Labour Organization's 100th birthday.
May proposes stronger father’s rights
Outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May has launched a consultation into the extension of rights for new fathers.
Shadow Minister and working mum, Laura Pidcock, inspires workers at Durham Gala
Shadow Minister for Labour, Laura Pidcock, gave an inspiring speech at the Institute of Employment Rights' (IER) fringe meeting on the eve of the Durham Gala – all while holding her baby.
Labour Minister confirms plans to ban zero-hour contracts, reinstate sectoral collective bargaining and raise pay
Shadow Minister for Labour, Laura Pidcock, has confirmed the Labour Party's plans to ban zero-hour contracts, reinstate sectoral collective bargaining and raise pay across the UK.
Govt proposes sick pay for lowest earners
The government yesterday (15 July 2019) launched a consultation into new proposals the Departments of Work and Pensions and Health claim will help people with long-term illnesses stay in work.
Govt proposes single enforcement body for employment law
The government is consulting on new proposals for a single body to enforce some areas of employment law.
Amazon workers join global protests
Amazon workers joined a protest against the company alongside thousands of their colleagues across the globe.
Whistleblowing laws need urgent reform, says cross-party group
The all-party parliamentary group (APPG) on whistleblowing today released a report drawing on evidence from over 300 whistleblowers, urging the government to reform the law.
