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Asda workers win first round of equal pay claim
The Court of Appeal has upheld a decision by the Employment Tribunal that Asda shop floor workers are comparable to depot workers for the purposes of equal pay legislation, after the employer challenged the original decision.
Over half of councils don’t insist on care staff being paid for full day of work, FOI request reveals
A Freedom of Information Request made by Unison has revealed that more than half of councils fail to insist that care workers are paid for their whole day of work, leading to thousands being paid below the minimum wage.
Workers who would most benefit from training least likely to receive it, report finds
The workers who would benefit the most from training are the least likely to receive it, a new report from the Social Mobility Commission (SMC) has found.
Hinds dangles bonuses in bid to tackle teacher shortfall
Education Secretary Damian Hinds has promised extra pay to new teachers in a bid to turn the tide on schools' recruitment and retention crisis.
Govt consults on stronger redundancy protections for pregnant women and new parents
The government has launched a consultation into extending protection from redundancy for pregnant women and new parents.
ILO calls for collective bargaining as first line of defence as robots replace jobs
The International Labour Organization (ILO) - the workers’ rights arm of the United Nations - has urged world leaders to promote collective bargaining as a first line of defence at a time when the rapid automation of work is putting jobs under threat.
Women win in equal pay battle with Glasgow council
The 12,000 women workers who took to the streets of Glasgow in October to fight for equal pay have won their battle with the council.
Almost half of childcare workers forced to rely on benefits, research shows
Almost half of workers in the childcare sector are paid so little they are forced to rely on state benefits, new research from the Education Policy Institute has shown.
WATCH: Rolling out the Manifesto for Labour Law launch
In September 2018, at TUC Congress, the Institute of Employment Rights launched its influential report - Rolling out the Manifesto for Labour Law. Its key recommendations have been adopted by the Labour Party and found support among left-wing political parties and major unions across the UK.
600+ care workers consider strike after £40 per night pay cut
Over 600 care workers at Alternative Futures Group are considering strike action this week after the employer cut wages by up to £40 per night, the Guardian has reported.
Bristol Deliveroo riders announce all-out strike
Deliveroo riders in Bristol have announced an all-out strike from 18:00 this Friday (18 January 2019) until the next day.
Government outsourcing rockets 53% despite Carillion disaster
GMB and Unite unions have spoken out against the government’s “disastrous” privatisation project after outsourcing surged by 53% in the past year, despite the collapse of Carillion and signs of other contractors being in trouble.
