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Prison Officer’s leaders: the Government must introduce a second Employment Rights Bill
The POA are calling on the UK Labour Government to bring in a 2nd Employment Rights Bill.
Equity boycotts Government’s BBC Charter survey, citing the “airbrushing” of the workforce
Equity is also encouraging its members to boycott the survey.
Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers to strike over pay, transparency and compliance with minimum wage laws.
RMT has welcomed the overwhelming vote for strike action after management failed to make a decent pay offer or show it was complying with minimum wage
Radisson Blu housekeepers take trade union recognition fight to CAC tribunal
The workforce is predominantly made up of migrant women, largely from Nepal and India.
Large parts of the Trade Union Act 2016 repealed as part of Employment Rights Act implementation
The latest raft of changes to workers’ rights that have been created by the new ERA become active this week.
Unemployment hits 5.2% – its highest level in nearly five years
The number of people out of work has risen by 331,000 over the past year to 1.88 million.
TUC: Gender pay gap means women effectively work for free for 47 days a year
New TUC analysis reveals the earnings gulf between women and men leaves women making over £2,548 a year less than men on average.
BrewDog employees concerned for their futures having learned company could be sold off, Unite has said
Financial experts AlixPartners have been brought in to attract new investors in a move which could see the Aberdeenshire-based firm broken up
Pregnant women feel unsafe at work despite legal protections, says UNISON
New research carried out by the union has revealed a gap between maternity rights in law and women's real-life experiences at work
Domestic Violence Advisors take Solace charity to CAC over recognition fight
Advisors at Tower Hamlets Solace commence statutory recognition procedure following backtracking on voluntary recognition
Drivers call for Valentine’s Day consumer boycott of ride-hailing apps
As well as pay, the union wants protection against unfair dismissal and proper safety measures to reduce the risk and impact of passenger violence.
