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IER Publishes ‘Days of Action’
10 January 2012
A timely report from John Hendy QC and Keith Ewing on the legality of protest strikes against government cuts is now available to purchase online direct from the Institute here
Glass ceiling still stopping womens’ progress
01 September 2011
A recent gender pay gap report shows that although the pay gap may have narrowed for junior managerial staff, the glass ceiling is still as strong as ever for women trying to move into senior management.
TUC say health and safety myths shouldn’t be used as an excuse
25 August 2011
See Brendan Barber's response to the HSE's new top ten list of bizarre health and safety concerns which organisations have given for cancelling activities or events.
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Trade Union Rights are Human Rights
IER reminds Joint Committee that trade union rights are fundamental human rights recognised in international law
On 9th June 2009, Professor Keith Ewing (IER President) and John Hendy, QC (IER Chairman)presented oral evidence on behalf of IER to the Joint Committee on Human Rights.
Watch the oral evidence (second half of the video). The written submission will be available following the publication of the Committee’s Report.
Remit of the 2009 Inquiry of the Joint Committee
BNP Infiltration: Court finds in favour of union.
7 March 2007
On 27th February 2007 the European Court of Human Rights found in favour of ASLEF (download)in a case that will have profound and positive implications for trade unions.
BNP Infiltration: Court finds in favour of union.
7 March 2007
On 27th February 2007 the European Court of Human Rights found in favour of ASLEF (download) in a case that will have profound and positive implications for trade unions.
