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Employment up and wage gains, but what’s the bigger picture?
15 October 2015
The latest labour market statistics show the unemployment rate is its lowest for seven years, reversing the recent.
The TUC needs you to visit your MP in Parliament on 2 Nov
09 October 2015
From the TUC website: Next month MPs will vote on the government’s controversial trade union bill, which threatens the basic right to strike for UK workers. We urgently need YOU in London to talk to your MP face to face.
Trade union bill passes second reading
17 September 2015
The Trade Union Bill passed its second reading by 33 votes on Monday.
Tax credit cuts of £4.4 billion passes by majority of 35
18 September 2015
Starting in April 2016, the earnings level above which tax credits are withdrawn will be cut from £6,420 to £3,850.
Lidl to pay living wage
18 September 2015
Lidl has joined ikea in committing to pay its UK staff the living wage
Kill the bill fringe – TUC 2015
21 September 2015
Social media reactions to the Institute's fringe meeting on killing the governments trade union reform bill .
Parliament – Trade union bill 2nd reading & debate
21 September 2015
On Monday 14th of September, parliament convened to hear the second reading of the conservatives so called "trade union reform bill". This video shows some of the excellent arguments put forward in opposition of the bill. Of particular note is Angela Eagle's response as shadow business secretary at time 16:21 in the video.
