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IMF Report: Less wage inequality necessary to boost growth
19 June 2015
The International Monetary Fund has published a report admitting that poor income distribution and stagnating wages was instrumental in the financial crisis. Yet it continues to pursue policy that actively promotes inequality; “The contradictions and irrationality of capitalism in a nutshell”, in the words of John Hendy QC.
Public sector cuts have hit the North East hardest
19 June 2015
Office for National Statistics data shows a loss of 400,000 public sector jobs in the UK. The North East lost the most jobs, with the South East losing the least.
Pension exit fees
19 June 2015
George Osborne has said that the Treasury will investigate early exit fees as part of a consultation next month.
Latest labour market statistics
19 June 2015
According to the Office for National Statistics, unemployment has fallen by 43,000 to 1.81 million, and wage growth at 2.7% both including and excluding bonuses, a four year high. It goes without saying that recent improvements do not make up for years of stagnation.
Employment Tribunal fees review
15 June 2015
The government has announced a review into employment tribunal fees.
Unemployment is not a psychological disorder
12 June 2015
The Department for Work and Pensions is using language and policy to rebrand unemployment as a mental health disorder, according to a new scientific study.
Survey finds public sector stress crisis
12 June 2015
A survey commissioned by the Guardian to investigate public sector workers’ wellbeing has been published.
IPCC refuses to launch a formal enquiry into Orgreave
12 June 2015
After a two year delay, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has announced it will not launch an enquiry into the police brutality against miners on strike at Orgreave in South Yorkshire.
“The right to strike makes the difference between people being workers and being slaves”
11 June 2015
Anna Soubry, the Minister for Small Business, Industry and Enterprise, dodged questions about Trade Unions and working rights in PMQs.
TTIP: Vote at EP Postponed
10 June 2015
The major TTIP vote that was due to take place this week has been postponed by the European Parliament at the last minute. The debate, due to happen at the same time, has also been postponed.
Cameron’s plans to renegotiate EU working rights.
10 June 2015
The TUC is urging Cameron to come clean about his plans for re-negotiating rights for working people set out originally under the European Social Chapter.
