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The Conservative manifesto: Strike ballots
15 April 2015
It has been said many a time that the UK’s legislation on industrial disputes is already one of the most regressive of any developed economy. If the Tories are reelected, it’s set to get even worse.
Strike action at Windsor Castle
15 April 2015
Members of the Royal household have backed industrial action for the first time.
TUC supports Global Unions’ position on worker’s rights
9 April 2015
A letter from Frances O’Grady outlining the TUC’s support for Global Unions’ recommendations, including collective bargaining, is reproduced here.
Careers advice service is in crisis
10 April 2015
As part of their education manifesto, Labour have planned to provide face-to-face advice from trained careers advisers to all college and secondary school pupils.
Tories plan to close Sure Start centres
4 April 2015
More than 1000 Sure Start centres are at risk of closure under the Conservatives’ plans to further slash public spending.
GP workload is damaging care
9 April 2015
If it wasn’t already painfully clear that cuts and privatisation has left the NHS in crisis, a British Medical Association (BMA) poll shows that GPs are buckling under pressure.
Miliband pledges to crack down on ZHCs
1 April 2015
Miliband promises that labour will end the ‘epidemic’ of zero hours contracts.
TUC: Good workplace practices can spot and resolve mental health issues
1 April 2015
The TUC has published a report concerning increasing pressures on workers' mental health.
Employment law introduced at the end of last parliament
2 April 2015
Two bills, the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill and the Deregulation Bill, were passed just before the dissolution of parliament. Both will have far reaching effects on employment rights.
Unison granted permission to appeal ET fees
2 April 2015
Unison has been granted permission by the Court of Appeal to proceed with appeals against the decisions of the High Court.
No evidence that benefit sanctions help jobseekers into work
25 March 2015
The Work and Pensions Committee have recommended that a full review be undertaken into the use of benefit sanctions.
