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Damning Human Rights Watch report shows UK Govt repeatedly undermined economic, social and cultural rights in 2025
People’s economic, social and cultural rights were inadequately protected by Govt policies- says new report from Human Rights Watch
Tetrosyl recognition dispute: Usdaw applies for a statutory agreement after the Rochdale based company fails to enter into talks
Usdaw forced to use the statutory process by applying to the Central Arbitration Committee.
Remembering the General Strike, 100 years on
The Institute of Historical Research host a rountable on the General Strike in April
Government launches ERA consultations on fire and rehire, tipping, union recognition and electronic balloting
The government are seeking views on a number of areas related to the Employment Rights Act 2025
Uber’s introduction of AI agents to manage workers is a disturbing and dangerous development
Uber to introduce AI Assistant to “help workers plan their day and increase their earnings”
Government publishes updated timetable for Employment Rights Act changes coming into effect in 2026
Majority of the Trade Union Act 2016 to be repealed on 18 Feb 2026
Birmingham City Council seeks injunction to ban ‘Megapickets’ and solidarity action
Move would effectively ban protesters from delaying refuse lorries from leaving depots & comes just days after the largest Megapicket of the dispute.
RMT to hold Action Against Assaults event at Scottish Parliament
Transport union RMT will demand safe staffing and an end to lone working on the railways.
Equity and Manchester Village Pride to sign first ever UK union agreement for a Pride event
The new union agreement aims to guarantee against a repeat of Manchester Pride 2025 which left performers owed tens of thousands of pounds.
RMT welcomes rail companies brought under Great British Rail
Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services were brought under Great British Railways on Sunday 1st February
Celebrating 50 years since the Employment Protection Act 1975
Morrish Solicitors mark the Employment Protection Act 1975, fifty years after it came into force
