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Worker Info Exchange response to UK government’s so-called ‘crackdown on illegal working in gig economy’
New right to work (RTW) regulations leave wide gaps for gig employers to continue to exploit migrant workers
What next for the Employment Rights Bill?
All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Future of Work meets to discuss the passage of the ERB
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increases, as new rates take effect
Over 3 million eligible workers set for a pay rise, as 18-20 rate increases by 16% to £10 an hour.
3.2 million children in poverty in working households – TUC response to poverty figures
8.1 million people in working households are in relative poverty, up 1.8 million since 2010 (comparing data for 2010/11 with 2023/24)
‘In this debate I appear as Oliver Twist … I ask for more’ – Lord John Hendy speaks on the Employment Rights Bill
Lord Hendy addresses two of the gaps in the Government's Employment Rights legislation
Underpaid, Overworked, ignored – RMT members demand urgent reform for bus industry
Bus workers are being pushed to breaking point by low pay, excessive hours, and rising violence on the job, a new survey has found.
Government must act on Mayor of London’s new demand for powers to compel Uber to provide journey data for public use
Mayor of London demands powers from central government to compel Uber & Bolt to publicly share journey data
Welfare reforms must sit alongside more good jobs and improved support – TUC
For many disabled people who could work, access to good jobs with the support they need to work remains elusive.
Trade unions demand development cooperation that promotes workers’ rights and sustainable development
Trade unions have called on the OECD DAC to ensure that development cooperation prioritises decent work, workers’ rights and poverty reduction.
New protections for workers closer as Employment Rights Bill approved by MPs
A major step was taken towards resolving key issues in the labour market last night after MPs voted to approve the government’s Employment Rights Bill
Andy McDonald MP on the Employment Rights Bill – Hansard
The Employment Rights Bill returned to Parliament for the report stage on March 11th
Experts de-bunk economic myths on the Employment Rights Bill
Leading economists and labour lawyers sign an open letter to expose business myths being used to stoke fear around the Employment Rights Bill
