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Low paid third sector workers at risk of being “swept away by the cost-of-living crisis” warns Living Wage Foundation
A new poll finds 14% of third sector workers are paid below the real Living Wage.
1 in 5 workplaces do not have any policies to support LGBT staff
A TUC poll found that LGBT workers are effectively paid £6,703 less per year.
The TUC issues warning over post-Brexit trade deals
"A government that readily deals with countries that abuse rights abroad won't stick up for rights at home either."
IER Fringe at Unison conference: ‘Mass dismissals: Combatting P&O-style fire and replace tactics’
"A flagrant abuse of employer power, and a sign of how unbalanced workplace power."
Lifting the ban on agency workers during strikes will “endanger public safety” and “poison industrial relations”
The TUC hits out at new Government proposals to use agency workers to fill gaps left by striking workers.
UK inflation reaches its highest level in 40 years, while average UK wages fall
The figures come as workers and unions advocate for wage increases to help cope with rising prices.
Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival: CTUF / IER at Tolpuddle
Campaign for Trade Union Freedom and Institute of Employment Rights organise Tolpuddle rally for the 15th July
Durham Miners’ Gala: Eve of Gala Rally
Campaign for Trade Union Freedom and Institute of Employment Rights organise Durham rally for the 8th July
UK Hazards Campaign welcomes the new ILO Fundamental Right on health and safety at work
The campaign also demands UK Government action to implement it, save lives and livelihoods.
One-in-three workers say surveillance by bosses has a negative effect on mental health
Technology should be used to ease workers’ burden - not trap them in an Orwellian nightmare, says GMB Union
IER chair John Hendy calls for cap on energy prices
Speaking remotely, Lord John Hendy QC slammed the greed of global oil giants in particular.
