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#HeartUnions: your right to join a union
With a very small number of exceptions, all workers have the right to join a union in the UK
Make safe and healthy work a fundamental right
This International Workers’ Memorial Day, unions will be pressing the campaign to make health and safety at work a fundamental principle and right
Usdaw succeed in ‘fire and rehire’ claim against Tesco in the High Court
The retail union are celebrating a “huge” win against ‘fire and rehire’ tactics at Tesco Distribution Centres
Holiday pay victory for ex-Pimlico Plumbers worker
The case has been viewed as significant in terms of the status of workers, especially in the gig economy, where bogus self-employment is rife
Status of Workers Bill passes from the Lords to the Commons
Ground-breaking Bill aims to abolish insecure work by replacing the UK’s overcomplicated employment status system with a universal status of worker
Amazon scraps online ‘Ambassador’ scheme
The campaign, which began in 2018, rewarded members of staff for talking positively about the company on social media
Trade union tax: Certification Officer levy comes under fire
Trade Union levy and financial penalty legislation is introduced to the House of Commons and comes under heavy fire
Uber ‘can afford labour protections’ – CEO
Uber's Dara Khoshrowshahi told investors that his company would continue to thrive even under the new rules
The Taylor Review returns to Parliament
MPs take the Government to task over the lack of progress over the implementation of the Taylor Review
Low Pay Commission Report 2021
The Low Pay Commission Report 2021 sets out the full analysis and evidence underpinning the LPC’s recommendations on minimum wage rates for 2022.
Major companies cut sick pay for unvaccinated workers
Financial penalties are being imposed on unvaccinated workers who are forced to self-isolate
