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Govt ‘could face corporate manslaughter charges’ over care home failures
A lawyer has written that Dominic Cummings' testimony, if true, could lead to criminal charges against the government.
Tribunal ruling outlaws intimidation of trade unionists
The Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 was found to be in breach of international human rights law.
Uber recognises GMB union
The union will now be able to negotiate pay and conditions for all 70,000 Uber drivers in the UK.
Trade union membership rises for fourth year running
Over 100,000 additional workers joined trade unions last year.
Work-related Covid deaths “massively under-reported”, research finds
RIDDOR rules have allowed employers "free rein" to decide whether Covid-19 was contracted at work.
Spain becomes first EU country to legislate against ‘gig’ work
Unions will be given access to the algorithms gig employers use to monitor their workers.
Long working hours ‘biggest hazard to worker health’
Around a third of occupational disease is now caused by working too long hours, the WHO and ILO have said.
Govt ditches workers’ rights Bill and prioritises crackdown on public dissent
The Employment Bill has been delayed but the Policing Bill will go ahead.
NHS needs £102bn funding increase, economists and doctors warn
The UK is lagging behind other developed economies in terms of population health as a result of austerity and other policy decisions, experts warn.
NHS pay rise has public support
Two-thirds of the population want NHS staff to get more than a 1% pay rise this year.
May Day win for IKEA workers
GMB union secured the living wage for all IKEA staff in time for May Day.
Govt taskforce backs more flexible working
Both HR and trade union professionals are pushing for stronger rights to flexible working arrangements.
