Tag: Manifesto for Labour Law
Equality and Discrimination 2019 – Liverpool
17th October 2019A report on our recent conference covering equality law and protecting workers’ rights.
Jeremy Corbyn thanks IER in speech adopting Manifesto proposals at TUC
Leader of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, thanked the Institute of Employment Rights for its advice on the contents of a new deal for workers announced at TUC 2019.
Shadow Minister and working mum, Laura Pidcock, inspires workers at Durham Gala
Shadow Minister for Labour, Laura Pidcock, gave an inspiring speech at the Institute of Employment Rights' (IER) fringe meeting on the eve of the Durham Gala – all while holding her baby.
Labour Minister confirms plans to ban zero-hour contracts, reinstate sectoral collective bargaining and raise pay
Shadow Minister for Labour, Laura Pidcock, has confirmed the Labour Party's plans to ban zero-hour contracts, reinstate sectoral collective bargaining and raise pay across the UK.
Wales to launch new trade union rights
Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford yesterday detailed the core principles of a new Social Partnership Bill to the Welsh Assembly, which will make it easier for unions, employers and government to work together to provide fair work and a strong, productive economy for all.
How the IER can deliver the greener, fairer economy that unions want
The TUC today released a new report calling on government and employers to prepare for the transition to a climate-safe economy in conjunction with workers and their unions.
Labour Minister confirms support for IER reforms
Last night (Thursday 23 May 2019) at the annual PCS conference, Labour's Minister for Labour Laura Pidcock confirmed that the party would adopt key recommendations from the IER's Manifesto for Labour Law.
CBI says workers’ voice key to lifting UK out of century-low dip in productivity
Giving workers a voice in the workplace is key to lifting the UK's economy out of a decade-long productivity slump lower than was seen at any point in the 20th Century.
Fair Work Commission recommends IER Manifesto to Welsh Assembly
The Fair Work Commission, instructed by Wales' First Minister to make evidence-based proposals for encouraging good workplace practices in the nation, has recommended the government refer to the Institute of Employment Rights' Manifesto for Labour Law.
Scottish Labour Party adopts IER Charter of Workers’ Rights
The Scottish Labour Party has backed the Institute of Employment Rights' Charter of Workers' Rights, leader Richard Leonard announced at the Scottish Trade Union Congress on Monday (15 April 2019).
ILO calls for collective bargaining as first line of defence as robots replace jobs
The International Labour Organization (ILO) - the workers’ rights arm of the United Nations - has urged world leaders to promote collective bargaining as a first line of defence at a time when the rapid automation of work is putting jobs under threat.
WATCH: Rolling out the Manifesto for Labour Law launch
In September 2018, at TUC Congress, the Institute of Employment Rights launched its influential report - Rolling out the Manifesto for Labour Law. Its key recommendations have been adopted by the Labour Party and found support among left-wing political parties and major unions across the UK.
