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date: 12 June 2007

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TUC on extra annual leave announcement

Commenting on the announcement today (Tuesday) that the Government is to increase the UK's minimum annual leave entitlement, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:

"This is another important milestone on the road to giving workers in the UK the same holiday rights as those enjoyed by their colleagues in the rest of Europe - a real victory for union campaigning.

"While many will be disappointed that, as a result of employer lobbying, the extra leave will be phased in, the Government is still on course to meet its manifesto commitment."

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Press release (200 words) issued 12 Jun 2007