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Commenting on today’s (Wednesday) Queen’s Speech, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“The election showed that working people are fed up with an economy that doesn’t work for them – but the government still isn’t listening.

Wednesday 21 June 2017

Commenting on today’s (Wednesday) Queen’s Speech, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“The election showed that working people are fed up with an economy that doesn’t work for them – but the government still isn’t listening.

“The Queen's Speech makes vague promises but says nothing about the changes working people need right now – like banning zero hours contracts or making gig economy employers treat their workers fairly.

“Nor is there anything in this Queen's Speech to end the year-on-year real-terms pay cuts that are hitting brave and dedicated public servants, and pushing nurses into using foodbanks.

“Workers’ rights will be put at risk by the Great Repeal Bill. It will allow ministers to bypass parliament and erode rights that come from the EU – like paid holiday and protections for part-time and agency workers. The bill must contain a specific provision to stop ministers going back and undermining the rights of working people.”

ENDS

Notes to Editors:
- All TUC press releases can be found at tuc.org.uk/media
- TUC Press Office on Twitter: @tucnews

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