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The four big wins for workers in the new Industrial Strategy
To a stronger, fairer economy, one where more things are made in Britain by workers who are properly trained, fairly paid and respected for what they do. Much remains to still be done – but here are four key elements of the strategy that have a real potential to bring good jobs back to towns and cities across the UK.
New protections for workers closer as Employment Rights Bill approved by MPs
A major step was taken towards resolving key issues in the labour market last night after MPs voted to approve the government’s Employment Rights Bill.
Huge support for government’s plan to make work pay
The poll of over 21,000 people reveals huge backing across the country and across the political spectrum – including with Reform and Conservative voters – for key policies in Employment Rights Bill.
Protecting labour rights, human rights and the environment in global value chains
The Employment Rights Bill will greatly improve conditions for UK workers. Groundbreaking new rights will improve job security, strengthen labour market enforcement and facilitate greater collective bargaining through new union access rights and a Fair Pay Agreement in social care.
Sick pay decision for 2 million low-paid workers will impact families' living standards
How much should someone receive when they are off sick from work? This is the question that ministers will be considering in the early weeks of 2025. And the answer they arrive at will have a huge impact on many households’ budgets.
Collective voice: how the employment rights bill could boost the trade union presence at work
The bill sets out measures that will better equip unions to operate in modern workplaces. Including, union access to workplaces, fairer balloting rules, greater protection for trade unionists, beefed-up collective consultation rights, new rights for equality reps...
The Employment Rights Bill: a potential gamechanger
The government’s Employment Rights Bill offers a real moment of hope for working people. This landmark piece of legislation represents a positive and ambitious plan to make work pay. And it will benefit millions of workers, especially those trapped in low-paid and insecure employment.
A massive boost to workers’ rights: the new Employment Rights Bill
Within the 100-day deadline promised in opposition, the Labour government today tabled an employment rights bill that takes vital first steps in improving working lives for millions of people.
Huge support for Labour’s New Deal workers’ rights plans
A poll commissioned by the TUC shows huge backing across the political spectrum for improving protections at work and for the fundamental policies that underpin Labour’s New Deal for working people.
The New Deal gets one step closer
The new Labour government has taken the first step in reversing the country’s failed 14-year experiment with ultra-flexible labour markets by announcing plans for a law to boost workers’ rights.
