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Worker protections in the UK compared to the rest of the OECD

Report: Falling behind on labour rights

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Employment Rights Act

The Employment Rights Act introduces major reforms to UK employment law, with changes being implemented in stages from December 2025 through to 2027.

Employment Rights Act

The professional trade union for prison, correctional and secure psychiatric workers.

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Criminal/civil justice system (inc prisons and secure facilities)

Membership

Male 24,657 | Female 12,052 | Other 6 | Total 36,715

General secretary

Steve Gillan

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Address

Cronin House

245 Church Street

London

N9 9HW

Email

gs@poauk.org.uk

Telephone

020 8803 0255

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