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Labour to force vote on boosting workers’ rights in wake of P&O sackings

Labour will force an emergency vote in Parliament on Monday on the sacking of 800 P&O workers and demand that the Government takes action to outlaw the so-called fire and rehire of staff. The party said reports suggest the Government was made aware ...

20 Mar 2022 at 23:55

‘Low-paid workers unlikely to report abuses out of fear and insecurity’

Low-paid workers do not report being underpaid because of fear and insecurity, a new report warns. The Low Pay Commission (LPC) said the process for reporting abuses is not working for the most vulnerable employees. It studied non-compliance and ...

25 Jul 2022 at 04:16

TUC warns new Prime Minister not to weaken workers’ rights

The leader of the TUC has warned the new Prime Minister she will face huge resistance if she attempts to weaken workers’ rights. General secretary Frances O’Grady said the union organisation is prepared to take the Government to court if Liz ...

07 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Liz Truss urged to ‘come clean’ over plans for workers’ rights

Liz Truss has been urged to “come clean” over her plans for workers’ rights if she becomes prime minister, amid reports she is planning a post-Brexit shake-up of employment laws. The Times reported on Saturday that the Foreign Secretary, ...

03 Sept 2022 at 11:48

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New entitlement to paid sick leave for Waterford workers comes into effect

A new entitlement to employer-paid sick leave has come into effect today (January 3). Workers in Waterford and across Ireland will now be entitled to up to three days of employer-paid sick leave in a year paid at 70% of gross salary up ...

03 Jan 2023 at 17:33

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New entitlement to paid sick leave for Carlow workers comes into effect

A new entitlement to employer-paid sick leave has come into effect today (January 3). Workers in Carlow and across Ireland will now be entitled to up to three days of employer-paid sick leave in a year paid at 70% of gross salary up ...

03 Jan 2023 at 18:33

Scotland

Humza Yousaf ‘vehemently’ against Westminster’s ‘anti-strike laws’

Scotland’s First Minister stressed his commitment to protecting workers’ rights after meeting with trade union chiefs with Humza Yousaf making clear he is “vehemently” opposed to Westminster legislation which aims to limit ...

20 Jun 2023 at 18:18

Ireland

‘I felt I was being watched’: Push to tackle ‘vicious’ union-busting in Ireland

Union-busting in Ireland is “thriving” despite denials that it takes place, according to a campaign group that launched a study highlighting its impact on workers’ wellbeing. The research found that more than half of ...

23 Oct 2024 at 16:02

General Election

People Before Profit candidate for Louth vows to fight for workers rights if elected

People Before Profit-Solidarity candidate for Louth James Renaghan has called for an end to 100 years of Fianna Fáil/Fine Gael rule and for another Ireland. James said People Before Profit TDs elected to the next ...

23 Oct 2024 at 13:33

Tories warn of ‘existential crisis’ as Employment Bill to cost firms billions

Tories: Changes to employment rights could cause ‘crisis’ for small businesses

Small businesses should be spared from some of the proposed changes to employment rights, the Conservatives have suggested, as Whitehall’s own analysis of the legislation shows it could cost firms almost £5 ...

21 Oct 2024 at 23:07

World

May Day rallies across Asia and Europe call for improved workers’ rights

Activists took to the streets in Asian capitals and European cities on Wednesday to mark May Day with protests over rising prices and government labour policies, and calls for improved workers’ rights. May ...

01 May 2024 at 17:16

Four-day working week will not be imposed on employers, says Government

A minister has warned four-day weeks will not “apply to everybody”, including teachers, as she vowed her Government would “encourage workers to be able to ask” for flexible working. Education minister ...

30 Aug 2024 at 19:28

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