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Reform UK admits plan to scrap Labour’s employment rights
'Reform have formally declared war on British workers.'
employment rights
Reasons to be Cheerful Podcast: 5 takeaways from the latest episode
A roundup of the Reasons to be Cheerful Podcast
P&O is a disgraceful example of ‘fire and replace’, so what can we do to stop it happening again?
'The problem of ‘fire and replace’ will be resolved only if we remove the opportunity and incentive for employers to use it'
Why government plans to ditch promised new workers’ rights laws should worry us all
'The long-awaited employment bill, which was expected to have included rights to flexible working, predictable working hours and more protection for pregnant workers is not expected to be included in the forthcoming Queens Speech.'
Outrage after P&O ferry crews at Dover replaced ‘by seafarers paid just £1.80 an hour’
'The government needs to urgently outlaw fire and rehire and strengthen workers' rights.'
UnionDues: Labour market regulation needs strong unions
'In our first episode of 2022, we look at the thorny question of labour market regulation.'