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They don’t do it for the prestige, they do it for the difference they can make to people’s lives, every day – its time to recognise their superhuman efforts
The article Local government workers are ‘everyday action heroes’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.
UNISON has been working with Dan Jarvis MP on a bill, which just passed its third reading, to provide additional protections in the workplace
The article Blog: A significant step forward for pregnant workers and new parents first appeared on the UNISON National site.
“This government let frontline workers take responsibility when times were at their toughest, but now it refuses to take responsibility for the things that are in its control”
The article Blog: It is within their power to give NHS workers the pay they deserve first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Millions of working people have been failed by this government for too long, as Liz Truss takes over from the self-aggrandising, debasing Boris Johnson
The article Blog: The time to act on the cost of living is now, prime minister first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Get involved with your branch’s activities on UNISON’s day of action, in England, on 25 May
The article Blog: It’s time to put NHS pay right first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Insulting 1% pay offer doesn’t recognise efforts of those fighting COVID for over a year, and will lead to an exodus of loyal staff while doing nothing to attract new recruits
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For our public services, for our communities, for our union – last week’s election result was a devastating blow. We now face a Conservative government with a large majority who have shown time and…Read more…
In November every year, I carry out an analysis of the influence of twitter accounts for all the TUC-affiliated unions. I compile the results into a league table, so unions can measure their progress…Read more…
27 September 2019
By Sarah Glenister, National Development Officer, Institute of Employment Rights
At Labour Party Conference, Jeremy Corbyn, John McDonnell and Laura Pidcock all confirmed their…Read more…
27 September 2019
By Professor David Whyte, University of Liverpool
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By David Whyte, Professor of socio-legal studies at Liverpool University
There is an alternative to allowing a tiny unaccountable elite to run the economy and the planet into the ground – and those…Read more…
15 July 2019
By Lydia Hayes, University of Cardiff
On Tuesday 16th (tomorrow) the Institute of Employment Rights and Wales TUC will hold a public meeting in Cardiff on trade union rights and fair…Read more…
Every year I carry out an analysis of the websites of all the TUC affiliated unions to compare their perceived ‘authority’. I compile the results into the trade union website league table (see…Read more…
03 July 2019
By Laura Pidcock, Shadow Minister for Labour
The work of the Institute of Employment Rights (IER) over the last three decades has been essential and remains so today.
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01 July 2019
By Ben Crawford, University of Liverpool
Who would you trust to make decisions around an elderly relative’s care – care home workers, or hedge fund managers?
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Unionlearn, the learning and skills organisation of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), has recently launched a new careers area on their website called ‘Careerszone’. The aim is to provide a…Read more…
31 May 2019
By Tonia Novitz, Professor of Labour Law, University of Bristol
Freedom of association is a foundational principle of the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Not only is this…Read more…
30 May 2019
A ministry of labour would be the ultimate resistance to the Thatcher revolution and begin reversing decades of anti-union legislation, Professor Keith Ewing has said.
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01 March 2019
By Carolyn Jones, IER Director
Last week, the officers of the Institute of Employment Rights were guest speakers at an international conference of trade unionists, policy makers and…Read more…
01 March 2019
By Carolyn Jones, IER Director
Last week, the officers of the Institute of Employment Rights were guest speakers at an international conference of trade unionists, policy makers and…Read more…