01 March 2017
By Sarah Glenister, National Development Officer, Institute of Employment Rights
On taking the mantle of Prime Minister last year, Theresa May attempted to rebrand the Tories the…Read more…
If it was safe enough to choose our new PM, online voting is safe enough for trade unions
The Conservative Party leadership election has been rapid, dramatic and completely bewildering. And now with the withdrawal of the last remaining challenger to Theresa May it looks like there won’t even be a vote at all. But there’s one thing in this campaign that has been overlooked in…Read more…
Blacklisters’ public funds bonanza
Companies guilty of blacklisting workers have enjoyed a share in a £1.5bn bonanza of Scottish taxpayers’ money according to Unite. The figure is revealed as Unite Scotland prepares to present…Read more…
A nasty Bill turned into a nasty Act
06 May 2016
By Carolyn Jones, Director, Institute of Employment Rights
The Trade Union Bill has now passed through its Parliamentary stages, receiving Royal Assent on Wednesday 04 May –…Read more…
‘Dark day’ for workers
The government’s controversial trade union Bill was granted royal assent this afternoon (May 4) – and now is officially made law. The Bill – which will now as law severely hobble the ability…Read more…
Trade Union Bill: Stand up for union rights
This week saw the latest skirmish in the battle against the Trade Union Bill. Through cross-party working in Parliament and campaigning hard across the country, we have forced the Government into…Read more…
As we condemn the Trade Union Bill we shouldn’t overlook what our campaigning has achieved
This is a bad bill but without the labour movement pushing back with passion and vigour, it could have been much worse.
The article As we condemn the Trade Union Bill we shouldn’t overlook what our…Read more…
Union campaign scores a win with big changes made to #TUbill
It’s been a difficult 10 months since the Government introduced the Trade Union Bill. The co-ordinated campaign against these damaging proposals has taken a huge effort from across the union movement. But the bill that passed the Commons today was hugely reduced from what the government had…Read more…
UNISON lobbying sees ministers move on facility time
Ministers have backed away from an outright ban on facility time across the UK’s public services
The article UNISON lobbying sees ministers move on facility time first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
Lords say no to govt again
In yet another defeat against the government’s trade union Bill, peers passed an amendment yesterday (April 19) reversing a ban on a method for paying union subscriptions in the public sector. …Read more…
Government withdraws plan to stop check-off for subs payment
‘Now at least UNISON can concentrate on campaigning to protect public sector employees at work and the services they deliver’
The article Government withdraws plan to stop check-off for subs payment…Read more…
Tell MPs not to overrule Lords changes to Trade Union Bill
On 27 April MPs vote on the final Trade Union Bill and decide whether to accept amendments made by Peers.Read more…
A significant victory for our union and our movement
This is a change that wasn’t in the interest of public service workers, employers or those who rely upon the services they provide. I’m glad that the government have seen sense at this late…Read more…
Trade Union Bill takes a battering in the Lords: What’s next in #TUbill campaign?
We’re nearing the end of the parliamentary process of the controversial Trade Union Bill. It has been a bruising experience for the government, lasting longer than they had hoped, and with a successions of embarrassments, defeats and concessions along the way. Much is still up for grabs, but…Read more…
UNISON welcomes government change of heart over check-off
Commenting on the announcement in the Lords today (Tuesday) that the government is no longer to stop unions from collecting members’ subs via their pay packets, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis…Read more…
Triple whammy for TU Bill
The government’s attack on trade unions faced a triple defeat last night (March 16), as the House of Lords moved to block key measures in the controversial trade union Bill. Peers voted in…Read more…
Lords inflict serious blow to the Trade Union Bill
Peers vote for three key changes to the government’s damaging trade union reforms
The article Lords inflict serious blow to the Trade Union Bill first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
Triple whammy defeat for government over #TUbill
Members of the House of Lords voted to defeat the government three times inside three hours tonight during the report stage debate for the trade union bill. The votes concerned substantial amendments to the bill over electronic balloting for strike vot…Read more…
The government should let union members choose how they vote
Today, the Chancellor will present his budget for the year ahead. But it’s not the only important thing happening. Though it won’t be dominating the headlines, the government’s controversial Trade Union Bill is reaching its final stages in the House of Lords. What is represents is a last chance for…Read more…
Tell your MP trade union bill opposition hasn’t gone away
The government’s controversial trade union bill will be coming back to the House of Commons in April, for the final Parliamentary stages before it becomes law.Read more…