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Note on relevant H&S laws for workers working during coronavirus crisis.
A note on some of the relevant health and safety law for workers working during the coronavirus crisis. By Lord John Hendy QC The evidence is becoming overwhelming that many employers not involved in essential work have been insisting on … Continue reading
Prof. Keith Ewing On The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
By K D Ewing, Institute of Employment Rights The government’s recently announced Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme was met with widespread approval. According to the government website, ‘all UK employers with a PAYE scheme will be able to access support to … Continue reading
Neo-liberalism and deregulation have exposed the population to virus
By Adrian Weir, Assistant Secretary, Campaign for Trade Union Freedom “Neo-liberalism and the de-regulation of the labour market have dangerously exposed the whole population to the #COVID-19 virus” – Adrian Weir Are we to be undone in our hour of … Continue reading
Government must extend wage assistance to help construction’s million plus bogus self-employed
Unite, the UK’s construction union, is calling on the government to extend its wage support scheme announced last on 20th March, to protect the million plus workers trapped in bogus self-employment in the building industry, during the coronavirus crisis. Unite … Continue reading
The Prospect Of Mass Destitution In Britain Calls For Radical Measures
The government’s Bill in response to coronavirus does not protect against the grave risk of increased hunger, hypothermia, homelessness and, ultimately, insurrection, says Lord John Hendy QC. The measures taken in response to the current coronavirus pandemic are remarkable in … Continue reading
After 46 years the Shrewsbury pickets have a chance to clear their names
The notorious case of the jailing of six striking building workers in 1973 has finally been referred to the Court of Appeal following a long campaign battle. By Eileen Turnbull, First published in the Morning Star, March 17th “Some will think … Continue reading
European TUC Data On Agreements Involving Trade Unions
See all agreements involving trade unions at national and EU level to tackle #coronavirus and its impact on working people by clicking here etuc.org/en/trade-unions-and-coronavirus… Constantly updated – CTUF will update this message and also sent out tweets when new agreements … Continue reading
Coronavirus And Campaign For Trade Union Freedom
Due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus disease and the Government’s ineptitude in the face of the crisis the Steering Committee of the Campaign For Trade Union Freedom believes that it would be reckless and foolhardy to proceed with … Continue reading
Brexit – Why Free Ports Are A Race To The Bottom
By Scott Gilfillan There’s no evidence that free ports create jobs or stimulate growth – and they could be a Trojan Horse for watering down employment protections after Brexit. This week, the government launched a consultation on creating up to 10 … Continue reading
Support Unite Members In Dispute With The RSPCA
Unite the Union members at the RSPCA are currently being balloted to take strike action over new contracts being forced on them by RSPCA, who are proposing to end their hard working, skilled, caring and loyal staff’s contractual right to … Continue reading
