Unions and members of the House of Lords are under pressure again from employers on the Employment Rights Bill still winding its way through Parliament. Labour Unions (formerly TULO) issued the following statement which the Campaign For Trade Union Freedom endorses.
“Unions are crystal clear – the New Deal was a Manifesto commitment, and must be delivered in full. That means passing the Bill intact, and ensuring it is implemented robustly – so the rights deliver on the promise made to voters.
Whether it’s day one rights, the right for everyone to have a guaranteed hours contract, or the repeal of the Trade Union Act – this is the change working people voted for, and the Government must stand firm against unelected Tory and Lib Dem Lords lining up with the Bad Bosses to water down workers’ rights.”