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HoL debate: Trade Union Bill 'will lengthen conflict and increase litigation'

16 February 2016

Peers from across parties have argued new legislation in the Trade Union Bill has no justification and will agitate rather than resolve conflict between employers and unions.

Govt agree to e-balloting "in principle" but no changes to Bill

12 February 2016

The House of Lords has this week debated e-balloting as part of the Committee stage of the Trade Union Bill.

TUB: Workers’ political voices will struggle against “a cacophony of noise” from the right

11 February 2016

President of the Institute of Employment Rights Professor Keith Ewing claimed in a House of Lords Select Committee today that changes the rules governing trade unions’ political funds will lead to a weakening in the power of workers’ political voice.

WATCH: IER President gives evidence on the Trade Union Bill to HoL Select Committee

11 February 2016

President of the IER Professor Keith Ewing this morning gave evidence on the Trade Union Bill's proposals to change the way trade unions manage their political funds to a House of Lords Select Committee.

Leaked letter reveals Tories conceding on punitive trade union laws

08 February 2016

A letter to Conservative ministers Oliver Letwin and Chris Grayling from Business Minister Nick Boles reveals the Tories considering concessions to the Trade Union Bill.

Parliamentary committee notes potential for human rights breaches in Trade Union Bill

05 February 2016

The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) has reported on the Trade Union Bill, noting the potential for breaches of international human rights law in some of the legislation the government has proposed.

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