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Unite sets legal precedent against umbrella company in bogus self-employment case

07 June 2018

Unite has set a legal precedent in its case on behalf of an agency worker, who suffered unfair deductions from his wages as the result of a bogus self-employment "scam".

Unite calls on govt to "stop playing Russian roulette with people's money" after Carillion collapse

07 June 2018

After the announcement today that the collapse of Carillion will cost the taxpayer £148 million, Unite has called on the government to "stop playing Russian roulette with people's money" and keep public services in public hands.

Executive pay inquiry: Persimmon is "a tale of corporate greed"

06 June 2018

The remuneration structure at house-builder Persimmon has been described as "a tale of corporate greed and incompetent pay management" by the Chair of a government inquiry into income inequality.

McDonnell endorses IER Manifesto for Labour Law

05 June 2018

Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell endorsed the Institute of Employment Rights' Manifesto for Labour Law at two conferences this weekend.

GMB welcomes Labour pledge to end "poverty wages" in schools

05 June 2018

Shadow Education Secretary Angela Rayner has told GMB conference that Labour will reinstate the School Support Staff Negotiating Body to put an end to "poverty wages" at schools.

RMT challenges Grayling to meet with rail staff

05 June 2018

The General Secretary of RMT, Mick Cash, has called on Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to meet with the rail staff taking the brunt of customer anger over the failings of recent weeks.

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