News Brief 14 February 2014
Submitted by carolyn on Fri, 14/02/2014 - 15:59
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In the news this weekIt may be Valentine’s day but there is little in the way of cheery news to report in this week's News Brief. That is of course unless you are a banker, when you will love the fact that you have managed to receive over twice as much in bonuses as you have paid out in corporation tax since 2008. Perhaps that’s one reason why so many ordinary working people turned out in support of our Hands off our Unions rally earlier in the week. Workers know that the best way to curtail the financial greed and the exploitative practices of employers is to strengthen the bargaining position of trade unions. We've gone into more depth on a wide range of stories this week. Click through on the stories below to read more. |
TUC survey on cost of living Click here to tell your storyThis March the TUC is organising Fair Pay Fortnight – a series of events across the UK that will raise awareness about falling living standards and the need for action on fair pay. The TUC are looking for people willing to talk about how the cost of living crisis is impacting on their lives. Got a story to tell? Tell it to the TUC Pensions. Teachers’ Pensions – A perspective from the NUTBy Nick Kirkby Protecting pensions is a key part of the NUT’s continuing campaign to stand up for education. NUT Principal Pension Officer explains why the union is determined to continue the fight Read more…  Pensions: changes and challengesBy Roger Jeary The impact of pensions and pension legislation – an issue near the top of the agenda for trade unions seeking to protect workers’ rights – was the subject of an interesting and well attended conference on 12th February in the headquarters of Unite. Roger Jeary reports on the discussion.Read more… Protecting Agency Workers . CWU Agency Campaign – Securing a fair deal for agency workersBy Billy Hayes, CWU A CWU delegation recently met with MEPS and European Commission officials in Brussels to highlight the widespread avoidance of fair treatment for agency workers in the UK, which they argue is incompatible with the EU Temporary Agency Workers Directive (TAWD). Read more…
Access to Justice. Disappointng decision on ET Fees to be appealed by UNISONUNISON, the UK's largest union, has pledged to “fight on” in the face of the High Court ruling rejecting UNISON’s challenge to the Government’s decision to introduce employment tribunal and employment appeal tribunal fees. Read more… IER Manifesto for Collective Bargaining Read the ten-point manifestoBuy the bookVIDEOS: Watch the expertsPODCASTS: Listen to the experts
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Forthcoming eventsPensions: Changes and challenges Wednesday 26 February 2014
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New publications Labour migration in hard times: Reforming labour market regulation?Edited by Bernard Ryan A collection of papers by the UK's leading experts on labour migration on the exploitation of migrant workers and the need for labour law reform.  Justice Deferred: a critical guide to the Coalition's employment tribunal reformsBy David Renton and Anna Macey Justice Deferred maps out in a concise, easy to read, accessible style and language, the ideologically driven path being pursued by the Coalition Government. It provides a critical guide to changes in employment tribunal rules and procedures.  Reconstruction after the crisis: a manifesto for collective bargainingBy Professor Keith Ewing and John Hendy QC This publication presents an evidence-based policy proposal for the state encouragement of collective bargaining, and particularly sectoral bargaining, as a tried-and-tested means of reducing income inequality and stimulating the sustainable recovery of a strong and resilient economy.  Labour Law Highlights 1013By Rebecca Tuck, Betsan Criddle & Stuart Brittenden SPECIAL OFFER – 4 for the price of 1! Buy Labour Law Highlights 2013 and get Labour Law Highlights 2012, 2011, and 2010 for free! Already got past copies of Labour Law Highlights? You can still buy this year’s copy on its own for the usual price of £8. |
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