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Articles tagged with: strikes bill
It’s time to ditch the government's draconian anti-strike bill for good
Economy
By Paul Nowak
It’s time to ditch the government's draconian anti-strike bill for good
A week ago today the government suffered a humiliating defeat in the High Court over its controversial change to agency worker regulations.
One year after the P&O Ferries scandal, rogue employers remain free to treat workers appallingly
Economy
By Paul Nowak
One year after the P&O Ferries scandal, rogue employers remain free to treat workers appallingly
One year ago today, almost 800 dedicated seafarers were sacked by P&O Ferries unlawfully over video call.
The Strikes Bill will put the UK at odds with much of Europe
Home affairs
By Catherine Barnard
The Strikes Bill will put the UK at odds with much of Europe
The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill is being pushed through Parliament with some speed. It shows the government’s determination to prove it is dealing with strikes in the public sector.
Lords Diary: Baroness O'Grady
Home affairs
By Baroness O’Grady
Lords Diary: Baroness O'Grady
My first week in the Lords after standing down as TUC general secretary
Labour Lays Into Ambulance Waiting Times, Inflation Falls Again, Nurses Begin Fresh Strike
Health
Labour Lays Into Ambulance Waiting Times, Inflation Falls Again, Nurses Begin Fresh Strike
Labour leader Keir Starmer has accused the prime minister of not taking responsibility for long ambulance waiting times in a heated session of Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), as a new wave of NHS staff go on strike.
Government Proposes 'Blue Light' Minimum Services In New Anti-Strike Law
Parliament
Government Proposes "Blue Light" Minimum Services In New Anti-Strike Law
Business secretary Grant Shapps has introduced a controversial new bill in Parliament to limit the effectiveness of strike action.