TUC welcomes review of right to request flexible working
Last month the TUC welcomed the announcement of the Queen’s Speech that the Government is to review the existing right that some working parents and all carers have to request flexible working. In...
View ArticleFull report of the Commission released
The full version of the Commission’s report, “Hard Work, Hidden Lives”, with a much deeper level of evidence on all areas investigated by the Commission, has now been published and can be downloaded...
View ArticleMore resources needed for GLA
The chairman of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority has complained about the level of resources his organisation has as it attempts to crack down on illegal gangmasters. Paul Whitehouse made his...
View ArticleParliamentary event – access to healthcare for vulnerable migrants
The health charity, Medact, as part of coalition of voluntary groups, is leading a campaign aimed at protecting the rights of the most vulnerable migrants needing health care. The campaign is...
View ArticleExploitative gangmasters have licenses revoked
Nine licensed gangmasters have been found to be violating standards imposed by the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA). The gangmasters were supplying hundreds of mainly Polish, Lithuanian, Latvian...
View ArticleCommission Short Report released
We’ve released the shorter version of the Commission’s report, “Hard Work, Hidden Lives”. You can download it or read the executive summary and recommendations. Download in pdf format Read summary Our...
View ArticleLords investigate economic impacts of migration
The House Of Lords Economic Affairs Committee has decided to conduct an inquiry into the economic impact of immigration in the UK. The call for written evidence has now closed, and submissions from...
View ArticleVictory over flouting of minumum wage at Malvern College
The Association of Teachers and Lecturers has reported that it has won a victory over flouting of the national minimum wage by Malvern College. In an out of court settlement the school agreed to pay...
View ArticleUnion investigates gross health and safety violations
Union officials are investigating claims of “gross breaches” of health and safety and employment law at a firm which hired migrant workers, it was revealed yesterday. Unite said it had been made aware...
View ArticleTUC welcomes apprentices bill
Last month TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber commented on the Draft Apprenticeships Reform Bill from the Queen’s Speech stating: “The TUC welcomes measures to improve the number of apprenticeships...
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