workers rights

February 5, 2019

Hermes and GMB in groundbreaking gig economy deal

Hermes’ self-employed couriers now have the option to take holiday pay and have guaranteed earnings following a groundbreaking deal between the leading consumer delivery company and GMB Union.
January 15, 2019

London minicab drivers protest against 'tax on the poor'

Minicab drivers say congestion charge cuts their take home pay while doing little to address environmental concerns.
September 29, 2018

Two million self-employed adults earn less than minimum wage

On average, self-employed people earn considerably less than those in employment.
September 23, 2018

US Federal Court blocks law stripping farm workers of their rights

A federal court has blocked a North Carolina law that prevents farmworkers from organising and making collective bargaining agreements with their employers from going into effect as a legal challenge proceeds.
August 19, 2018

Scottish TUC found to have victimised ethnic minority worker

An Employment Appeal Tribunal in Edinburgh has ruled the Scottish Trade Union Congress victimised an employee when selecting him for redundancy.
March 28, 2018

Number of working age people with cancer rises 10% in five years

Too many cancer patients are unaware of their employer’s legal obligations, says Macmillan Cancer Support.
January 30, 2018

New poll shows 82% of Uber customers would use an ethical alternative

New polling shows that 82 per cent of Uber customers would be likely to use an alternative service with better rights for drivers.uber
December 6, 2017

Day of action in campaign for justice for blacklisted workers.

Members of Unite trade union working in the construction industry will be lobbying Parliament on Wednesday 6 December 2017 as part of a nationwide day of action, in the ongoing campaign for justice for blacklisted workers.
November 24, 2017

TUC General Secretary calls for justice for working people in Vatican speech

The TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady will today deliver a speech at the Vatican as part of a two-day meeting of Catholic and labour movement leaders.
November 23, 2017

Committees publish Bill to end exploitation in the gig economy

The draft Bill aims to close the loopholes that allow companies to use bogus 'self-employment' status as a route to cheap labour and tax avoidance, saying the law must not allow willingness to exploit workers to be a competitive advantage.