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employment rights
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The Timespolitics35 days ago
UK Government to Ease Strike Ballot Rules for Unions
The government plans to remove the 50 per cent turnout threshold for strike ballots this year. The change follows the Employment Rights Act 2025 and will affect unions including the National Education Union.
BBC Newspolitics51 days ago
Green Party Proposes £15 Minimum Wage by 2027 Amid Broader Debate on Worker Rights
The Green Party of England and Wales unveiled pledges including a £15 minimum wage for all ages and bans on fire and rehire practices. Leader Zack Polanski criticized Labour's measures as weakened by corporate pressure. Other parties outlined contrasting positions on employment r…