[IER] John McDonnell: IER Manifesto will be blueprint for Labour policy

[Sarah Glenister]

IER News Brief 15/09/17

 <http://ier.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=bd54234bc7&e=71131c031b> Follow us on Twitter

 

 


news brief

Friday 15th September 2017

  <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3/images/42bef9e9-0080-4d3d-9334-2e260fdb3b8d.gif> 

 



In a statement <http://ier.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=8a5bbdb536&e=71131c031b>  read out at the IER/CTUF fringe Preparing for Power at TUC Congress this week, Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell said the Institute of Employment Rights' Manifesto for Labour Law <http://ier.us12.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=c12d99cd27&e=71131c031b>  will be "the basis for our implementation manual" on workers' rights come the next Labour government.

"As you know thanks to the tremendous work undertaken by Carolyn Jones, John Hendy and Keith Ewing the IER supplied us with a pretty detailed and comprehensive set of proposals for reform," he said, vowing that the Labour Party will draw upon these recommendations to secure "a renaissance of employment rights".

"That includes preparing now the detailed plans for the setting up of a new ministry of labour ... charged with spearheading the legislative programme to establish firm employment rights once again in this country and the return of effective collective bargaining," he added.

Our Manifesto for Labour Law project has now entered its third phase of development, and at TUC Congress this week we launched a new four-page summary <http://ier.us12.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=439778fec7&e=71131c031b>  offering more detailed insight into our recommendations and comparing our approach to that of the Taylor Review.

We also launched two new publications: The Legacy of Thatcherism in European Labour Relations: The Impact of the Politics of Neo-Liberalism and Austerity on Collective Bargaining in a Fragmenting Europe <http://ier.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=3072b580b6&e=71131c031b>  and 8 Good Reasons Why Adult Social Care Needs Sectoral Collective Bargaining <http://ier.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=b13dc938bb&e=71131c031b> . Author of the latter, Dr Lydia Hayes, also spoke at our Fringe event to outline the findings of her research into employment rights in social care and why she believes the industry needs sectoral collective bargaining.

Thank you to everybody who braved the wind and rain to attend our fringe meeting, and to those who came to see us at our stall during Congress. If you missed out, you can see all of our pictures, tweets, and materials on our TUC 2017 page <http://ier.us12.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=625b1db80d&e=71131c031b> . 

Subscribers receive all of our publications free and discount rates on our conferences.  <http://ier.us12.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=3b2cd72f32&e=71131c031b> Subscribe now

 


	

 News and comment

	

 Workers' Rights <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3/images/b1c726de-bf3c-454c-9dd0-50d42672c9ff.png> 

	CETA comes into force next week
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the EU comes into force next week.
 <http://ier.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=ba823ec40e&e=71131c031b> > click here to read full story


 Public sector <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3/images/e80db0b0-be8d-47c8-8d7d-05383e5cbcb3.png> 

	May defeated on public sector pay
The government was this week defeated on the question of public sector pay after the DUP supported a Labour motion to raise wages for NHS workers.
 <http://ier.us12.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=d58c9b57e4&e=71131c031b> > click here to read full story


 Equality <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3/images/41d5d27b-969b-4b55-bcb8-9a0e910471e3.png> 

	TUC votes unanimously for gender pay gap sanctions
At TUC Congress this week, delegates voted unanimously for stronger action on the gender pay gap, describing the current government's gender pay gap reporting legislation "meaningless".
 <http://ier.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=31e0edb889&e=71131c031b> > click here to read full story


 Manifesto <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3/images/95a3f90d-83e6-4ce0-b186-b01b05cc2f77.png> 

	John McDonnell: Preparing for Power
The full statement from John McDonnell at our TUC Congress fringe.
 <http://ier.us12.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=0fadb58102&e=71131c031b> > click here to read full story


 Workers' rights <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3/images/b1c726de-bf3c-454c-9dd0-50d42672c9ff.png> 

	Labour MPs call on Tories to protect workers' rights post-Brexit
We provide a comprehensive account of the concerns for workers' rights brought up in the recent second reading of the EU (Withdrawal) Bill.
 <http://ier.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=991c95a9ba&e=71131c031b> > click here to read full story


 Workers' rights <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3/images/4af5273a-321f-46c2-b0ad-932606fe318b.png> 

	Government refuses to commit to blacklisting inquiry despite evidence it is still going on
The government has refused to commit to a public inquiry into blacklisting despite further evidence that the illegal practice continues in the construction industry.
 <http://ier.us12.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=de0ce0f8d5&e=71131c031b> > click here to read full story


 ATJ <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3/images/3217d00c-d174-45e5-a9cf-a588a59f2af4.jpg> 

	Time extended to bring case blocked by unlawful tribunal fees in landmark decision
A claimant who was originally blocked from access to justice due to non-payment of tribunal fees has been granted an extension on the time limit to bring new claims after the fees were found unlawful.
 <http://ier.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=7bbf49e18a&e=71131c031b> > click here to read full story


 Sarah Glenister <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3/images/6091c950-a604-4904-a8d6-9f788f8812f2.bmp> 

	COMMENT: Corporate Governance reforms offer greater transparency, but no real change
Our National Development Officer Sarah Glenister explains why the government's newly announced "reforms" on executive pay and workers' voice can offer no real change.
 <http://ier.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=39928a9827&e=71131c031b> > click here to read full story

 




	

 Sign up for one year's free subscription! 

	

 





 <http://ier.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=88e278d124&e=71131c031b> 





	

  Events 

	

 The Future of Equality Law at Work: Liverpool <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3/images/f8482d95-620d-4d2b-9b29-bca2e1423776.jpg> 

	Liverpool: The Future of Equality Law at Work
05 October 2017 - 09:30 - 15:30
Unite the Union, Liverpool
This conference brings together some of the UK’s leading experts from the fields of law, academia and campaigning to discuss the state of play for equality protections in the country today, what threats they face, and how they can be protected.
Speakers include Matthew Creagh, Dr Anastasia Tataryn, Jo Seery, David Sorensen, Robin White and Dr Wanda Wyporska.
 <http://ier.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=5c65618bcf&e=71131c031b> > click here to read more and book your place


 The Future of Equality Law at Work: London <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3/images/0e25140e-eed6-4cb6-8fba-936df33aac09.jpg> 

	London: The Future of Equality Law at Work
18 October 2017 - 09:30 - 15:30
Unite the Union, London
This conference brings together some of the UK’s leading experts from the fields of law, academia and campaigning to discuss the state of play for equality protections in the country today, what threats they face, and how they can be protected.
Speakers include Matthew Creagh, Aileen McColgan, Rakesh Patel, David Sorensen, Robin White, Dr Lydia Hayes and Dr Wanda Wyporska.
 <http://ier.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=46c10434ce&e=71131c031b> > click here to read more and book your place


 Post-Brexit: Glasgow <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3/images/d704eb1f-18d5-4229-afa4-6f23f8000cc8.jpg> 

	Glasgow: Post-Brexit Employment Rights and Trade Deals
16 November 2017 - 09:30 - 15:30
Unite the Union, Glasgow
At this one-day conference, some of the UK's leading academics, lawyers and campaigners will discuss the threats to employment law posed by Brexit, as well as proposing ideas for how workers' rights can be protected and even improved upon during the negotiations with the EU, as well as in future trade deals.
Speakers include Hilda Palmer, Professor Keith Ewing, Ruth Dukes, Vince Mills, Jackson Cullinane, Jane Carolon and Robin White.
 <http://ier.us12.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=61c0c566f9&e=71131c031b> > click here to read more and book your place


 Post-Brexit: Liverpool <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3/images/68ee08e0-2be1-44e9-838f-be9fca2f366c.jpg> 

	Liverpool: Post-Brexit Employment Rights and Trade Deals
30 November 2017 - 09:30 - 15:30
Unite the Union, Liverpool
At this one-day conference, some of the UK's leading academics, lawyers and campaigners will discuss the threats to employment law posed by Brexit, as well as proposing ideas for how workers' rights can be protected and even improved upon during the negotiations with the EU, as well as in future trade deals.
Speakers include Hilda Palmer, Professor Keith Ewing, Iain Birrell, Professor John Foster and Dan Kindell.
 <http://ier.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=7f57364b06&e=71131c031b> > click here to read more and book your place

 



	

  Publications

	

 CB Europe <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3/images/89596b4b-fb8c-466d-974a-89baa936f609.jpg> 

	The Legacy of Thatcherism in European Labour Relations: The Impact of the Politics of Neo-Liberalism and Austerity on Collective Bargaining in a Fragmenting Europe: £8
By Miguel Martinez Lucio, Aristea Koukiadaki and Isabel Tavora
As the UK prepares to leave the European Union, this analysis – the 11th in our Comparative Notes series – shines a light on the deleterious effect of the nation's deregulatory influence on the bloc.
 <http://ier.us12.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=5d0627c2a6&e=71131c031b> > click here to read more and purchase


 CB in Social Care <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3/images/f5cd005c-17c2-4c04-bd1f-452d91c64d61.jpg> 

	8 Good Reasons Why Adult Social Care Needs Sectoral Collective Bargaining: £8
By Dr Lydia Hayes
In this booklet, Dr Lydia Hayes sets out the lessons learned from her interdisciplinary research into the social care sector, and builds upon the recommendations made in the Institute of Employment Rights' Manifesto for Labour Law: a comprehensive revision of worker’s rights to propose a sectoral collective bargaining structure for the negotiation of wages and conditions.
 <http://ier.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=6f5b40ed2f&e=71131c031b> > out on 23 September - click here to pre-order


 LLH2016 <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3/images/815fda47-e4b4-4148-a3e2-81af67efe0a4.jpg> 

	Labour Law Highlights 2016: £8
Edited by Rebecca Tuck
This year’s Labour Law Highlights is produced against the backdrop of a Brexit vote in the UK and a Trump victory in the USA. It promises to be a bumpy ride ahead!
 <http://ier.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=ec41cfaa70&e=71131c031b> > click here to read more and purchase


 Health and Safety Time for Change <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3/images/afdba51d-b908-42ab-8241-ddca46df52ce.jpg> 

	Health and Safety at Work Act: Time for Change: £10
By Phil James and David Walters
The world of work is changing. Fast. But the framework of law tasked with protecting the health, safety and well being of workers is now 50 years old and – according to the authors of this report – no longer fit for purpose. The authors put forth proposals for reform
 <http://ier.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=0e4d01c010&e=71131c031b> > click here to read more and purchase


 EU Developments <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3/images/fb25d1db-2c1e-4d50-8d47-17dc166f146f.jpeg> 

	Access to Justice: Exposing the myths: £6
By Andrew Moretta
In the second of IER’s series of Mythbusters, Andrew Moretta considers the many myths surrounding access to justice, including the narrative surrounding the “red tape” and “burdens on business” ideology, which he believes paved the way for systematic attacks on the tribunal system.
 <http://ier.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=97c2b42e78&e=71131c031b> > click here to read more and purchase


 Kill the Bill <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3/images/3a996d1c-1459-4dfb-81b8-8901488dad8a.jpg> 

	Protect the right to strike: kill the bill: £5
By John Hendy QC & Professor Keith Ewing
Two leading experts on trade union rights – Professor Keith Ewing and John Hendy QC – publish a short but comprehensive overview of the Trade Union Bill and its implications.
 <http://ier.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=49a285d50b&e=71131c031b> > click here to read more and purchase 


 Ballot Thresholds <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3/images/cee8b19e-c2dc-452d-a284-b14209fbf568.jpg> 

	The Conservative Government’s proposed strike ballot thresholds: The challenge to trade unions: from £6
By Professor Ralph Darlington and Dr John Dobson
According to the authors of this timely report, the government is attempting to rush into law ‘the most sweeping and radical tightening of rules on industrial action since the Thatcher era of the 1980’s’. They warn that such proposals could result in ‘the biggest showdown over industrial relations for a generation’ and go on to drill down into one aspect of the government’s proposals – strike ballots.
 <http://ier.us12.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=f41dbd938a&e=71131c031b> > click here to read more and purchase 


 Keithe Ewing <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3/images/6ac2ddd4-6bd6-4c3f-81ad-06fdb882171c.jpg> 

	The mythology of business: from £6
By David Whyte
The ‘myths’ that this publication takes into consideration are the kind of things that politicians now routinely say without thinking. Yet these 10 myths have very little foundation in reality and are rarely, if ever, accompanied with any concrete evidence to support them.
 <http://ier.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=4fd2ca83bf&e=71131c031b> > click here to read more and purchase 

		
	

 


To unsubscribe, please contact sarah at ier.org.uk <mailto:sarah at ier.org.uk?subject=Unsubscribe> . 

	

Produced by:
Institute of Employment Rights,
4th Floor, Jack Jones House
1 Islington
Liverpool L3 8EG
0151 207 5265
 <http://ier.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=404ab72553&e=71131c031b> www.ier.org.uk

 

	






  <http://ier.us12.list-manage.com/track/open.php?u=f121e48a8bb6d3101590c12d3&id=6202de181f&e=71131c031b> 

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <https://mailman.gn.apc.org/pipermail/ier-elist/attachments/20170915/6fbffb86/attachment-0001.html>