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Five key issues for unions to take to Starmer talks
Amid reports that the government's scientific advisers have recommended a second national lockdown over the October school half term, pressure is increasing on the government to announce a scheme to replace the Job Retention Scheme that is due to end in late October.
In his keynote speech to the TUC this Tuesday (15 September 2020), leader of the Labour Party Keir Starmer urged the government to work with the Labour Party, trade unions and employers to develop a “national plan” that aims to prevent mass unemployment and protect workers’ pay and job security.
We have picked out of our influential Manifesto for Labour Law five key demands for unions to take forth to Starmer, all of which we believe will support the UK to weather the storm of the pandemic.
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COMMENT: Covid-19 and workplace rights
Chair of the IER, Lord John Hendy QC, and President of the IER, Professor Keith Ewing, urge the Labour Party to commit to compliance with international labour law.
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IER and Covid-19
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