[IER] IER recommends policy directions for fairer post-pandemic UK

Fri May 7 17:01:02 BST 2021

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IER recommends policy directions for fairer post-pandemic UK

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This May Day, the Institute of Employment Rights expanded on its post-pandemic manifesto by recommending policy directions that would create a fairer post-pandemic UK.

With so many jobs lost during the crisis, increasing employment is an immediate priority, but our experts propose that quality is just as important as quantity when it comes to creating these new roles.

Investment should be made into creating jobs that are better, more fulfilling, sustainable and create a green economy.

Further, a new deal for workers must tackle inequality, include the restoration of collective bargaining, overhaul our rights at work, stamp out abuse, regrow the State, strengthen our democracy, control globalisation and implement the rule of law internationally.  

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About this event

On international workers’ day we celebrated trade union victories, organised for resistance against authoritarianism and planned for a fundamental change in workers’ rights in Britain.

Speakers

*	Maxine Peake
*	Lord John Hendy QC,
*	Prof Keith Ewing
*	Andy McDonald MP, Shadow Sec. of State for Employment Rights
*	Eileen Turnbull (Shrewbury24 Campaign),
*	Matt Wrack (FBU),
*	Dave Ward (CWU)
*	Sarah Wooley (Baker Union),
*	Paddy Lillis (USDAW)
*	Kate Ewing,
*	Mick Rix (GMB),
*	Yvette Williams (Grassroots Black Left),
*	Andy Green (CTUF),
*	Colin Hayden,
*	Strike Map UK,
*	Trade union reps from Australia and USA

***This event was kindly sponsored by the NWTUC, and Unite the Union West Midlands Region***

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NHS needs £102bn funding increase, economists and doctors warn

The UK is lagging behind other developed economies in terms of population health as a result of austerity and other policy decisions, experts warn.

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NHS pay rise has public support

Two-thirds of the population want NHS staff to get more than a 1% pay rise this year. 

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May Day win for IKEA workers

GMB union secured the living wage for all IKEA staff in time for May Day. 

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Govt taskforce backs more flexible working

Both HR and trade union professionals are pushing for stronger rights to flexible working arrangements. 

 <https://www.ier.org.uk/news/govt-taskforce-backs-more-flexible-working/> Read full story 

IER and Covid-19

Due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus disease and the need to keep our staff, supporters and speakers safe, IER is holding all events online until further notice.

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