Disproportionate job losses among disabled people
One in three disabled people find themselves out of work within a year of starting a new job – while one in six people in work who become ‘limited in daily activities’ lose their jobs within a year. These new statistics, derived from official survey data, highlight the need for a different approach to tackling […]
TUC challenges employer “red tape” campaign
In an open letter to Britain's employers, released as the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) national conference opens, TUC General Secretary John Monks has told them to stop exaggerating the effects of red tape and instead tackle the real problems challenging the economy – productivity and skills. The letter says that employers ran the same […]
“Regulation has benefits” says Mowlam
Millions of people's lives have been improved as a result of regulations brought in over the last few years, Cabinet Office Minister Mo Mowlam said yesterday. She was replying to recent criticisms of regulation by business organisations and professional bodies. Dr Mowlam said, "We make no apology for introducing policies which ensure that people earn […]
Government accused of “Words but no Action” on stress law
The government's workplace safety watchdog stands accused of a "fainthearted" response to occupational stress. The Health and Safety Commission has opted for a National Stress Awareness Day PR stunt, ignoring overwhelming support for the introduction of a new stress law to protect workers from the UK's top workplace hazard, according to the TUC backed 'Hazards' […]
The TUC on the Employment Framework Directive
The TUC has welcomed a new European law which within six years will make it illegal for most UK employers to discriminate against employees because of their age, sexual orientation, religion or any disability they may have. The TUC congratulates the government on its positive contribution to getting the new Directive through. But the TUC […]
