‘The writing was on the wall months ago when Joe Biden closed the door on any quick trade deal with the UK and warned Johnson about risking the Good Friday Agreement.’
‘The European Commission is proposing new laws to protect ‘digital platform’ and precarious workers.’
‘Any chance of a softer approach to the Frost/Johnson’s post Brexit game playing and sabre rattling were dashed by the deal which stresses a commitment “to a common European policy’
‘It appears the government has ignored the views expressed by unions and employment rights experts that this legislation is totally unnecessary and is purely punitive against trade unions.’
‘Johnson and Frost are playing a dangerous game. EU watchers are predicting far from sitting back and taking it on the chin the EU may launch immediate action against the UK’
In an open and honest debate on electoral system reform, Unite votes to end support for ‘First Past The Post’ electoral system.
After Labour conference passed a Young Labour motion on Israel and Palestine, Unite’s Tony Burke says Labour must be clear in its support for Palestinian rights.
‘Johnson will now have to properly explain why there will be no trade deal with the US for the foreseeable future given it was the glittering Brexit prize promised’
Unions in New Zealand have praised proposals for the implementation of a new Fair Pay Agreement, which aims to create industry-wide pay deals with minimum terms and conditions.
Flexible working and employment rights are vote winners, but Labour need to make clear they will end zero hours contracts.
