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Let’s unite to force the Tories to ban ‘fire and rehire’
RICHARD BURGON MP argues that fire and rehire is the new Tory blueprint for the whole economy
If the government really wanted to address public finances, improve living standards and begin economic recovery, it would increase its borrowing for investment, argues MICHAEL BURKE
MATT KERR takes a winter journey through poetry, labour and memory, from Glasgow to Newcastle, arguing that our radical past isn’t something to revere from a distance, but a tool still meant to be used
One of Canada’s most revered politicians is a native of Falkirk but is relatively unknown in his original homeland. KENNY MacASKILL tells his story
Labour prospects in May elections may be irrevocably damaged by Birmingham Council’s costly refusal to settle the year-long dispute, warns STEVE WRIGHT
HENRY FOWLER and ROB POOLE explain the significance of today’s Megapicket
JUST when we should be building a fairer society out of the Covid crisis, the Tories and unscrupulous bosses are working hand in glove to intimidate workers across the economy into accepting worse pay and conditions.
Fire and rehire is the latest in a long line of Tory tools used to drive down the pay and conditions of workers.
Exploiting gaps in the law, workers are told to sign away their current pay and conditions — or be sacked.
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The Employment Rights Bill is a vital opportunity to rebalance power between workers and employers. As it passes to the Lords, pressure must be brought to bear to strengthen this key legislation, argues ANDY McDONALD MP
