Workers push for new rights as labour law continues to evolve

Collective labour law in the UK has changed significantly since the election of New Labour back in 1997. Statutory trade union recognition rights, and increased legal protection for striking employees and collective agreements, are just some of the major developments we have seen over the past 11 years.

However, unions are reportedly pushing for more changes. At a recent Labour Party policy meeting, it is understood that they sought an end to the ban on secondary strike action, a relaxation of Thatcherite union reform legislation and new rules to protect employees in private equity takeovers.
 

It’s untenable to have a normal retirement age in public-sector schemes that is significantly different from the state retirement age

Brian Bailey, Director of pensions, West Midlands Pension Fund and member of High Pay Commission