Trade Union Group of Labour MPs
@tugroupoflabmps.bsky.social
Bringing together Labour MPs who are members of trade unions affiliated to the Labour Party, campaigning for workers' rights and a New Deal for Working People.
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HIGHLIGHTS: Yesterday, Labour MPs stood firm to vote down Conservative and Lib Dem amendments that would water down the landmark Employment Rights Bill. See the highlights here 👇
November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
HIGHLIGHTS: Yesterday, Labour MPs stood firm to vote down Conservative and Lib Dem amendments that would water down the landmark Employment Rights Bill. See the highlights here 👇
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The votes are in: MPs have REJECTED the Conservative and Liberal Democrat attempts to water down Labour's landmark Employment Rights Bill.
Time for the Lords to get out of the way, so the Government can deliver on their manifesto commitment to implement a New Deal for Working People in full.
Time for the Lords to get out of the way, so the Government can deliver on their manifesto commitment to implement a New Deal for Working People in full.
November 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The votes are in: MPs have REJECTED the Conservative and Liberal Democrat attempts to water down Labour's landmark Employment Rights Bill.
Time for the Lords to get out of the way, so the Government can deliver on their manifesto commitment to implement a New Deal for Working People in full.
Time for the Lords to get out of the way, so the Government can deliver on their manifesto commitment to implement a New Deal for Working People in full.
As the Employment Rights Bill returns to the Commons today,
@katrinamurraymp.bsky.social writes on why it's so important we stand against the Tories and Lib Dems' attempts to water down the Bill, and deliver the right for everyone to have a guaranteed hours contract ✍️
www.lbc.co.uk/article/empl...
@katrinamurraymp.bsky.social writes on why it's so important we stand against the Tories and Lib Dems' attempts to water down the Bill, and deliver the right for everyone to have a guaranteed hours contract ✍️
www.lbc.co.uk/article/empl...
It's time to end the political ping pong and pass the Employment Rights Bill, writes Katrina Murray MP | LBC
Today's amendments to the bill from Conservatives and Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords must be defeated.
www.lbc.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 1:58 PM
As the Employment Rights Bill returns to the Commons today,
@katrinamurraymp.bsky.social writes on why it's so important we stand against the Tories and Lib Dems' attempts to water down the Bill, and deliver the right for everyone to have a guaranteed hours contract ✍️
www.lbc.co.uk/article/empl...
@katrinamurraymp.bsky.social writes on why it's so important we stand against the Tories and Lib Dems' attempts to water down the Bill, and deliver the right for everyone to have a guaranteed hours contract ✍️
www.lbc.co.uk/article/empl...
"We cannot allow vested interests to water down the New Deal for Working People, whether that pressure comes from the Lords or from wherever else. This is not politics; this is principle. Labour stands with working people – always."
From @chrisbloore.bsky.social 👇
labourlist.org/2025/10/tori...
From @chrisbloore.bsky.social 👇
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'Labour’s new deal for working people will restore dignity and justice to work – but the Tories and Liberal Democrats are trying to wreck it' - LabourList
time and again the Tories and the Liberal Democrats have worked to water down the Employment Rights Bill. Labour won't let them.
labourlist.org
October 31, 2025 at 12:24 PM
"We cannot allow vested interests to water down the New Deal for Working People, whether that pressure comes from the Lords or from wherever else. This is not politics; this is principle. Labour stands with working people – always."
From @chrisbloore.bsky.social 👇
labourlist.org/2025/10/tori...
From @chrisbloore.bsky.social 👇
labourlist.org/2025/10/tori...
Read @kateosbornemp.bsky.social's article on defending the day one right not to be unfairly dismissed - which would provide much needed security to LGBT+, young, Black and Asian workers that are so often on the sharp end of the labour market 👇
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
Ending unfair dismissal will help all workers – young, LGBT, Black and Asian the most
Right now, your boss is allowed to sack you for any reason they want if you’ve been in your job for less than two years.
www.politicshome.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Read @kateosbornemp.bsky.social's article on defending the day one right not to be unfairly dismissed - which would provide much needed security to LGBT+, young, Black and Asian workers that are so often on the sharp end of the labour market 👇
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
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Cost of living pressures are continuing.
Raising real incomes and living standards is the priority.
I asked which sectors are next for a fair pay agreement — and how the govt plans to extend them to lift wages.
#FairPayAgreement
Raising real incomes and living standards is the priority.
I asked which sectors are next for a fair pay agreement — and how the govt plans to extend them to lift wages.
#FairPayAgreement
October 30, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Cost of living pressures are continuing.
Raising real incomes and living standards is the priority.
I asked which sectors are next for a fair pay agreement — and how the govt plans to extend them to lift wages.
#FairPayAgreement
Raising real incomes and living standards is the priority.
I asked which sectors are next for a fair pay agreement — and how the govt plans to extend them to lift wages.
#FairPayAgreement
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Unions are crystal clear - the New Deal was a Manifesto commitment, and must be delivered in full. That means passing the Employment Rights Bill intact, and ensuring it is implemented robustly - so the rights deliver on the promise made to voters.
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Bosses could still sack new hires under ‘day one’ workers' rights compromise
Union bosses are open to concessions on probation amid warnings that boosted rights for workers from day one could harm the economy
inews.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Unions are crystal clear - the New Deal was a Manifesto commitment, and must be delivered in full. That means passing the Employment Rights Bill intact, and ensuring it is implemented robustly - so the rights deliver on the promise made to voters.
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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Labour's New Deal for Working People will give care workers new collective bargaining rights, driving up pay and conditions - that's why it's got @sarahowen.org.uk's backing
October 2, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Labour's New Deal for Working People will give care workers new collective bargaining rights, driving up pay and conditions - that's why it's got @sarahowen.org.uk's backing
"Every partner, whatever their background, should be supported to be the best parent they can be. This will never happen when new parents must choose between paying bills and paternity leave."
Read this from Connor Rand MP on fixing our broken parental leave system👇
labourlist.org/2025/10/labo...
Read this from Connor Rand MP on fixing our broken parental leave system👇
labourlist.org/2025/10/labo...
'Paternity leave is broken, but now we have a chance to fix it' - LabourList
Parental leave is broken – but Labour’s review gives us an exciting opportunity to fix it.
labourlist.org
October 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
"Every partner, whatever their background, should be supported to be the best parent they can be. This will never happen when new parents must choose between paying bills and paternity leave."
Read this from Connor Rand MP on fixing our broken parental leave system👇
labourlist.org/2025/10/labo...
Read this from Connor Rand MP on fixing our broken parental leave system👇
labourlist.org/2025/10/labo...
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The New Deal for Working People is not done yet. A single status of worker would help to end the scourge of insecure work, that's why @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social wants to see the New Deal implemented in full.
October 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The New Deal for Working People is not done yet. A single status of worker would help to end the scourge of insecure work, that's why @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social wants to see the New Deal implemented in full.
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Labour's New Deal for Working People includes basic rights from day one for all workers, meaning you will no longer have to wait up to 2 years to for protection against unfair dismissal, parental leave and sick pay. That's why @kateosbornemp.bsky.social wants to see the New Deal delivered in full.
October 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Labour's New Deal for Working People includes basic rights from day one for all workers, meaning you will no longer have to wait up to 2 years to for protection against unfair dismissal, parental leave and sick pay. That's why @kateosbornemp.bsky.social wants to see the New Deal delivered in full.
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To grow our economy, we need more people in safe and secure work. That's why we need the New Deal for Working People to be implemented in full.
October 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
To grow our economy, we need more people in safe and secure work. That's why we need the New Deal for Working People to be implemented in full.
Tory and Lib Dem Lords are trying to water down the Employment Rights Bill - their amendments are being debated in the Commons right now.
@mwheelermp.bsky.social sets out why we must stand firm, and protect the new right to a guaranteed hours contract in the Bill
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
@mwheelermp.bsky.social sets out why we must stand firm, and protect the new right to a guaranteed hours contract in the Bill
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
We must not let a Tory-Lib Dem alliance weaken the Employment Rights Bill
Labour’s Employment Rights Bill is set to fundamentally improve work for the millions of workers stuck on exploitative short and zero-hours contracts. But it’s not a done deal — key hurdles still need...
www.politics.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Tory and Lib Dem Lords are trying to water down the Employment Rights Bill - their amendments are being debated in the Commons right now.
@mwheelermp.bsky.social sets out why we must stand firm, and protect the new right to a guaranteed hours contract in the Bill
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
@mwheelermp.bsky.social sets out why we must stand firm, and protect the new right to a guaranteed hours contract in the Bill
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
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Today I, with other members of the @usdawunion.bsky.social Parliamentary Group, wrote to Lib Dem MPs calling on them to help undo the damage Lib Dem and Tory Lords did to the #EmploymentRightsBill.
People in this country deserve security at work and guaranteed hours is part of that.
People in this country deserve security at work and guaranteed hours is part of that.
September 10, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Today I, with other members of the @usdawunion.bsky.social Parliamentary Group, wrote to Lib Dem MPs calling on them to help undo the damage Lib Dem and Tory Lords did to the #EmploymentRightsBill.
People in this country deserve security at work and guaranteed hours is part of that.
People in this country deserve security at work and guaranteed hours is part of that.
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Now the bill to bring passenger rail companies into public ownership has been passed, the govt is getting on with delivering that.
Today I joined @tssaunion.bsky.social to discuss how we ensure it delivers a better experience for passengers and staff alike.
Today I joined @tssaunion.bsky.social to discuss how we ensure it delivers a better experience for passengers and staff alike.
September 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Now the bill to bring passenger rail companies into public ownership has been passed, the govt is getting on with delivering that.
Today I joined @tssaunion.bsky.social to discuss how we ensure it delivers a better experience for passengers and staff alike.
Today I joined @tssaunion.bsky.social to discuss how we ensure it delivers a better experience for passengers and staff alike.
Solidarity with @pcsunion.bsky.social Parliamentary Security Staff taking strike action today against the widening ethnicity pay gap and pay stagnation, and for fair annual leave.
Security staff work 24/7 to keep everyone on the estate safe, they deserve fair pay and recognition for what they do.
Security staff work 24/7 to keep everyone on the estate safe, they deserve fair pay and recognition for what they do.
September 3, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Solidarity with @pcsunion.bsky.social Parliamentary Security Staff taking strike action today against the widening ethnicity pay gap and pay stagnation, and for fair annual leave.
Security staff work 24/7 to keep everyone on the estate safe, they deserve fair pay and recognition for what they do.
Security staff work 24/7 to keep everyone on the estate safe, they deserve fair pay and recognition for what they do.
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Today, I stood with @pcsunion.bsky.social members in the Parliamentary Security Department, standing up for their pay, their leave terms, and highlighting ethnicity pay gaps.
Now, with our Employment Rights Bill, employers must consult unions and respect employees rights and terms at work.
Now, with our Employment Rights Bill, employers must consult unions and respect employees rights and terms at work.
September 3, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Today, I stood with @pcsunion.bsky.social members in the Parliamentary Security Department, standing up for their pay, their leave terms, and highlighting ethnicity pay gaps.
Now, with our Employment Rights Bill, employers must consult unions and respect employees rights and terms at work.
Now, with our Employment Rights Bill, employers must consult unions and respect employees rights and terms at work.
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Rain or shine, we’re out on the picket lines! 🌦️
Honoured to stand with @pcsunion.bsky.social members from the Parliamentary Security Department striking against attacks on their terms & conditions of employment ✊🏽
Honoured to stand with @pcsunion.bsky.social members from the Parliamentary Security Department striking against attacks on their terms & conditions of employment ✊🏽
September 3, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Rain or shine, we’re out on the picket lines! 🌦️
Honoured to stand with @pcsunion.bsky.social members from the Parliamentary Security Department striking against attacks on their terms & conditions of employment ✊🏽
Honoured to stand with @pcsunion.bsky.social members from the Parliamentary Security Department striking against attacks on their terms & conditions of employment ✊🏽
ICYMI: @rachelhopkins.bsky.social on why Labour's Employment Rights Bill could be transformational for working people, and why it needs to be defended from Conservative and Liberal Democrat amendments
labourlist.org/2025/07/empl...
labourlist.org/2025/07/empl...
'Labour should be proud of Employment Rights Bill - and fight hard to defend it' - LabourList
In our first year in office, the new Labour Government has started turning the page on 14 years…
labourlist.org
August 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
ICYMI: @rachelhopkins.bsky.social on why Labour's Employment Rights Bill could be transformational for working people, and why it needs to be defended from Conservative and Liberal Democrat amendments
labourlist.org/2025/07/empl...
labourlist.org/2025/07/empl...
The Liberal Democrats have teamed up with the Tories in the House of Lords, to stop Labour’s Employment Rights Bill putting an end to zero hours contracts. Whose side are they on?
Only Labour will strengthen your rights at work.
Only Labour will strengthen your rights at work.
August 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The Liberal Democrats have teamed up with the Tories in the House of Lords, to stop Labour’s Employment Rights Bill putting an end to zero hours contracts. Whose side are they on?
Only Labour will strengthen your rights at work.
Only Labour will strengthen your rights at work.
Reform MPs have voted against new rights and protections for you at work again, and again, and again.
They say they’re on the side of working people – but their actions say otherwise.
They say they’re on the side of working people – but their actions say otherwise.
August 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Reform MPs have voted against new rights and protections for you at work again, and again, and again.
They say they’re on the side of working people – but their actions say otherwise.
They say they’re on the side of working people – but their actions say otherwise.
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They’re back.
Tory and Lib Dem Lords – the double act no one asked for, cheered on by Reform, are teaming up to weaken your rights at work.
We won’t let them.
👉https://labourunions.org.uk/yourrights
Tory and Lib Dem Lords – the double act no one asked for, cheered on by Reform, are teaming up to weaken your rights at work.
We won’t let them.
👉https://labourunions.org.uk/yourrights
July 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
They’re back.
Tory and Lib Dem Lords – the double act no one asked for, cheered on by Reform, are teaming up to weaken your rights at work.
We won’t let them.
👉https://labourunions.org.uk/yourrights
Tory and Lib Dem Lords – the double act no one asked for, cheered on by Reform, are teaming up to weaken your rights at work.
We won’t let them.
👉https://labourunions.org.uk/yourrights
"If AI is going to shape every part of our lives, then we need to ensure workers’ rights are fit to ensure their voices are at the heart of every decision made when it is deployed in the workplace."
Read more from @chrisbloore.bsky.social on AI at work👇
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/mp-hig...
Read more from @chrisbloore.bsky.social on AI at work👇
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/mp-hig...
'AI May Be The New Industrial Revolution – But We Must Still Put Workers First'
Writing for HuffPost UK, Labour's Chris Bloore said working people must still have a say in how the technology is used.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
July 29, 2025 at 10:27 AM
"If AI is going to shape every part of our lives, then we need to ensure workers’ rights are fit to ensure their voices are at the heart of every decision made when it is deployed in the workplace."
Read more from @chrisbloore.bsky.social on AI at work👇
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/mp-hig...
Read more from @chrisbloore.bsky.social on AI at work👇
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/mp-hig...
Congratulations to @joannegsusdaw.bsky.social who takes over as General Secretary of Usdaw today! 🤝💜
Today, we welcome Joanne Thomas as Usdaw’s new General Secretary - the first woman to hold this position in our Union’s history 🙌
Watch our video to learn about Joanne's story so far and her vision for Usdaw 👏
📲 You can follow Joanne on Facebook, Instagram, X and Bluesky:
@JoanneGSUsdaw
Watch our video to learn about Joanne's story so far and her vision for Usdaw 👏
📲 You can follow Joanne on Facebook, Instagram, X and Bluesky:
@JoanneGSUsdaw
July 28, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Congratulations to @joannegsusdaw.bsky.social who takes over as General Secretary of Usdaw today! 🤝💜
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Our Labour government are delivering the biggest upgrade to workers rights in a generation through the Employment Rights Bill.
Read more in my article for LabourList 👇
labourlist.org/2025/07/empl...
Read more in my article for LabourList 👇
labourlist.org/2025/07/empl...
'Labour should be proud of Employment Rights Bill - and fight hard to defend it' - LabourList
In our first year in office, the new Labour Government has started turning the page on 14 years…
labourlist.org
July 28, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Our Labour government are delivering the biggest upgrade to workers rights in a generation through the Employment Rights Bill.
Read more in my article for LabourList 👇
labourlist.org/2025/07/empl...
Read more in my article for LabourList 👇
labourlist.org/2025/07/empl...