Institute of Employment Rights
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IER is an independent network of academics & experts in employment law & trade union rights. We provide briefings, regular publications & organise conferences.
General Strike 100
National museums, libraries, archives, community groups, and individuals across the UK are marking the centenary of the 1926 General Strike.
All the details here: generalstrike100.com #GeneralStrike100
National museums, libraries, archives, community groups, and individuals across the UK are marking the centenary of the 1926 General Strike.
All the details here: generalstrike100.com #GeneralStrike100
November 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
General Strike 100
National museums, libraries, archives, community groups, and individuals across the UK are marking the centenary of the 1926 General Strike.
All the details here: generalstrike100.com #GeneralStrike100
National museums, libraries, archives, community groups, and individuals across the UK are marking the centenary of the 1926 General Strike.
All the details here: generalstrike100.com #GeneralStrike100
Almost 50,000 nursing staff could leave the UK under proposed new visa rules, the RCN warns.
The union calls on the Government to reverse its plans which it says will deepen the nursing workforce crisis. Read more here: www.ier.org.uk/news/almost-...
The union calls on the Government to reverse its plans which it says will deepen the nursing workforce crisis. Read more here: www.ier.org.uk/news/almost-...
November 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Almost 50,000 nursing staff could leave the UK under proposed new visa rules, the RCN warns.
The union calls on the Government to reverse its plans which it says will deepen the nursing workforce crisis. Read more here: www.ier.org.uk/news/almost-...
The union calls on the Government to reverse its plans which it says will deepen the nursing workforce crisis. Read more here: www.ier.org.uk/news/almost-...
Hundreds of women launch equal pay claim against Barnet Council
London’s first council equal pay claim has today had its first court hearing before the Employment Tribunal.
www.ier.org.uk/news/hundred...
London’s first council equal pay claim has today had its first court hearing before the Employment Tribunal.
www.ier.org.uk/news/hundred...
November 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Hundreds of women launch equal pay claim against Barnet Council
London’s first council equal pay claim has today had its first court hearing before the Employment Tribunal.
www.ier.org.uk/news/hundred...
London’s first council equal pay claim has today had its first court hearing before the Employment Tribunal.
www.ier.org.uk/news/hundred...
Lord Ashcroft majority owner of “bullying” contractor: @RMTunion hold Day of Action.
Today’s action at Manchester Piccadilly follows a strike by RMT members employed by Carlisle Support Services on Northern revenue protection and gate line contract.
www.ier.org.uk/news/lord-as...
Today’s action at Manchester Piccadilly follows a strike by RMT members employed by Carlisle Support Services on Northern revenue protection and gate line contract.
www.ier.org.uk/news/lord-as...
November 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Lord Ashcroft majority owner of “bullying” contractor: @RMTunion hold Day of Action.
Today’s action at Manchester Piccadilly follows a strike by RMT members employed by Carlisle Support Services on Northern revenue protection and gate line contract.
www.ier.org.uk/news/lord-as...
Today’s action at Manchester Piccadilly follows a strike by RMT members employed by Carlisle Support Services on Northern revenue protection and gate line contract.
www.ier.org.uk/news/lord-as...
The Employment Rights Bill is back in the House of Lords again this afternoon. Key issues: day-one rights, zero-hours contracts and balloting thresholds remain on the table. Catch up on the latest developments here: www.ier.org.uk/news/employm...
November 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The Employment Rights Bill is back in the House of Lords again this afternoon. Key issues: day-one rights, zero-hours contracts and balloting thresholds remain on the table. Catch up on the latest developments here: www.ier.org.uk/news/employm...
Lords Committee report highlights lack of evidence behind civil service 60% office working mandate, says FDA union.
Recommendations made in the Lords Committee report align with arguments the union has previously made.
www.ier.org.uk/news/lords-c...
Recommendations made in the Lords Committee report align with arguments the union has previously made.
www.ier.org.uk/news/lords-c...
November 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Lords Committee report highlights lack of evidence behind civil service 60% office working mandate, says FDA union.
Recommendations made in the Lords Committee report align with arguments the union has previously made.
www.ier.org.uk/news/lords-c...
Recommendations made in the Lords Committee report align with arguments the union has previously made.
www.ier.org.uk/news/lords-c...
National Union of Journalists (NUJ) calls for worker representation and independent appointments to the BBC board.
“The BBC does not belong to the government or its board. It belongs to the people and to its workers. It should be accountable to - and shaped by - us"
www.ier.org.uk/news/nuj-cal...
“The BBC does not belong to the government or its board. It belongs to the people and to its workers. It should be accountable to - and shaped by - us"
www.ier.org.uk/news/nuj-cal...
November 17, 2025 at 10:45 AM
National Union of Journalists (NUJ) calls for worker representation and independent appointments to the BBC board.
“The BBC does not belong to the government or its board. It belongs to the people and to its workers. It should be accountable to - and shaped by - us"
www.ier.org.uk/news/nuj-cal...
“The BBC does not belong to the government or its board. It belongs to the people and to its workers. It should be accountable to - and shaped by - us"
www.ier.org.uk/news/nuj-cal...
‘Say Sorry, Be Nice!’ Staff at @rockstargames.com fired en masse- in a “calculated attack on workers” according to @iwgbunion.bsky.social. The mass firing comes just months ahead of the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, predicted to be the biggest game launch in history: www.ier.org.uk/news/say-sor...
November 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
‘Say Sorry, Be Nice!’ Staff at @rockstargames.com fired en masse- in a “calculated attack on workers” according to @iwgbunion.bsky.social. The mass firing comes just months ahead of the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, predicted to be the biggest game launch in history: www.ier.org.uk/news/say-sor...
Tetrosyl ‘fire and rehire’: Usdaw Union gives notice of an industrial action ballot and calls on the company to withdraw their new contracts. www.ier.org.uk/news/tetrosy...
November 12, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Tetrosyl ‘fire and rehire’: Usdaw Union gives notice of an industrial action ballot and calls on the company to withdraw their new contracts. www.ier.org.uk/news/tetrosy...
Jo Seery of Thompsons Solicitors: unions need to get across the detail of the Employment Rights Bill to avoid being blind-sided by employers.
#ierELU
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November 11, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Jo Seery of Thompsons Solicitors: unions need to get across the detail of the Employment Rights Bill to avoid being blind-sided by employers.
#ierELU
#ierELU
Edward Harlow, NEU vice president: teachers’ pay review body “is absolutely not collective bargaining” - school teachers are now 18.2% below their 2010 pay in real terms.
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#ierELU
November 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Edward Harlow, NEU vice president: teachers’ pay review body “is absolutely not collective bargaining” - school teachers are now 18.2% below their 2010 pay in real terms.
#ierELU
#ierELU
From our Employment Law Updates (ELU) in London this morning:
Lord John Hendy KC: Employment Rights Bill is a step forward, but fails to restore the sectoral collective bargaining promised in Labour’s New Deal for Working People.
#ierELU
Lord John Hendy KC: Employment Rights Bill is a step forward, but fails to restore the sectoral collective bargaining promised in Labour’s New Deal for Working People.
#ierELU
November 11, 2025 at 12:06 PM
From our Employment Law Updates (ELU) in London this morning:
Lord John Hendy KC: Employment Rights Bill is a step forward, but fails to restore the sectoral collective bargaining promised in Labour’s New Deal for Working People.
#ierELU
Lord John Hendy KC: Employment Rights Bill is a step forward, but fails to restore the sectoral collective bargaining promised in Labour’s New Deal for Working People.
#ierELU
UK to lose 600,000 workers to illness without fundamental shift.
The Royal Society for Public Health projects that more than 3.3 million adults are expected to become 'economically inactive' by 2035:
www.ier.org.uk/news/uk-to-l...
The Royal Society for Public Health projects that more than 3.3 million adults are expected to become 'economically inactive' by 2035:
www.ier.org.uk/news/uk-to-l...
November 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
UK to lose 600,000 workers to illness without fundamental shift.
The Royal Society for Public Health projects that more than 3.3 million adults are expected to become 'economically inactive' by 2035:
www.ier.org.uk/news/uk-to-l...
The Royal Society for Public Health projects that more than 3.3 million adults are expected to become 'economically inactive' by 2035:
www.ier.org.uk/news/uk-to-l...
Unions warn that Govt proposals will amount to a real-terms pay cut for teachers. Recommendation to the STRB of 6.5% over 3 years has come under severe criticism from teaching unions.https://www.ier.org.uk/news/unions-warn-that-government-proposals-will-amount-to-a-real-terms-pay-cut-for-teachers/
November 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Unions warn that Govt proposals will amount to a real-terms pay cut for teachers. Recommendation to the STRB of 6.5% over 3 years has come under severe criticism from teaching unions.https://www.ier.org.uk/news/unions-warn-that-government-proposals-will-amount-to-a-real-terms-pay-cut-for-teachers/
📹 Watch back: During this week's Lords debate on unfair dismissal protections, Baroness O’Grady clarifies that the measures apply to sackings that could be for the most capricious reasons, and questions why any worker should have to accept a dismissal based on unfair grounds?
October 31, 2025 at 6:29 PM
📹 Watch back: During this week's Lords debate on unfair dismissal protections, Baroness O’Grady clarifies that the measures apply to sackings that could be for the most capricious reasons, and questions why any worker should have to accept a dismissal based on unfair grounds?
The International Covenant on Economic, Social & Cultural Rights & trade unions: defending and strengthening rights. @justfairuk.bsky.social’s Kate Ewing explores role that the ICESCR can play in the defence & progression of trade union rights: www.ier.org.uk/comments/ice...
October 20, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The International Covenant on Economic, Social & Cultural Rights & trade unions: defending and strengthening rights. @justfairuk.bsky.social’s Kate Ewing explores role that the ICESCR can play in the defence & progression of trade union rights: www.ier.org.uk/comments/ice...
‘Inexcusable’ pay gaps for women and non-white staff in Parliament.
A shocking new report from the GMB reveals stark pay gaps and unequal progression for women, non-white, and disabled staff working in Parliament:
www.ier.org.uk/news/inexcus...
A shocking new report from the GMB reveals stark pay gaps and unequal progression for women, non-white, and disabled staff working in Parliament:
www.ier.org.uk/news/inexcus...
October 20, 2025 at 8:33 AM
‘Inexcusable’ pay gaps for women and non-white staff in Parliament.
A shocking new report from the GMB reveals stark pay gaps and unequal progression for women, non-white, and disabled staff working in Parliament:
www.ier.org.uk/news/inexcus...
A shocking new report from the GMB reveals stark pay gaps and unequal progression for women, non-white, and disabled staff working in Parliament:
www.ier.org.uk/news/inexcus...
In the wake of the hearings at the International Court of Justice, Tonia Novitz, an @IERUK Vice President, will be speaking at a seminar event to discuss the Right to Strike on Thurs 16 Oct, starting at 2pm UK time. Registration to attend is free, here: nathanson.osgoode.yorku.ca/events/inter...
October 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
In the wake of the hearings at the International Court of Justice, Tonia Novitz, an @IERUK Vice President, will be speaking at a seminar event to discuss the Right to Strike on Thurs 16 Oct, starting at 2pm UK time. Registration to attend is free, here: nathanson.osgoode.yorku.ca/events/inter...
Time to “stop the witch-hunt” against flexible working, says coalition of unions & equality campaigners.
Joint statement signed by organisations & campaigners incl TUC, Age UK, the Fawcett Society & Pregnant Then Screwed: www.ier.org.uk/news/time-to...
Joint statement signed by organisations & campaigners incl TUC, Age UK, the Fawcett Society & Pregnant Then Screwed: www.ier.org.uk/news/time-to...
October 13, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Time to “stop the witch-hunt” against flexible working, says coalition of unions & equality campaigners.
Joint statement signed by organisations & campaigners incl TUC, Age UK, the Fawcett Society & Pregnant Then Screwed: www.ier.org.uk/news/time-to...
Joint statement signed by organisations & campaigners incl TUC, Age UK, the Fawcett Society & Pregnant Then Screwed: www.ier.org.uk/news/time-to...
TUC warns: Tory plan to leave the ECHR is an attack on workers’ rights.
Peter Wieltschnig of the TUC reports on the Conservatives latest flirtation with withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR):
www.ier.org.uk/news/tuc-war...
Peter Wieltschnig of the TUC reports on the Conservatives latest flirtation with withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR):
www.ier.org.uk/news/tuc-war...
October 10, 2025 at 10:16 AM
TUC warns: Tory plan to leave the ECHR is an attack on workers’ rights.
Peter Wieltschnig of the TUC reports on the Conservatives latest flirtation with withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR):
www.ier.org.uk/news/tuc-war...
Peter Wieltschnig of the TUC reports on the Conservatives latest flirtation with withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR):
www.ier.org.uk/news/tuc-war...
Join the IER’s flagship Employment Law Update in London or Liverpool!
Experts unpack the latest political, industrial & legal shifts in labour law, incl. analysis of the ERB. Ask your questions live. Seats go fast, we recommend booking in good time.
Book here: www.ier.org.uk/events/emplo...
Experts unpack the latest political, industrial & legal shifts in labour law, incl. analysis of the ERB. Ask your questions live. Seats go fast, we recommend booking in good time.
Book here: www.ier.org.uk/events/emplo...
October 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Join the IER’s flagship Employment Law Update in London or Liverpool!
Experts unpack the latest political, industrial & legal shifts in labour law, incl. analysis of the ERB. Ask your questions live. Seats go fast, we recommend booking in good time.
Book here: www.ier.org.uk/events/emplo...
Experts unpack the latest political, industrial & legal shifts in labour law, incl. analysis of the ERB. Ask your questions live. Seats go fast, we recommend booking in good time.
Book here: www.ier.org.uk/events/emplo...
Right to strike: International Court hearings take place in The Hague:
International Court of Justice hosts public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the right to strike.
www.ier.org.uk/news/right-t...
International Court of Justice hosts public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the right to strike.
www.ier.org.uk/news/right-t...
October 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Right to strike: International Court hearings take place in The Hague:
International Court of Justice hosts public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the right to strike.
www.ier.org.uk/news/right-t...
International Court of Justice hosts public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the right to strike.
www.ier.org.uk/news/right-t...
Date announced for Lords vote on the Employment Rights Bill.
Peers will convene on the 28 October to consider the wishes of the elected house. The Bill is likely to receive Royal Assent in November, if the Lords accept Commons vote: www.ier.org.uk/news/date-an...
Peers will convene on the 28 October to consider the wishes of the elected house. The Bill is likely to receive Royal Assent in November, if the Lords accept Commons vote: www.ier.org.uk/news/date-an...
October 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Date announced for Lords vote on the Employment Rights Bill.
Peers will convene on the 28 October to consider the wishes of the elected house. The Bill is likely to receive Royal Assent in November, if the Lords accept Commons vote: www.ier.org.uk/news/date-an...
Peers will convene on the 28 October to consider the wishes of the elected house. The Bill is likely to receive Royal Assent in November, if the Lords accept Commons vote: www.ier.org.uk/news/date-an...
Since 2008, shareholder payouts have soared £440bn above inflation, while wages have lagged £510bn below. Houghton & Crawford chart how workers bear the costs of corporate restructuring, debt loading, & value extraction, while a handful of institutional investors reap the rewards
September 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Since 2008, shareholder payouts have soared £440bn above inflation, while wages have lagged £510bn below. Houghton & Crawford chart how workers bear the costs of corporate restructuring, debt loading, & value extraction, while a handful of institutional investors reap the rewards
Launching our new publication by Ben Crawford & Jamie Houghton: Shareholders' Rights v Workers' Rights! The ERB is a big step for workers - but can it succeed without tackling corporate law & shareholder power? Blog: www.ier.org.uk/comments/emp...
September 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Launching our new publication by Ben Crawford & Jamie Houghton: Shareholders' Rights v Workers' Rights! The ERB is a big step for workers - but can it succeed without tackling corporate law & shareholder power? Blog: www.ier.org.uk/comments/emp...