“If you deny workers the right to strike … you're giving employers an absolutely unlimited power to cut terms & conditions regardless of the interests of workers” - John Hendy KC on the right to strike in the last of the #IERpodcast series. Listen here: ier.org.uk/the-ier-podcas…

British law has been criticised by a range of international bodies over the right to strike. As Prof Keith Ewing says: “The first obligation of government is to comply with the law & that includes international law.” Listen to the full podcast episode 👉ier.org.uk/the-ier-podcas…

‘Waiting for Godot’ – The Employment Rights Bill 2024 and the ‘single status of worker’ omission. Nicola Countouris highlights the potential legal loopholes caused by ommitting universal workers status from the government's Employment Rights Bill. Read here 👉 ier.org.uk/comments/waiti…

Lord Hendy KC Outlines Need for Day-One Unfair Dismissal Protection: ERB at Lords Committee Stage

Lord Hendy on his ERB amendment calling for tougher remedies where employers act unlawfully in collective redundancies. Giving unions the ability to seek injunctions from the High Court—like in the P&O scandal—would offer real protection for workers. youtu.be/On-i4FM-7ow?si…

Reducing working hours is the “best bet” for workers’ health and increases productivity, according to a new study from the Institute of Employment Rights (IER). Author of the report, Prof Phil Taylor, spoke to union reps at 13 factories across Britain: morningstaronline.co.uk/article/reduci…

Now the worst might happen:The European Social Fund ,The oldest EU Fund enshrined in the Treaty should be sacrificed to Defence and competitiveness! This VDL rightwing commission is not only dismanteling the climate policy it is also attacking social policy

Brutal. Former Dundee Uni bosses admit total leadership failure. Dundee UCU raising risk assessment awareness! UCU Scotland “All the wrong people in all the wrong positions.” Staff and students are paying the price.

Save the date - join us on the eve of the Durham Miners’ Gala for a discussion on progressing towards a second Employment Rights Bill. 📍Pitmans Parliament, Durham Miners HQ, Redhills, DH1 4BE. 6pm, Friday 11 July

IER Director, James Harrison, marks 10 years with the Institute this month. Since joining the IER in 2015 as National Coordinator, James has been central to its development. James joins us for a Q&A, reflecting on the Institute's history and future. ier.org.uk/news/ier-direc…

Sign the petition to make Starmer tax extreme wealth 38d.gs/d2_j

People in a job because they were literally born into it, vote to deny hard working people a bit of job security. Out of touch much?

Going to TUC Congress? Don’t miss our joint fringe meeting with Campaign for Trade Union Freedom on Sunday 7th September: ‘Finishing the Job - Forward to Employment Rights Bill #2’, with Ruth Dukes, Eddie Dempsey, Fran Heathcote, sarah woolley & Nicola Countouris 6pm, Brighton Palace Pier, BN2 1TW. 👇

Such a pleasure to share a moment with the great Mick Lynch and my friend Ruth Dukes in Brighton yesterday, at the 2025 TUC Congress. Thanks to Institute of Employment Rights Campaign for Trade Union Freedom

“We need sectoral collective bargaining to grow our movement’ - Eddie Dempsey, general secretary of the RMT, speaks in support of Composite Motion 01 at #TUC2025.

A very important step in the right direction - restoring/reintroducing sector level collective bargaining is key to reducing inequalities, ensuring sustainable growth, and tackling climate change through a just transition - it's the 'silver bullet' of progressive politics

Quoting Nicola Countouris … 2/2

ET fees are a kite that should never, will never, fly. ➡️ Overturned by courts under last government. ➡️ Priced low paid workers out of justice. ➡️ Cost more to set up than they generated. A gimmick that would do nothing to help employers or employees. theguardian.com/money/2025/oct…

Missed us at TUC Congress 2025? Catch up on our fringe meeting on building towards Employment Rights Bill #2. What opportunities could come with a second Bill? How can we continue the fight to fully repeal anti-trade union laws? Watch here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=d9_jIl…

If you walk and talk like a racist...you're probably a racist.