In the House of Lords, colleagues have been accused of trying to block major security for millions of workers as they push through major changes. Labor’s Employment Rights Bill.
Lords voted last week in favor of several amendments brought by conservative and Liberal Democrat peers, which were back row Improvement in zero-hour contractsDay-a security and more.
It comes as a blow Government -The ‘exploiter’ in its 2024 manifesto pledge to eliminate zero-hour contracts-and sets a performance between Lord’s and Commons.
Trade Union Congress (TUC) General Secretary, Paul Novak said: “Voting to strengthen the vision of hereditary companions Worker‘Rights are in another century. This plain is wrong. ,
He said, “They are bidding bad owners,” he said, and encouraged the government to “stand firmly”.
Under the amendments of Lords, the worker will need to ask for the arrangement for employers for the arrangement instead of the need to offer a contract.
Security was also amended against unfair dismissal from one day of employment, instead it was brought up to six months. The law currently ensures security after two years of employment.
There were also several amendments to vote in the trade union laws, including the need to actively choose the option for the trade union political funds, rather than the exit.
It came up with another amendment to ensure that the 50 percent polling limit for industrial action has not been canceled in the bill.
Amendments were laid forward by Tory Peers Lord Hunt, shadow Business Minister with Liberal Democrat Lord Godard, and Lord Sharp.
In early September, the MPs will address the amendments when they return to the Commons from summer holidays. Before agreeing on the final version of the bill, both houses will continue to vote on a change in the process known as parliamentary ‘ping-pong’.
Responding to the criticism, Lord Hunt said: “All evidence shows that workers continue to value and support the flexibility and diverse job opportunities that continue it. Business world – the world of business – which makes us the necessary money – has repeatedly made it very simple that the government’s proposals go far and in danger.
“In many cases, the purpose of the government’s bill is to give new powers trade unions As organizations, not for the workers themselves, but Lord’s modification will create a better balance. They will protect more jobs and serve the working people of Britain well. ,
His comments were supported by Lord Sharp. Lord Goddard was approached for comment.
