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Labour Research October 2025
Employment Rights Bill one year on Will Labour’s Employment Rights Bill deliver all that unions want? And what, if anything, do they feel still needs to be tackled? Labour’s Industrial - - -
Strategy Labour’s ambitious Industrial Strategy has received a broad welcome from unions. But some say the strategy could go further - - -
Neurodiversity and the workplace What can trade unions do to help counter the discrimination faced by neurodivergent employees? Labour Research reports
News
Reshuffle sparks concern over employment rights legislation (276 words)
September’s cabinet reshuffle has sparked concern among union leaders that the Labour government is shying away from its pledges to workers. ...
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Demonstration organised by far right reveals scale of threat (377 words)
We “need to point the finger of blame directly at the real enemy here”, said FBU firefighters’ union leader Steve Wright addressing a counter ... Subscribers only
London transport strike action (236 words)
The RMT transport union organised a week of rolling strike action across the London Underground (LU) network and London’s Docklands Light Railway ...
Open access
Young hospitality workers win pay rise in Glasgow hotel strike (225 words)
Following three weeks of continuous strike action, hospitality workers at Village Hotels in Govan, Glasgow, have won a 10% backdated pay rise and an ... Open access
Unions ballot in university sector (248 words)
Universities could see major strikes in the coming academic year, as over 65,000 members of the University and College Union (UCU) are set to be ... Open access
‘Wages not weapons’ (222 words)
Delegates to September’s TUC Congress voted to overturn previous policy that supported increased defence spending. ... Open access
Inflation at 4.6% (78 words)
The RPI measure of inflation was 4.6% in August after hitting a high of 4.8% the month before. ... Open access
Reshuffle sparks concern over employment rights legislation (276 words)
September’s cabinet reshuffle has sparked concern among union leaders that the Labour government is shying away from its pledges to workers. ... Subscribers only
Labour market indicators (211 words)
Pay growth across the economy is outstripping inflation. While average earnings are up 4.8% on last year, CPI inflation is just 3.8%. ... Open access
London transport strike action (236 words)
The RMT transport union organised a week of rolling strike action across the London Underground (LU) network and London’s Docklands Light Railway ... Open access
Key economic indicators
Key economic indicators (261 words)
INFLATION (RPI) +4.6% AVERAGE EARNINGS (ONS regular) +4.8% ... Subscribers only
News
Unions ballot in university sector (248 words)
Universities could see major strikes in the coming academic year, as over 65,000 members of the University and College Union (UCU) are set to be ... Open access
Union news
Unions gear up for year of trade union climate action (353 words)
A year of Trade Union Climate Action begins this autumn with a number of key events in November coinciding with the month of the COP 30 talks in ... Subscribers only
News
Inflation at 4.6% (78 words)
The RPI measure of inflation was 4.6% in August after hitting a high of 4.8% the month before. ... Open access
Union news
First woman general secretary takes to the helm of retail union (231 words)
The Usdaw retail union has elected its first woman general secretary in Joanne Thomas. ... Open access
News
Labour market indicators (211 words)
Pay growth across the economy is outstripping inflation. While average earnings are up 4.8% on last year, CPI inflation is just 3.8%. ... Open access
Union news
Strategy does not go far enough (211 words)
September’s TUC Congress saw unions extending a cautious welcome to Labour’s Industrial Strategy plan (see feature this issue, pages 13–15). ... Open access
Key economic indicators
Key economic indicators (261 words)
INFLATION (RPI) +4.6% AVERAGE EARNINGS (ONS regular) +4.8% ... Subscribers only
European news
Legislation on ‘quality jobs’ promised by Commission (360 words)
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has promised to introduce draft legislation on quality jobs before the end of the year. ... Subscribers only
Union news
Unions gear up for year of trade union climate action (353 words)
A year of Trade Union Climate Action begins this autumn with a number of key events in November coinciding with the month of the COP 30 talks in ... Subscribers only
European news
Protests highlight concerns over workers being left behind (246 words)
Growing unhappiness among Polish workers has led to a series of protests by Polish unions in recent weeks: ... Open access
Union news
First woman general secretary takes to the helm of retail union (231 words)
The Usdaw retail union has elected its first woman general secretary in Joanne Thomas. ... Open access
European news
Spanish unions press on hours (132 words)
Spain’s two main union confederations, CCOO and UGT, will continue to press for a legal reduction in legal working time from 40 to 37.5 hours a ... Open access
Union news
Strategy does not go far enough (211 words)
September’s TUC Congress saw unions extending a cautious welcome to Labour’s Industrial Strategy plan (see feature this issue, pages 13–15). ... Open access
European news
Germans want hours cut (122 words)
A new survey from the DGB, Germany’s main union confederation, has found that more than half (53%) of employees would like to cut their hours. ... Open access
Legislation on ‘quality jobs’ promised by Commission (360 words)
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has promised to introduce draft legislation on quality jobs before the end of the year. ... Subscribers only
Features
Can Labour’s Employment Bill turn the tide? (2,443 words)
It is now a year since Labour’s Employment Rights Bill (ERB) was laid before Parliament, heralding “the biggest upgrade to rights at work in a ... Subscribers only
European news
Protests highlight concerns over workers being left behind (246 words)
Growing unhappiness among Polish workers has led to a series of protests by Polish unions in recent weeks: ... Open access
Features
Industrial Strategy: can it succeed? (2,179 words)
The TUC and unions have welcomed the government’s Industrial Strategy — a “10-year plan to increase business investment and grow the industries ... Subscribers only
European news
Spanish unions press on hours (132 words)
Spain’s two main union confederations, CCOO and UGT, will continue to press for a legal reduction in legal working time from 40 to 37.5 hours a ... Open access
Features
Supporting neuroinclusive workplaces (1,912 words)
At last month’s annual TUC Congress, unions called for action to promote neuroinclusive workplaces, including in the NHS. ... Subscribers only
European news
Germans want hours cut (122 words)
A new survey from the DGB, Germany’s main union confederation, has found that more than half (53%) of employees would like to cut their hours. ... Open access
Law Matters
Discriminatory acts and constructive dismissal (309 words)
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) found that an Employment Tribunal (ET) had been wrong in failing to consider whether acts of disability ... Subscribers only
Features
Can Labour’s Employment Bill turn the tide? (2,443 words)
It is now a year since Labour’s Employment Rights Bill (ERB) was laid before Parliament, heralding “the biggest upgrade to rights at work in a ... Subscribers only
Law Matters
Discrimination claim upheld (326 words)
The Court of Appeal (CA) has upheld decisions of both an Employment Tribunal (ET) and the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) that a council ... Subscribers only
Features
Industrial Strategy: can it succeed? (2,179 words)
The TUC and unions have welcomed the government’s Industrial Strategy — a “10-year plan to increase business investment and grow the industries ... Subscribers only
Law Matters
Travelling time (167 words)
The Court of Appeal (CA) has upheld the decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) that time spent by poultry workers travelling to and from ... Open access
Features
Supporting neuroinclusive workplaces (1,912 words)
At last month’s annual TUC Congress, unions called for action to promote neuroinclusive workplaces, including in the NHS. ... Subscribers only
Law Matters
Appeal refused (86 words)
The Supreme Court has refused the Ryanair airline permission to appeal a judgment of the Court of Appeal (CA), upholding an original Employment ... Open access
Discriminatory acts and constructive dismissal (309 words)
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) found that an Employment Tribunal (ET) had been wrong in failing to consider whether acts of disability ... Subscribers only
Law Queries
Q&A (858 words)
Drugs testing ... Subscribers only
Law Matters
Discrimination claim upheld (326 words)
The Court of Appeal (CA) has upheld decisions of both an Employment Tribunal (ET) and the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) that a council ... Subscribers only
Law Back-up
Onus is on employer to explain behaviour (500 words)
The Court of Appeal has upheld a race discrimination claim after an employee’s local authority employer failed to establish a non-discriminatory ... Subscribers only
Law Matters
Travelling time (167 words)
The Court of Appeal (CA) has upheld the decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) that time spent by poultry workers travelling to and from ... Open access
Health & Safety Matters
Investigation launched into ‘corridor care’ (205 words)
The RCN nurses’ union has welcomed an investigation into “corridor care” in England by the Health Services Safety Investigation Body (HSSIB). ... Open access
Law Matters
Appeal refused (86 words)
The Supreme Court has refused the Ryanair airline permission to appeal a judgment of the Court of Appeal (CA), upholding an original Employment ... Open access
Health & Safety Matters
Trans campaign group can intervene in tribunal case (279 words)
The TransLucent trans-led advocacy organisation has been given permission to intervene in the employment tribunal (ET) case between nurse Sandie ... Subscribers only
Law Queries
Q&A (858 words)
Drugs testing ... Subscribers only
Health & Safety Matters
Toxic TV workplaces (134 words)
In addition to widespread unemployment and financial insecurity, the Bectu broadcasting union’s Big Bectu Survey 2025 has highlighted ... Open access
Law Back-up
Onus is on employer to explain behaviour (500 words)
The Court of Appeal has upheld a race discrimination claim after an employee’s local authority employer failed to establish a non-discriminatory ... Subscribers only
Health & Safety Matters
Unions back train drivers (87 words)
As ASLEF train drivers’ union members took their 74th day of strike action at open access operator Hull Trains at the end of August, 30 unions ... Open access
Investigation launched into ‘corridor care’ (205 words)
The RCN nurses’ union has welcomed an investigation into “corridor care” in England by the Health Services Safety Investigation Body (HSSIB). ... Open access
Network acknowledges London clean air plan (270 words)
The Trade Union Clean Air Network (TUCAN) has signalled its approval for London mayor Sadiq Khan’s new Clean Air Delivery Plan — but called for ... Subscribers only
Health & Safety Matters
Trans campaign group can intervene in tribunal case (279 words)
The TransLucent trans-led advocacy organisation has been given permission to intervene in the employment tribunal (ET) case between nurse Sandie ... Subscribers only
End of peak fares welcomed (247 words)
Rail unions welcomed the end of peak fares on ScotRail trains at the beginning of last month, meaning passengers will no longer pay higher prices for ... Open access
Health & Safety Matters
Toxic TV workplaces (134 words)
In addition to widespread unemployment and financial insecurity, the Bectu broadcasting union’s Big Bectu Survey 2025 has highlighted ... Open access
Union embraces plan on offshore wind training (108 words)
The Prospect specialists’ union has given the thumbs up to a government plan for companies to pay for the training of new workers in offshore wind. ... Open access
Health & Safety Matters
Unions back train drivers (87 words)
As ASLEF train drivers’ union members took their 74th day of strike action at open access operator Hull Trains at the end of August, 30 unions ... Open access
Protection laws stand still (213 words)
UK environmental protection legislation is falling behind that of the EU since Brexit, according to the latest 2025 report from the Institute for ... Open access
Network acknowledges London clean air plan (270 words)
The Trade Union Clean Air Network (TUCAN) has signalled its approval for London mayor Sadiq Khan’s new Clean Air Delivery Plan — but called for ... Subscribers only
Equality news
Barrister culture must change, says Harman (411 words)
“Collusive bystanding” allows bullying, harassment and sexual harassment among barristers in England and Wales, according to a report published ... Subscribers only
End of peak fares welcomed (247 words)
Rail unions welcomed the end of peak fares on ScotRail trains at the beginning of last month, meaning passengers will no longer pay higher prices for ... Open access
Equality news
Socio-economic duty: more guidance and training needed (176 words)
Organisations in Wales and Scotland have “a strong desire for more guidance, training and resources” to help them improve their understanding of ... Open access
Union embraces plan on offshore wind training (108 words)
The Prospect specialists’ union has given the thumbs up to a government plan for companies to pay for the training of new workers in offshore wind. ... Open access
Equality news
TUC warns over youth economic inactivity (231 words)
The UK faces a growing crisis in young people’s labour market participation which “spiralled” under the Tories, says the TUC. ... Open access
Protection laws stand still (213 words)
UK environmental protection legislation is falling behind that of the EU since Brexit, according to the latest 2025 report from the Institute for ... Open access
Workplace Back-up
TUC warns over youth economic inactivity (732 words)
Union reps in the workplace play a vital role in assisting workers, organising around issues faced by members and recruiting more workers into the ... Subscribers only
Equality news
Barrister culture must change, says Harman (411 words)
“Collusive bystanding” allows bullying, harassment and sexual harassment among barristers in England and Wales, according to a report published ... Subscribers only
Socio-economic duty: more guidance and training needed (176 words)
Organisations in Wales and Scotland have “a strong desire for more guidance, training and resources” to help them improve their understanding of ... Open access
TUC warns over youth economic inactivity (231 words)
The UK faces a growing crisis in young people’s labour market participation which “spiralled” under the Tories, says the TUC. ... Open access
Workplace Back-up
TUC warns over youth economic inactivity (732 words)
Union reps in the workplace play a vital role in assisting workers, organising around issues faced by members and recruiting more workers into the ... Subscribers only