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WEBA new TUC poll reveals the majority of workers on zero-hours contracts want regular hours. The TUC is the voice of Britain at work. We support trade unions to grow and thrive, and we stand up for everyone who works for a living. Every day, we campaign for more and better jobs, and a more equal, more prosperous country.
What are my employer's duties under the Health and Safety at …
WEB28 Sep 2022. Your employer's duty under the 1974 (HASWA) is to provide you with a safe and healthy workplace. This includes: a safe system of work; a safe place of work; safe equipment, plant and machinery; safe and competent people working alongside you, because employers are also liable for the actions of their staff and managers;
What are the main health and safety regulations? | TUC
WEBSep 28, 2022 · 1. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Also known as the 'Management Regs', the employer’s main duties under these include: operating a written health and safety policy. 2. The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. The main provisions of these Regulations require employers to provide:
How unions work | TUC - Trades Union Congress
WEBUnions are groups of workers organised together to win a better deal at work. In most workplaces where unions are active, members will get together to talk about what’s going on – and any problems they are having. The issues most likely to come up are pay, pensions, safety at work, unfair treatment, or simply the way work is organised.
Find a union for you | TUC - Trades Union Congress
WEBYou have a legal right to join a union. It’s illegal for an employer to disadvantage you because you are a union member. Some unions may have restrictions on who can join. This is usually because they represent people in specialist jobs. Generally unions can’t help people with a problem that happened before they joined the union.
Working time, breaks and holidays - Know your rights | TUC
WEBFeb 6, 2017 · The Working Time Regulations. These regulations give most workers the following rights: a 48-hour limit on the maximum working week; workers may opt-out and work longer. a 48-hour limit on the maximum working week for night workers; no opt-out is possible. an eight-hour daily limit on night work involving …
Tackling workplace stress using the HSE Stress Management …
WEBJan 26, 2017 · There is clear guidance available from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which will help organisations identify practical solutions to the problem. This is the Management Standards approach to Work-related Stress. If implemented properly, the Management Standards could significantly reduce levels of illness caused by …
Overtime | TUC - Trades Union Congress
WEBAny hours you work above those specified in your contract count as overtime. Many employers will offer additional pay for overtime or anti-social hours worked, particularly for workers paid an hourly rate. If an agreement exists, it should be specified in your contract. Unfortunately, many workers feel under pressure to work extra hours for ...
Industrial action | TUC - Trades Union Congress
WEBIn Britain, the right to strike is governed by complex and restrictive industrial action laws. In summary, to count as ‘protected industrial action’, a strike must: relate to a work dispute with your own employer. be supported by a valid secret postal ballot with independent scrutiny, in which at least of half the balloted workers have ...
TUC Congress 2024 | TUC - Trades Union Congress
WEBCongratulations to the winners of the 2024 Congress Awards! These dedicated and inspiring individuals embody the values of the trade union movement. Trades Union Congress. Congress House, Great Russell Street. London WC1B 3LS. View on map. T. 020 7636 4030. E. info@tuc.org.uk.
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