Labour Unions
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Bringing the collective voices of 4 million working people to the heart of the Labour Party ✊🌹 Promoted by National TULO, 20 Rushworth Street, London SE1 0SS.
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Labour Unions
@labourunionsuk.bsky.social
· Oct 27
Bosses could still sack new hires under ‘day one’ workers' rights compromise
Union bosses are open to concessions on probation amid warnings that boosted rights for workers from day one could harm the economy
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Unions are crystal clear - the New Deal was a Manifesto commitment, and must be delivered in full. That means passing the Employment Rights Bill intact, and ensuring it is implemented robustly - so the rights deliver on the promise made to voters.
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MPs have PASSED the Employment Rights Bill AGAIN.
Now its over to the Lords to do the right thing - pass the Bill and deliver the new rights that working people are crying out for.
Now its over to the Lords to do the right thing - pass the Bill and deliver the new rights that working people are crying out for.
December 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM
MPs have PASSED the Employment Rights Bill AGAIN.
Now its over to the Lords to do the right thing - pass the Bill and deliver the new rights that working people are crying out for.
Now its over to the Lords to do the right thing - pass the Bill and deliver the new rights that working people are crying out for.
The Employment Rights Bill is back in the Commons again tonight for its next round of ping pong. Our MPs will send it back to the Lords to tell them to pass the Bill.
This has gone on long enough. It’s time to get the Bill passed - no delays, no games, no blocking the Government's mandate any more.
This has gone on long enough. It’s time to get the Bill passed - no delays, no games, no blocking the Government's mandate any more.
December 15, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The Employment Rights Bill is back in the Commons again tonight for its next round of ping pong. Our MPs will send it back to the Lords to tell them to pass the Bill.
This has gone on long enough. It’s time to get the Bill passed - no delays, no games, no blocking the Government's mandate any more.
This has gone on long enough. It’s time to get the Bill passed - no delays, no games, no blocking the Government's mandate any more.
It's time for the House of Lords to pass the Employment Rights Bill.
December 15, 2025 at 5:38 PM
It's time for the House of Lords to pass the Employment Rights Bill.
Tory Hereditary Peers turned out en masse to vote down a Manifesto commitment to strengthen workplace rights.
33 voted in a division lost by 24.
Time for the unelected Lords to get out of the way and pass the Employment Rights Bill #stoptheblock 🛑
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
33 voted in a division lost by 24.
Time for the unelected Lords to get out of the way and pass the Employment Rights Bill #stoptheblock 🛑
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Keir Starmer appoints 25 Labour peers to strengthen support in House of Lords
Labour says appointments needed to balance upper house, and chooses former advisers to No 10 and the chancellor
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Tory Hereditary Peers turned out en masse to vote down a Manifesto commitment to strengthen workplace rights.
33 voted in a division lost by 24.
Time for the unelected Lords to get out of the way and pass the Employment Rights Bill #stoptheblock 🛑
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
33 voted in a division lost by 24.
Time for the unelected Lords to get out of the way and pass the Employment Rights Bill #stoptheblock 🛑
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Opposition Lords are STILL voting to water down key measures in the Employment Rights Bill - risking delaying rights like access to Sick Pay from Day 1.
The Lords must get out of the way and let the Bill pass, so we can deliver the new rights working people need.
www.labourunions.org.uk/stoptheblock
The Lords must get out of the way and let the Bill pass, so we can deliver the new rights working people need.
www.labourunions.org.uk/stoptheblock
December 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Opposition Lords are STILL voting to water down key measures in the Employment Rights Bill - risking delaying rights like access to Sick Pay from Day 1.
The Lords must get out of the way and let the Bill pass, so we can deliver the new rights working people need.
www.labourunions.org.uk/stoptheblock
The Lords must get out of the way and let the Bill pass, so we can deliver the new rights working people need.
www.labourunions.org.uk/stoptheblock
The Ping Pong Cats are back! The House of Lords is now debating the Employment Rights Bill AGAIN.
It's time for opposition Lords to do the right thing - get out of the way and pass the Bill so working people can feel the benefit.
It's time for opposition Lords to do the right thing - get out of the way and pass the Bill so working people can feel the benefit.
a cat playing ping pong with a blue racket
ALT: a cat playing ping pong with a blue racket
media.tenor.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Ping Pong Cats are back! The House of Lords is now debating the Employment Rights Bill AGAIN.
It's time for opposition Lords to do the right thing - get out of the way and pass the Bill so working people can feel the benefit.
It's time for opposition Lords to do the right thing - get out of the way and pass the Bill so working people can feel the benefit.
📰 "Let us not waste a minute more – it is time to deliver."
@AngelaRayner
The Bill returns to the Lords tomorrow. They are still holding it up - and it has to stop.
Labour fought for it, voters backed it. Let's get it done. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@AngelaRayner
The Bill returns to the Lords tomorrow. They are still holding it up - and it has to stop.
Labour fought for it, voters backed it. Let's get it done. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Rayner urges MPs not to 'blink or buckle' on employment rights
The government U-turned on protection against dismissal from day one last month in a bid to pass the bill.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 11:55 AM
📰 "Let us not waste a minute more – it is time to deliver."
@AngelaRayner
The Bill returns to the Lords tomorrow. They are still holding it up - and it has to stop.
Labour fought for it, voters backed it. Let's get it done. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@AngelaRayner
The Bill returns to the Lords tomorrow. They are still holding it up - and it has to stop.
Labour fought for it, voters backed it. Let's get it done. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Ping Pong on the Employment Rights Bill is about to begin.
It's time for the House of Lords to stop blocking the Bill, so the Government can deliver the workplace rights it the country voted for at the election.
We are ready to retire the Ping Pong Cats - now let's get this Bill on the books!
It's time for the House of Lords to stop blocking the Bill, so the Government can deliver the workplace rights it the country voted for at the election.
We are ready to retire the Ping Pong Cats - now let's get this Bill on the books!
a cat playing ping pong with a blue racket
ALT: a cat playing ping pong with a blue racket
media.tenor.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The Ping Pong on the Employment Rights Bill is about to begin.
It's time for the House of Lords to stop blocking the Bill, so the Government can deliver the workplace rights it the country voted for at the election.
We are ready to retire the Ping Pong Cats - now let's get this Bill on the books!
It's time for the House of Lords to stop blocking the Bill, so the Government can deliver the workplace rights it the country voted for at the election.
We are ready to retire the Ping Pong Cats - now let's get this Bill on the books!
Today, our elected MPs will send the Employment Rights Bill back to the Lords with a clear message - it's time to step back and get the Bill passed into law.
Labour campaigned on it, and voters backed it.
Labour campaigned on it, and voters backed it.
December 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Today, our elected MPs will send the Employment Rights Bill back to the Lords with a clear message - it's time to step back and get the Bill passed into law.
Labour campaigned on it, and voters backed it.
Labour campaigned on it, and voters backed it.
🚨Thousands of ex-mineworkers are set to receive extra retirement payments after Rachel Reeves released funds from a pension scheme.
A huge shout-out to the women in our coalfield communities who fought for fairness every step of the way. You made this happen. ✊
www.itv.com/news/calenda...
A huge shout-out to the women in our coalfield communities who fought for fairness every step of the way. You made this happen. ✊
www.itv.com/news/calenda...
www.itv.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
🚨Thousands of ex-mineworkers are set to receive extra retirement payments after Rachel Reeves released funds from a pension scheme.
A huge shout-out to the women in our coalfield communities who fought for fairness every step of the way. You made this happen. ✊
www.itv.com/news/calenda...
A huge shout-out to the women in our coalfield communities who fought for fairness every step of the way. You made this happen. ✊
www.itv.com/news/calenda...
Millions of people are set to get a pay rise from April due to an increase in the minimum wage. #NewDeal
💷Over 21s £12.21 ➜ £12.71 (+4.1%)
📈18–20 £10 ➜ £10.85 (+8.5%)
🛠️Under 18s & apprentices £7.55 ➜ £8 (+6%) www.bbc.com/news/article...
💷Over 21s £12.21 ➜ £12.71 (+4.1%)
📈18–20 £10 ➜ £10.85 (+8.5%)
🛠️Under 18s & apprentices £7.55 ➜ £8 (+6%) www.bbc.com/news/article...
Minimum wage to rise again from April to £12.71 for over-21s
The move has been welcomed, but some experts say it will not cover the current cost of living.
www.bbc.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Millions of people are set to get a pay rise from April due to an increase in the minimum wage. #NewDeal
💷Over 21s £12.21 ➜ £12.71 (+4.1%)
📈18–20 £10 ➜ £10.85 (+8.5%)
🛠️Under 18s & apprentices £7.55 ➜ £8 (+6%) www.bbc.com/news/article...
💷Over 21s £12.21 ➜ £12.71 (+4.1%)
📈18–20 £10 ➜ £10.85 (+8.5%)
🛠️Under 18s & apprentices £7.55 ➜ £8 (+6%) www.bbc.com/news/article...
🚨Millions of UK workers to get pay rise as Reeves plans increased minimum wage.
The national living wage and minimum wage increase
shows the #NewDeal for Working People in action.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The national living wage and minimum wage increase
shows the #NewDeal for Working People in action.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Millions of UK workers to get pay rise as Reeves plans increased minimum wage
Chancellor says people must be ‘properly rewarded for their hard work’ with 16- to 21-year-olds also in line for raise
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM
🚨Millions of UK workers to get pay rise as Reeves plans increased minimum wage.
The national living wage and minimum wage increase
shows the #NewDeal for Working People in action.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The national living wage and minimum wage increase
shows the #NewDeal for Working People in action.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
I'm sorry, what?
Green Peers voting with Tories and Lib Dems to undermine the Employment Rights Bill in the House of Lords.... 👀🟩
Green Peers voting with Tories and Lib Dems to undermine the Employment Rights Bill in the House of Lords.... 👀🟩
An open letter to Zack Polanski
We hope that Green Party Peers will see sense and commit to backing working people ✅
We hope that Green Party Peers will see sense and commit to backing working people ✅
November 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I'm sorry, what?
Green Peers voting with Tories and Lib Dems to undermine the Employment Rights Bill in the House of Lords.... 👀🟩
Green Peers voting with Tories and Lib Dems to undermine the Employment Rights Bill in the House of Lords.... 👀🟩
We need to stand firm against the Tory and Lib Dem Lords attempts to water down the Employment Rights Bill.
ADD YOUR NAME. SUPPORT DELIVERING THE #NEWDEAL IN FULL: labourunions.org.uk/newdeal/
ADD YOUR NAME. SUPPORT DELIVERING THE #NEWDEAL IN FULL: labourunions.org.uk/newdeal/
November 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
We need to stand firm against the Tory and Lib Dem Lords attempts to water down the Employment Rights Bill.
ADD YOUR NAME. SUPPORT DELIVERING THE #NEWDEAL IN FULL: labourunions.org.uk/newdeal/
ADD YOUR NAME. SUPPORT DELIVERING THE #NEWDEAL IN FULL: labourunions.org.uk/newdeal/
📜The Employment Rights Bill returns to the Lords today.
The #NewDeal for Working People was a Manifesto
commitment, and must be delivered in full. That means passing the Bill intact and ensuring it is implemented robustly.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The #NewDeal for Working People was a Manifesto
commitment, and must be delivered in full. That means passing the Bill intact and ensuring it is implemented robustly.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We can’t let the Tories sabotage this once-in-a-generation chance to reshape the world of work | Angela Rayner
The employment rights bill is in the Commons today. As Zohran Mamdani’s victory shows, people are desperate for policies that actually improve lives, says Labour MP Angela Rayner
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:43 AM
📜The Employment Rights Bill returns to the Lords today.
The #NewDeal for Working People was a Manifesto
commitment, and must be delivered in full. That means passing the Bill intact and ensuring it is implemented robustly.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The #NewDeal for Working People was a Manifesto
commitment, and must be delivered in full. That means passing the Bill intact and ensuring it is implemented robustly.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Labour’s employment rights bill represents the most significant evolution for British workers’ rights in decades.
Great blog post by @josephevans.bsky.social @ippr.org #NewDeal
www.ippr.org/articles/pro...
Great blog post by @josephevans.bsky.social @ippr.org #NewDeal
www.ippr.org/articles/pro...
Reaping the productivity dividend: How the employment rights bill could impact growth | IPPR
Once the bill receives royal assent it will, overnight, substantially improve trade unions’ ability to access and organise new workplaces. Over the followi
www.ippr.org
November 17, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Labour’s employment rights bill represents the most significant evolution for British workers’ rights in decades.
Great blog post by @josephevans.bsky.social @ippr.org #NewDeal
www.ippr.org/articles/pro...
Great blog post by @josephevans.bsky.social @ippr.org #NewDeal
www.ippr.org/articles/pro...
"The Employment Rights Bill is set to make things fairer."
"The Government must stand firm behind its commitment to make work pay. By getting this Bill passed now, in full."
Great speech from Labour Unions Chair @joannethomas.bsky.social at @coopparty.party.coop conference today! 🐝🌹
"The Government must stand firm behind its commitment to make work pay. By getting this Bill passed now, in full."
Great speech from Labour Unions Chair @joannethomas.bsky.social at @coopparty.party.coop conference today! 🐝🌹
November 15, 2025 at 12:09 PM
"The Employment Rights Bill is set to make things fairer."
"The Government must stand firm behind its commitment to make work pay. By getting this Bill passed now, in full."
Great speech from Labour Unions Chair @joannethomas.bsky.social at @coopparty.party.coop conference today! 🐝🌹
"The Government must stand firm behind its commitment to make work pay. By getting this Bill passed now, in full."
Great speech from Labour Unions Chair @joannethomas.bsky.social at @coopparty.party.coop conference today! 🐝🌹
HIGHLIGHTS: Yesterday, Labour MPs stood firm to vote down Conservative and Lib Dem amendments that would water down the landmark Employment Rights Bill. See the highlights here 👇
November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
HIGHLIGHTS: Yesterday, Labour MPs stood firm to vote down Conservative and Lib Dem amendments that would water down the landmark Employment Rights Bill. See the highlights here 👇
The votes are in: MPs have REJECTED the Conservative and Liberal Democrat attempts to water down Labour's landmark Employment Rights Bill.
Time for the Lords to get out of the way, so the Government can deliver on their manifesto commitment to implement a New Deal for Working People in full.
Time for the Lords to get out of the way, so the Government can deliver on their manifesto commitment to implement a New Deal for Working People in full.
November 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The votes are in: MPs have REJECTED the Conservative and Liberal Democrat attempts to water down Labour's landmark Employment Rights Bill.
Time for the Lords to get out of the way, so the Government can deliver on their manifesto commitment to implement a New Deal for Working People in full.
Time for the Lords to get out of the way, so the Government can deliver on their manifesto commitment to implement a New Deal for Working People in full.
Reposted by Labour Unions
As the Employment Rights Bill returns to the Commons today,
@katrinamurraymp.bsky.social writes on why it's so important we stand against the Tories and Lib Dems' attempts to water down the Bill, and deliver the right for everyone to have a guaranteed hours contract ✍️
www.lbc.co.uk/article/empl...
@katrinamurraymp.bsky.social writes on why it's so important we stand against the Tories and Lib Dems' attempts to water down the Bill, and deliver the right for everyone to have a guaranteed hours contract ✍️
www.lbc.co.uk/article/empl...
It's time to end the political ping pong and pass the Employment Rights Bill, writes Katrina Murray MP | LBC
Today's amendments to the bill from Conservatives and Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords must be defeated.
www.lbc.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 1:58 PM
As the Employment Rights Bill returns to the Commons today,
@katrinamurraymp.bsky.social writes on why it's so important we stand against the Tories and Lib Dems' attempts to water down the Bill, and deliver the right for everyone to have a guaranteed hours contract ✍️
www.lbc.co.uk/article/empl...
@katrinamurraymp.bsky.social writes on why it's so important we stand against the Tories and Lib Dems' attempts to water down the Bill, and deliver the right for everyone to have a guaranteed hours contract ✍️
www.lbc.co.uk/article/empl...
So what happened with the Big Votes in the Lords on the Employment Rights Bill?
Unelected Tory and Lib Dem Lords passed amendments that undermine Labour's Manifesto - on Day 1 rights, Guaranteed Hours and Repealing the TU Act
Over to MPs now, to stand up for workers & their mandate from the public
Unelected Tory and Lib Dem Lords passed amendments that undermine Labour's Manifesto - on Day 1 rights, Guaranteed Hours and Repealing the TU Act
Over to MPs now, to stand up for workers & their mandate from the public
October 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
So what happened with the Big Votes in the Lords on the Employment Rights Bill?
Unelected Tory and Lib Dem Lords passed amendments that undermine Labour's Manifesto - on Day 1 rights, Guaranteed Hours and Repealing the TU Act
Over to MPs now, to stand up for workers & their mandate from the public
Unelected Tory and Lib Dem Lords passed amendments that undermine Labour's Manifesto - on Day 1 rights, Guaranteed Hours and Repealing the TU Act
Over to MPs now, to stand up for workers & their mandate from the public
Tory and Lib Dem Lords have voted to SCRAP Labour's new protections against being unfairly sacked from day one, meaning workers must wait 6 months for this to happen.
But this isn't over. When the Employment Rights Bill returns to the Commons, MPs can safeguard day one unfair dismissal protections.
But this isn't over. When the Employment Rights Bill returns to the Commons, MPs can safeguard day one unfair dismissal protections.
October 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Tory and Lib Dem Lords have voted to SCRAP Labour's new protections against being unfairly sacked from day one, meaning workers must wait 6 months for this to happen.
But this isn't over. When the Employment Rights Bill returns to the Commons, MPs can safeguard day one unfair dismissal protections.
But this isn't over. When the Employment Rights Bill returns to the Commons, MPs can safeguard day one unfair dismissal protections.
They’re back at it again - the Tories and Lib Dems have worked hand in hand in the Lords to smash loopholes in Labour’s right for everyone to have a guaranteed hours contract.
They're siding with bad bosses over workers. Now over to the Commons to make sure working people get the rights they need.
They're siding with bad bosses over workers. Now over to the Commons to make sure working people get the rights they need.
October 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
They’re back at it again - the Tories and Lib Dems have worked hand in hand in the Lords to smash loopholes in Labour’s right for everyone to have a guaranteed hours contract.
They're siding with bad bosses over workers. Now over to the Commons to make sure working people get the rights they need.
They're siding with bad bosses over workers. Now over to the Commons to make sure working people get the rights they need.
Big day today, as the Employment Rights Bill is back in the House of Lords.
Last time, Tory and Lib Dem peers backed bad bosses, to undermine key new rights in the Bill. MPs in the Commons sent their amendments packing, and now we’re back for round two…..
This is why they call it PING PONG.
Last time, Tory and Lib Dem peers backed bad bosses, to undermine key new rights in the Bill. MPs in the Commons sent their amendments packing, and now we’re back for round two…..
This is why they call it PING PONG.
a cat playing ping pong with a blue racket
ALT: a cat playing ping pong with a blue racket
media.tenor.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Big day today, as the Employment Rights Bill is back in the House of Lords.
Last time, Tory and Lib Dem peers backed bad bosses, to undermine key new rights in the Bill. MPs in the Commons sent their amendments packing, and now we’re back for round two…..
This is why they call it PING PONG.
Last time, Tory and Lib Dem peers backed bad bosses, to undermine key new rights in the Bill. MPs in the Commons sent their amendments packing, and now we’re back for round two…..
This is why they call it PING PONG.
Unions are crystal clear - the New Deal was a Manifesto commitment, and must be delivered in full. That means passing the Employment Rights Bill intact, and ensuring it is implemented robustly - so the rights deliver on the promise made to voters.
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Bosses could still sack new hires under ‘day one’ workers' rights compromise
Union bosses are open to concessions on probation amid warnings that boosted rights for workers from day one could harm the economy
inews.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Unions are crystal clear - the New Deal was a Manifesto commitment, and must be delivered in full. That means passing the Employment Rights Bill intact, and ensuring it is implemented robustly - so the rights deliver on the promise made to voters.
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
inews.co.uk/news/politic...