Latest Publications
The political attack on workplace representation - a legal response
This brand new publication from Professor Keith Ewing - President of the IER - and Alan Bogg provides a legal response to the government ' s attempts to quash union representation in the workplace through such policies as cutting facility time . The book is highly recommended for trade unions and their members and is available to those who belong to a union at just £ 10 compared with £ 40 for others . Access to justice in employment disputes : surveying the terrain
This collection of five essays by some of the UK ' s leading experts in employment tribunals and disputes includes work by John Hendy QC , the go-to lawyer for major trade union cases and the IER ' s Chair , and renowned academic Linda Dickens MBE . We have limited stock available , so order your copy now .
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Bring Greek National Television Back On Air
Sign the European Broadcast Union petition to the government of Greece , which demands the reestablishment of state television services in the country . The closure of public television in Greece has been slammed as undemocratic . Sign the petition here
Austerity Uncovered : Bring your stories to the TUC
The TUC has organised a national road tour collecting evidence of the hardship caused by austerity . Find out when they will be in a town near you here .
Your Rights At Work - save the social chapter
Unions Together have organised a petition against David Cameron ' s proposals to bring employment law back to the UK instead of allowing the EU to influence the rights of workers . This would put at risk paid holiday and sick leave , the Working Time Directive , equality laws and health and safety regulations . Sign the petition here
Register for the People ' s Assembly Against Austerity
The People ' s Assembly Against Austerity brings together trade unions , campaigners , grassroots organisations , and anyone passionate about fighting the Coalition ' s cuts at a large-scale forum in London on June 22nd . Actors and comedians , as well as trade union leaders , solicitors and other organisations have already signed up . More information here Register here
Become a ' Friend ' of the Ken Gill Memorial Fund
A ' Friends " application form can be found here .
You can find out more about the Fund , and Ken ' s life including video and audio material ,