The MU welcomes passage of the Employment Rights Bill, which will now become law. Shaped by trade union input, the legislation represents an important step forward for workers’ rights, equality and protections, with further reforms for freelancers promised in a second phase.
The MU is delighted that the Employment Rights Bill has finally passed through Parliament and will now become law.
As one of the Labour Party affiliated trade unions, the MU was involved in creating and helping to shape the Bill, which will make working life better for working people whether they are employed or self-employed.
Measures to address the unfairness of zero-hours contracts, the gender pay gap and employment rights are huge achievements by the unions and the Labour Government, and are potentially transformative for our members.
We have been promised by the Government that there will be a second phase next year which will consult on issues around self-employment over the next few months, and that issues facing freelancers, such as late payment of fees and the right to a written contract, will be legislated on in the near future.
Naomi Pohl, MU General Secretary says: “We are so proud to have been a part of this Bill, and we are delighted that the House of Lords has now stopped blocking it.
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