Fight Tory attacks on our unions!
The first Conservative government for 18 years will introduce a Bill to beef up existing anti-trade union laws in the UK. Whilst the proposed restrictions on strike action had been well signalled in advance, the inclusion of a change to union political funds was unexpected. The Tories are demanding a 50% turnout threshold in a ballot and an additional 40% yes vote requirement in “core public services” (health, education, transport and fire services), They hope to make it impossible for unions to organise lawful strikes. There will be new time limitations on ballot mandates which will allow...