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Lib Dem changes will make it harder for hundreds of thousands of workers to bring cases of vicitimisation, unfairness and bullying at work

23 November 2011

On top of cuts that stalled economy recovery Lib Dems attack the rights of ordinary workers while they have yet to lay a finger on the multi- millionaire elite whose misdeeds and greed led us into this deep economic depression says GMB

GMB responded to proposals from Vince Cable on employment law announced in speech to employers in London on 23rd November. See Notes to editors for extract of speech.

Paul Kenny GMB General Secretary said “This agenda is being driven by CBI who want the balance of power in the workplace tilted even more against the ordinary worker. These changes will make it harder for hundreds of thousands of workers to bring cases of victimisation, unfairness and bullying at work. This will just sweep abuse under the carpet. Last year 218,000 workers felt that they had no other way to deal problems at work.

Lib Dems are making life at work harder for people. On top of cuts that stalled economy recovery Lib Dems attack the rights of ordinary workers while they have yet to lay a finger on the multi- millionaire elite whose misdeeds and greed led us into this deep economic depression. We now know that Lib Dems in government in practice attack the 99% and support the 1%.

Changing the balance on tribunals to a single legally qualified chair with the voice of business and the shop floor removed will weaken the system. It is a retro grade step which will make the tribunals more legalistic not less so.”



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