Chancellor 'should boost manufacturing'
News Article 8 February 2005
The TUC has called on Gordon Brown to do more to help Britain's manufacturing sector.
Unions urge more rights for agency workers
News Article 7 December 2004
Ministers should extend the employment rights available to temporary agency workers, the TUC has said.
CBI urges caution on minimum wage
News Article 17 November 2004
The CBI has warned the Low Pay Commission against backing a major increase in the minimum wage during 2005.
CBI issues skills warning
News Article 8 November 2004
The CBI has warned that there will be no jobs for unskilled workers in Britain within 10 years.
Watchdog bids to slash corporate stress bill
News Article 3 November 2004
The government's health and safety watchdog has launched a new bid to reduce the £3.7 billion a year cost of work-related stress.
Minimum wage 'must reach £6'
Press Review 28 October 2004
The TUC is to lobby the government for two more increases in the minimum wage in 2005 and 2006, to £5.35 an hour from next October and "towards £6" the following year.
TUC calls for bank holiday boost
News Article 25 October 2004
An autumn bank holiday is needed to ease the seasonal gloom of millions of workers, the TUC has claimed.
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Turner report ignites pensions debate
News Article 11 October 2004
Unions, businesses and think tanks have urged the government to change course on its pensions policy.
