The government has started to undo Conservative-era rules limiting strike action by workers including teachers, firefighters and train workers. Labour ministers have told employers not to enforce legal minimum service levels whilst a new law to formally abolish them goes through Parliament.
They argued the rules, which came in last year but were never used, would “unduly restrict” the right to strike.
The Conservatives said the move to start phasing them out, first reported by the Observer, would put access to emergency services at risk.
By surrendering to their union paymasters, Labour are showing us who is really in charge,” added shadow business secretary Kevin Hollinrake. Unions, who strongly opposed minimum service levels when they were introduced by the previous government, have welcomed the move to undo them.
Source: BBC
In other news – South African actress Connie Chiume dies
The legendary South African actress and filmmaker Connie Chiume has passed away at the age of 72. Her family shared the news in a heartfelt Instagram post on Tuesday afternoon.
According to the statement, the internationally acclaimed award-winning actress, known for her role in Black Panther, died on Tuesday at Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg. Read more
