Can the unions survive?

Article Abstract:

The future prospects for Britain's trade unions are discussed. In the UK, as in most other industrialized countries of the world, trade unionism is in a state of decline. In Great Britain, the unions are facing a hostile political environment. Industries in which the unions have traditionally had a strong presence are shifting to developing countries where labor costs less. Industries are automating jobs once held by workers, and making greater use of part-time workers. Women and young people who are coming into the work force for the first time have shown little interest in joining unions. It is also possible that unions have outlived their function, and that workers no longer see a need for unions. If unions survive at all in the long-term in the UK, it is likely to be in a different economic and political role than they have had in the past.

United Kingdom, Economic policy, Labor unions, Working class

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The new prescription for SSP

Article Abstract:

The British government's rules on statutory sick pay (SSP) have been extended and revised. Four new rules form the heart of the revised rules: liability payments are extended from 8 to 28 weeks; rules for maximum incapacity have been changed; the linking period for absence is extended from two weeks to eight; and employer liability is cut off at three years. The new rules come with a host of new forms and administrative procedures, most of which are explained; also discussed are the legal definition of 'employer', excluded categories, penalties that can be assessed for noncompliance, and the legal grounds for dismissing an employee due to ill health.

Interpretation and construction, Laws, regulations and rules, Labor law, Health insurance, Employee benefits, Sick, Sick persons

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