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muriel_volestrangler

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14. The British trade unions' position:
Wed Jun 22, 2016, 07:42 PM
Jun 2016
On Thursday 23 June British voters will decide if Britain should continue its membership of the European Union or leave.
Working people will have a big stake in the referendum because workers’ rights are on the line. The TUC is concerned that leaving the EU puts at risk many vital workplace rights currently underpinned by EU law – paid holidays, extra maternity rights and better conditions for part-time workers, as well as many better jobs in export-reliant industries.
RESOURCES
WORKERS' RIGHTS: Brexit impact
An independent legal opinion from Michael Ford QC identifies the dangers of Britain leaving the EU for working people.
BETTER OFF IN - Working people and the case for remaining in the ​EU
This paper looks at the likely impact of Brexit on the core concern of trade unions: good jobs with decent pay.​
A BIG DECISION FOR WORKERS - Interactive guide
Guide to help you understand the main issues that affect working people.
THE NHS: How Brexit could affect our health service
BRITISH STEEL: Why Brexit won’t save our steel
HEALTH AND SAFETY:
- What Brexit would mean
- The benefits for UK workers
WOMEN’S RIGHTS: The risks of Brexit
Women workers’ rights and the risks of Brexit​
This report outlines 20 ways in which EU law has improved the rights of working women in the UK
WORKING PARENTS & CARERS - Risks of Brexit​
​RACE EQUALITY: The risks of Brexit
FREE MOVEMENT IS A TWO-WAY STREET - Brexit would risk it all
PART-TIME AND TEMPORARY WORKERS - Risks of Brexit​
RIGHTS FOR OUTSOURCED WORKERS​ - Risks of Brexit
VIDEOS
The EU referendum: A big decision. Don't risk it! - Explanatory animation
Stuart's story: Don't risk our car industry by leaving the EU
Tracey's story: Don't risk our flexible working by leaving the EU​
Angie's story: The NHS will be poorer if we leave the EU
Maurice's story: Bad bosses will exploit workers' if we leave the EU​
Kevin's story: EU laws have helped reduce injuries at work and even saves lives
Michelle's story: I don't want to risk losing pregnancy, maternity and family leave rights

https://www.tuc.org.uk/EUref

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A permanent 2% drop in GDP is not something to welcome. DemFromPittsburgh Jun 2016 #1
Yes, it is. tabasco Jun 2016 #5
The resulting unemployment and economic disruption would not be welcome. DemFromPittsburgh Jun 2016 #35
Economist's can't predict what will happen 5 years out DesMoinesDem Jun 2016 #17
Your post is unbelievably rude DemFromPittsburgh Jun 2016 #22
Some very smart friends who are bankers and live in England adigal Jun 2016 #24
yes it would be FreakinDJ Jun 2016 #2
Look for a massive drop in the stock markets on Friday if Brexit wins. LonePirate Jun 2016 #3
And then look for a buying opportunity immediately after that. Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #7
By immediately, do you mean six months, two years or an indefinite amount of time later? LonePirate Jun 2016 #11
Like i said, I think its a bad idea. Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #21
British banking friends said to start stockpiling rice and beans adigal Jun 2016 #25
where's the best place to put my short money? Gabi Hayes Jun 2016 #26
That's why why the far-right supports it and British labor opposes it. pampango Jun 2016 #4
The banks and corporations all oppose it. former9thward Jun 2016 #16
British labor and most of the left also opposes it. The far-right supports it. pampango Jun 2016 #18
Tories are opposed to Brexit. former9thward Jun 2016 #19
Some Tories are Spider Jerusalem Jun 2016 #20
Tories are split like our republicans between their 'tea party'/Trump wing (UKIP and pampango Jun 2016 #29
The Brexit folks are as odious as Trump voters. alarimer Jun 2016 #34
selfishly speaking, wouldn't investment in US increase as a "safe haven?" zazen Jun 2016 #6
It's a fallacy that.. sendero Jun 2016 #8
No, you've got your 'extreme' in the wrong place muriel_volestrangler Jun 2016 #15
The far-right and far-left meet somewhere to support Brexit? pampango Jun 2016 #31
It would also lead to stripping labor protections and increased xenophobia. Hard pass for me. Starry Messenger Jun 2016 #9
I think.. sendero Jun 2016 #10
Why Brexit would be a disaster for your employment rights Starry Messenger Jun 2016 #12
The British trade unions' position: muriel_volestrangler Jun 2016 #14
Wow, you don't actually know much about this, do you? Recursion Jun 2016 #28
Frexit is next. BlueNoMatterWho Jun 2016 #13
It would be stupid. BlueMTexpat Jun 2016 #23
Brexit would be a catastrophe, and hipsters who use phrases like "banking-corporate neo-Feudalism" Recursion Jun 2016 #27
Staying in is a strike against nationalist fascism. baldguy Jun 2016 #30
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #32
So Jeremy Corbyn is a friend of the banksters? Nye Bevan Jun 2016 #33
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