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Workers' rights Proposals can win over voters, says TUC

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October 09, 2024

Labour can use its overhaul of workers' rights to win over disaffected Conservative and Reform voters, the TUC has said, as the government prepares to introduce landmark legislation that will grant new rights to 7 million workers.

- Jessica Elgot

Workers' rights Proposals can win over voters, says TUC

Trade union leaders met ministers for a final consultation on the bill yesterday with the legislation to be announced tomorrow.

The TUC's general secretary, Paul Nowak, said: "Labour's workers' rights plans are hugely popular across the political spectrum - including with Tory and Reform voters.

"After 14 years of stagnating living standards, people desperately want secure jobs they can build a decent life on. The government's plan to 'make work pay' - delivered in full - would improve incomes and the quality of work across Britain.

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