Corbyn vows to scrap Trade Union Act when in government

Jeremy Corbyn told UNISON delegates today that a Labour government would immediately repeal the Trade Union Act. “We would go further,” the Labour leader said. “We would strengthen trade union and employment rights. We would be a government that says that trade unions are a force for good and a force for equality in our society.” Mr Corbyn was speaking at the National Delegate Conference in Brighton this morning, where was greeted with a standing ovation as he entered the conference hall alongside UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis – and at the conclusion of a speech in which he stressed his trade union credentials and pride at being a UNISON member. He particularly praised union reps, branch secretaries and lay officials “who work day in, day out, representing people in the workplace who otherwise would not get it. “Public services only operate because of the efficiency and effectiveness of our members and their generosity to go beyond the call of duty, day in and day out.” Mr Corbyn urged delegates to vote to remain in tomorrow’s EU referendum, stressing the future of the NHS, the threat of the TTIP trade deal, environmental standards and climate change as key reasons. “A vote to leave would put our NHS in jeopardy,” he said. He condemned the government’s record, which has left six million people earning less than the living wage, crippling unemployment, job insecurity and a “redistribution of wealth in absolutely the wrong direction. “Austeri...
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