Trade Union
Trade unions play a pivotal role in representing workers across the jewellery industry, from manufacturing and bench work to retail and distribution. At Jewellery Focus, we report on union activity that affects the sector — including industrial disputes, collective bargaining developments, wage negotiations, workplace safety campaigns, and regulatory changes involving employment rights. Our coverage helps business owners, HR professionals, and operational leaders understand the implications of union actions on staffing, compliance, and day-to-day operations, ensuring they remain responsive to workforce concerns and aligned with evolving labour standards.
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Sep- 2019 -11 SeptemberRetailers
Labour pledges £10 minimum wage for all workers over 16
Jeremy Corbyn has pledged a £10 an hour minimum wage for all workers over 16 if his party is elected to government. In a speech delivered to the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in Brighton, Corbyn said Labour would also deliver action on the gender pay gap, equal rights for all…
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