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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 5 June 2025
Debate
Employment Rights BillContribution
From a practical perspective, there is little evidence to suggest this mandated statement will increase awareness or uptake of union membership. Workers interested in trade unions typically have multiple avenues to obtain that information, and those indifferent or opposed will likely ignore the statement altogether. We are left with a symbolic gesture that adds bureaucratic complexity, costs and managerial time but offers no meaningful benefit to workers.
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