TSSA demands government reinstate day one unfair dismissal rights  

Labour affiliated transport and travel union TSSA has urged the government to reinstate its plans to give workers the right to claim unfair dismissal from day one in the job. 

The government has announced a u-turn on its manifesto pledge – instead moving to introduce the right to claim unfair dismissal after six months. 

Commenting, TSSA General Secretary, Maryam Eslamdoust said: “This is a very significant watering down of the Employment Rights Bill and a breach of Labour’s manifesto commitment - one we do not support.  

“Our union has long campaigned for strong, meaningful rights from the first day of employment, arguing that day one protection is essential to safeguard workers from arbitrary and unjust treatment.  

“This remains our position and it’s vital that the government thinks again about this damaging u-turn.  

“What we need to see now is a period of proper consultation of trade union members across the movement where there is affiliation to Labour, because these are the people at the sharp end.”