Government review of sickness absence must not cut sick pay

Commenting on the government announcement today (Thursday) that Dame Carol Black and David Frost are to carry out an independent review into sickness absence, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: “If this were to be a genuine attempt to support those on long-term sickness get back to work then the TUC would welcome it with open arms. However we are concerned that it will end up as just another part of the government's cost-saving onslaught on the income and rights of those at work, and those on benefits.

STUC on the Welfare Bill

The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) said today that Scottish trade unionists and equality and community activists would be encouraged to continue to protest against unfair changes to the welfare system and the removal from thousands of Disability Living Allowance.