‘A victory for all workers says RCM’

By RCM on 26 July 2017 RCM Trade Unions Employment

The Supreme Court today has ruled that workplace tribunal fees are unlawful.

The Government will now have to repay thousands of workers who had paid for cases surrounding discrimination, unfair dismissal and other work place issues.

The trade union Unison took the case to the Supreme Court on behalf of not only their members, but all workers.

Responding to the decision, Jon Skewes, RCMs Director for Policy, Employment Relations and Communications said; “The RCM would like to congratulate Unison on such an important victory. 

“Workplace tribunal fees denied justice to workers who had been mistreated in the workplace and they were plainly unfair and unjust. The introduction of tribunal fees in 2013 was a disgraceful and cynical move to price ordinary people out of exercising their rights and effectively giving a free pass to bad bosses. 

“Today’s ruling is not only a victory for all workers, but shows once again that trade unions are a force for good.”

 

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Notes to editors

The RCM is the only trade union and professional association dedicated to serving midwifery and the whole midwifery team. We provide workplace advice and support, professional and clinical guidance and information, and learning opportunities with our broad range of events, conferences and online resources. For more information visit the RCM website at https://www.rcm.org.uk/.