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Workers Rally Against Zero-Hours Contracts in UK

8/31/2025

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Seamus Foley, a Draughts worker in London, is ready to strike over zero-hours contracts affecting 1.2 million UK workers.
Labour aims to phase in guaranteed-hours contracts and protections against unfair dismissal, banning zero-hours contracts by late 2027.
Critics claim these measures are inadequate and reinforce employer control.
Business groups warn of potential £5 billion costs, risking higher unemployment.
Foley is cautiously optimistic about improvements but doubts employers' commitments.

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Seamus Foley, a Draughts worker in London, is ready to strike over zero-hours contracts affecting 1.2 million UK workers.
Labour aims to phase in guaranteed-hours contracts and protections against unfair dismissal, banning zero-hours contracts by late 2027.
Critics claim these measures are inadequate and reinforce employer control.
Business groups warn of potential £5 billion costs, risking higher unemployment.
Foley is cautiously optimistic about improvements but doubts employers' commitments.