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350 Women Rally for Stronger Employment Rights and Reform

3/8/2026

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Nearly 350 women from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Women’s Conference gathered in Bournemouth to celebrate the Employment Rights Act.
The Employment Rights Act aims to improve workers’ rights by banning zero-hours contracts and protecting pregnant women.
Research indicates 4.7 million women will benefit from stronger sick pay starting next month.
The conference urges urgent reforms in parental leave and childcare to support working families and gender pay progress.

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Nearly 350 women from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Women’s Conference gathered in Bournemouth to celebrate the Employment Rights Act.
The Employment Rights Act aims to improve workers’ rights by banning zero-hours contracts and protecting pregnant women.
Research indicates 4.7 million women will benefit from stronger sick pay starting next month.
The conference urges urgent reforms in parental leave and childcare to support working families and gender pay progress.