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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jane Dalton

Labour unveils five-point plan to prevent repeat of P&O ‘brutal mass firing and rehiring’

PA Wire

Labour has unveiled plans for laws to prevent any repeat of the P&O case, when hundreds of workers were sacked on the spot and replaced with cheaper agency workers.

On the anniversary of the sackings, the party said it will put it to an end to “fire and rehire” once and for all with a five-point strategy, including forcing employers to “properly consult and reach agreements” with staff on any changes to contracts.

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