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Government plan to use temps for striking staff ruled unlawful

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Published on: 14 July 2023
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Law360: Legislation introduced by the UK government that allows bosses to replace striking staff with temporary workers is unlawful and should be quashed, the High Court has ruled, upholding a legal challenge by major British trade unions.

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