Have your say on Workers' Rights

Date: 8 July 2010

The Coalition Government has just launched an on-line public consultation which they say is part of their ‘commitment to cutting red tape, repealing unnecessary laws and supporting civil liberties’.

Called 'Your Freedom’ the new website allows people to suggest, comment and vote on laws and regulations they would like to see abolished.

Over 2,000 ideas have been suggested so far, generating over 7,000 comments and 18,000 votes on whether the suggestions are a good idea or not.

Usdaw members will be interested to know that there have already been several suggestions to abolish laws relating to workers rights, Sunday trading, age related sales and much more.

Although the government has said they will not be 'duty bound' to act on popular suggestions, they have said all ideas will be considered.

You will need to register on the 'Your Freedom’ website before contributing but this is quick and easy and you only need to give an email address and the first part of your postcode.

Once on the site you can also use the search facility to look for the suggestions you are interested in.

If you want to have your say then visit the 'Your Freedom’ website now.