"Senior union figures were deeply concerned at the departure of Rayner and the business minister, Justin Madders, in the reshuffle and concerned by the appointment of Peter Kyle as business secretary. A number of strategists in No 10 and the Treasury are said to have been cautious about the bill after a backlash from business and Rayner had been the key cabinet minister holding the line. In calls with union leaders, however, Kyle has promised there will be no backsliding on the legislation."
"Key decisions will be made via secondary legislation on vital issues such as compensation for cancelled shifts. The TUC's general secretary, Paul Nowak, who will meet MPs on Monday to present the findings of the poll, said it was right that the government was planning to vote down Conservative and Liberal Democrat amendments to the bill on Monday. These reforms cannot be allowed to stall, he said."
A mega-poll found workers' rights reforms are among the most popular policies but have low public recognition. The employment rights bill returns to the Commons with government pledges not to water down changes to zero-hours contracts and new workplace rights. Angela Rayner resigned as deputy prime minister, prompting union concern over ministerial departures and Peter Kyle's appointment as business secretary. Kyle and education secretary Bridget Phillipson promised no backsliding and delivery. Unions seek scrutiny during implementation because key decisions will use secondary legislation, including compensation for cancelled shifts. TUC general secretary Paul Nowak will present the poll to MPs.
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