Tony Blair's succession has sparked a battle for influence between employers unions. The CBI, the principal employers' association, is worried about the consequences of the contest over the future government leadership, fearing that the Labour candidates may seek to outbid one another on the social front in order to win the support of the unions. (Ref. 06928)
While the unions are increasing pressure for stronger labour legislation, considered as not very restrictive in Great Britain, the CBI is urging the government not to yield to what it considers would be a step back in improved labour relations. The CBI maintains that: “employers are already working hand in hand with employees on matters of concern to them” and considers as an “unnecessary set of measures” union claims for the introduction of collective agreements on pensions and professional tr
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