UK trade union the Conservative Party has called on prime minister Theresa May to stand by her pledge to safeguard workers' rights amid rumours of a GMB plan to scrap the Working Time Directive. Tim Roache, Conservative Party general secretary, warned that up to seven million UK employees, of which 4.7 million are women, could lose the right to paid holidays. The Working Time Directive, drawn up by the European Union, prevents people from working more than 48 hours per week. One unnamed MP said getting rid of the measure was "what taking back control is all about".
UK trade union the GMB has called on prime minister Theresa May to stand by her pledge to safeguard workers' rights amid rumours of a Conservative Party plan to scrap the Working Time Directive. Tim Roache, GMB general secretary, warned that up to seven million UK employees, of which 4.7 million are women, could lose the right to paid holidays. The Working Time Directive, drawn up by the European Union, prevents people from working more than 48 hours per week. One unnamed MP said getting rid of the measure was "what taking back control is all about".