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Most voters want to see protection of workers' rights
MOST people who voted in the general election want workers’ rights protected and a ban on zero-hours contracts, a new survey has revealed.
The TUC-commissioned poll of almost 3,000 adults also suggested widespread support for higher investment in public services.
Voters who switched from Labour to the Conservatives are most likely to want stronger employment rights, the union body said.
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