<P> 1 . An economy that works for working people </P> <P> 2 . Great jobs for everyone </P> <P> 3 . A thriving movement that delivers for younger workers </P> <Ul> <Li> In 1970 the Equal Pay Act made it illegal for employers to give a woman worker different pay and conditions to a male one doing work of equal value . </Li> <Li> In 1999 the National Minimum Wage was established to protect low - paid workers . </Li> <Li> In 1999 a limit was placed on working hours, largely as a health and safety measure . This was quickly followed by a minimum holiday entitlement . </Li> <Li> In 2007 the no - smoking ban was introduced in public areas in response to union arguments that workers were risking their health . </Li> <Li> In October 2011 agency workers gained the right to receive the same treatment as permanent staff carrying out the same work . </Li> </Ul>

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