Parental leave review is “a welcome starting point” to overhaul failing system - TUC

Commenting on the parental leave review announced today (Tuesday), TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said:  

“No parent should miss out on the precious first weeks and months with their new born – but for too many families, the system is failing. 

“Unions have long campaigned for an overhaul of the UK's parental leave and pay system - and this review is a welcome starting point.  

"Without better rights to well-paid leave, too many new parents will continue to miss out on spending time with their children – with dads often missing out most. And mums will continue to take on the bulk of caring.  

"That holds back women at work, working families and our wider economy too.  

"This review is an important opportunity to put things right. We look forward to working with the government to deliver a new system that is affordable, accessible and gives working families the support and flexibility they need."