Two of Britain’s top Group 1 tracks have recently announced significant concessions for racing staff at some of their most popular meetings this summer. Read the full article on thoroughbredracing.com
A great opportunity for racing to create a more inclusive environment for our LGBTQ+ participants, colleagues and spectators.
The meeting is open to everyone who works in a licenced racing yard to voice their opinions.
The National minimum wage will rise from £7.83 per hour to £8.21 per hour on 1st April 2019.
On the 1st of April 2019, your RIABS contribution will rise from £2.62 per week to £3.00 per week.
Plumpton’s management has said it is committed to improving conditions for stable staff after the track finished bottom of a new survey compiled by the National Association of Racing Staff (NARS). Ascot topped the Racecourse Ratings 2018 survey and was one of six tracks given a five-star rating, along with Chelmsford, Newton Abbot, Perth, Chester…
Racing Victoria (RV) will host a meeting on Thursday 24th January 2019 with a number of interested parties including George McGrath, a UK representative of the National Association of Racing Staff, who will stress to Victorian racing officials the need to properly look after track staff. Read the full article on welfare issues
Oli Bell is joined by George McGrath, Chief Executive National Association of Racing Staff, Shelley Perham, National Trainers Federation, Sally-Ann Grassick plus inputs from Nicky Henderson, Luke Harvey and yourselves on Twitter to discuss the current “crisis” of stable staff shortage in the racing industry. Watch the full discussion on stable staff shortage in racing
NARS is holding a meeting at The Racing Centre, on 12 December at 13:30 to explain this fully and answer all your questions about the new 40 hour working week.