This autumn we’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Wales Union Learning Fund. I couldn’t be prouder of everything this fund has achieved.
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Last UK coal plant closes and successfully redeploys the workforce
The last UK coal power station is closing this month. When Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station shuts down, the UK will end 140 years of burning coal to make electricity – the first G7 country to phase out coal power.
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Labour Conference 2024: A new era of hope and progress
Paul Nowak reflects on Labour’s first conference in power after 15 years, highlighting the party’s commitment to the New Deal for Working People and the renewed importance of unions.
Read more…
Our history informs our present: anti-racism in Wales today
This Black History Month TUC Cymru is launching a brand new anti-racism in the workplace toolkit.
As trade unionists we share values of anti-racism, equity and social justice. It is important to us that we campaign and organise to make our workplaces …Read more…
Dr Mahaboob Basha values his personal development through TUC Cymru
Mahaboob is a delegate on the 2024 Black Activist Development Programme and a passionate activist with Unite.
Here is what he has to say about his development journey so far and the important skills he is developing on the Programme.
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Samia Egeh speaks at TUC Cymru Black History Month Event
Samia openly spoke about her own experiences and feelings on the development of her activism and her thoughts on TUC Cymru’s new Anti-racism in the workplace toolkit at the launch event in the Pierhead, Cardiff on 2 October 2024.
Here is what she had t…Read more…
Better workwear for women call
Motion 44 on improving female-specific workwear standards, recognised that “women across various industries face significant challenges,” because of “the lack of the properly designed workwear that accommodates their specific needs.” And by wearing this inappropriate, impractical workwear their comfort and moreover their safety is compromised. Serenity Baskett from the South West region moved the motion, […]
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Stop the far right
Unite delegates collectively resolved to do more to tackle far-right activism and racism in the workplace in a debate that drew numerous interventions. Unite delegate Mibinzo Vundamina gave a heartfelt speech as he moved a motion on Tuesday (July 8), highlighting the pervasiveness of racism in all our institutions. “[Racists] are some of our neighbours, […]
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Strengthening our organising efforts and representation of BME trade unionists
When it comes to BME workers, trade union organising is about more than just numbers – it requires fostering strong inclusive cultures where BME activists feel that they belong, have a voice and take collective action in their trade unions. By launchin…Read more…
Angen i warchod awduron yn sgil twf deallusrwydd artiffisial
Mae DA yn effeithio ar weithwyr creadigol yn barod. Fel undeb rydym yn poeni am effaith y defnydd o ddeallusrwydd artiffisial – DA – ar y sector creadigol yn gyffredinnol, yn ogystal â’n haelodau ni yn benodol. Dydi hyn ddim yn rhywbeth fydd yn digwydd…Read more…
The need to protect writers due to the growth of artificial intelligence
AI is already impacting on creatives. As a union we care about the impact of the use of artificial intelligence – AI – on the creative sector in general terms, as well as on our members in particular. This is not something that will happen in the futu…Read more…
Another month without growth shows our recovery remains fragile
GDP figures today and the jobs data yesterday suggest the recovery of the UK economy remains fragile.
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25 years of transforming lives through WULF learning and training
This autumn we’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Wales Union Learning Fund. I couldn’t be prouder of everything this fund has achieved.
Read more…
Last UK coal plant closes and successfully redeploys the workforce
The last UK coal power station is closing this month. When Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station shuts down, the UK will end 140 years of burning coal to make electricity – the first G7 country to phase out coal power.
Read more…
Labour Conference 2024: A new era of hope and progress
Paul Nowak reflects on Labour’s first conference in power after 15 years, highlighting the party’s commitment to the New Deal for Working People and the renewed importance of unions.
Read more…
Our history informs our present: anti-racism in Wales today
This Black History Month TUC Cymru is launching a brand new anti-racism in the workplace toolkit.
As trade unionists we share values of anti-racism, equity and social justice. It is important to us that we campaign and organise to make our workplaces …Read more…
Dr Mahaboob Basha values his personal development through TUC Cymru
Mahaboob is a delegate on the 2024 Black Activist Development Programme and a passionate activist with Unite.
Here is what he has to say about his development journey so far and the important skills he is developing on the Programme.
Read more…
Samia Egeh speaks at TUC Cymru Black History Month Event
Samia openly spoke about her own experiences and feelings on the development of her activism and her thoughts on TUC Cymru’s new Anti-racism in the workplace toolkit at the launch event in the Pierhead, Cardiff on 2 October 2024.
Here is what she had t…Read more…
Strengthening our organising efforts and representation of BME trade unionists
When it comes to BME workers, trade union organising is about more than just numbers – it requires fostering strong inclusive cultures where BME activists feel that they belong, have a voice and take collective action in their trade unions. By launchin…Read more…
Angen i warchod awduron yn sgil twf deallusrwydd artiffisial
Mae DA yn effeithio ar weithwyr creadigol yn barod. Fel undeb rydym yn poeni am effaith y defnydd o ddeallusrwydd artiffisial – DA – ar y sector creadigol yn gyffredinnol, yn ogystal â’n haelodau ni yn benodol. Dydi hyn ddim yn rhywbeth fydd yn digwydd…Read more…