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.
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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…
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…
‘Dignity in retirement’
Unite delegates spoke passionately in defence of a state pension tied to a real living wage on Monday (July 7) at Unite’s policy conference. Moving a composite on a “Living State Pension”, Unite delegate Mike McLoughlin explained how the UK state pension is grossly inadequate, citing statistics showing its value is at the bottom of […]
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Save our NHS
The future of the NHS was at the top of the agenda in a debate on the first day of Unite’s policy conference on Monday (July 7). Delegates who spoke in the debate all denounced the widespread privatisation threatening the NHS very existence. They also emphasised the importance of pay restoration for NHS workers, and […]
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‘Our wins speak for themselves’
Unite’s eighth policy conference opened on Monday (July 7) with a speech by Unite Executive Council (EC) chair Andy Green. Andy highlighted how Unite, under general secretary Sharon Graham, has refocused the union on jobs, pay and conditions. He noted how the union has established a reputation for supporting its members in dispute, and how […]
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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…