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Unite members and their supporters held a rally through the streets of Birmingham in support of bin workers this morning (1 Dec). Hundreds of supporters and striking workers gathered for the rally outside the Smithfield Depot at 8.30 on the first day of strike action by agency workers employed by Job & Talent, before marching […]
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Local government workers rarely seek recognition – but they deserve it. Nominate someone you know who goes above and beyond to help their community thrive
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Local government workers rarely seek recognition – but they deserve it. Nominate someone you know who goes above and beyond to help their community thrive
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The Conservative Party’s latest flirtation with withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is not just a reckless political stunt, it’s a direct threat to the rights and freedoms of working people across the country.
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This weekend 4th October 2025, marks the 89th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street, when everyday people in London’s East End stood up to fascism, and said with unity and courage: “They shall not pass.”
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Despite having a 38 year career as a public servant, Diane continues to be subjected to horrific levels of misogynoir which comes as threats of sexual assault, rape and murder. This is a stark reminder of the persistent disrespect and humiliation even …Read more…
Mae Rhaglen TUC Cymru ar Ddatblygu Ymgyrchwyr sy’n Fenywod wedi rhoi llawer o hyder i mi. Mae wedi fy ngalluogi i fynd yn ôl at y gwerthoedd sy’n bwysig i mi, a dal fy ngafael arnynt, gan eu bod yn bwysig ni waeth beth mae pobl eraill yn ei feddwl ohon…Read more…
The TUC Cymru Women’s Activist Development Programme has helped me to grow in confidence. It has empowered me to take back, and hold onto, the values I hold dear as they are worthy no matter what others may think of them.
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The TUC’s message is clear: AI must work for people, not the other way around.
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Labour’s newly published Clean Energy Jobs Plan is a credible plan to double the jobs in the clean energy sector within five years.
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This is our moment. Across the world, workers are standing at the crossroads of crisis and change and we, the trade union movement, are stepping forward to lead. The climate emergency is no longer a distant threat.
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The Workers Voice Network: stories that unite course will train and support a group of trade union members and representatives to safely create impactful digital content that challenges far-right narratives online.
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Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM) is a national, month-long campaign held every November. Its mission is to celebrate the positive contributions of Muslims in the UK and to raise awareness of Islamophobia across society.
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Failure to deliver a meaningful pay rise will make recruitment and retention problems worse
The post Council and school staff need a fair pay rise, say unions appeared first on UNISON National.
Failure to deliver a meaningful pay rise will make recruitment and retention problems worse
The post Council and school staff need a fair pay rise, say unions appeared first on UNISON National.
The Conservative Party’s latest flirtation with withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is not just a reckless political stunt, it’s a direct threat to the rights and freedoms of working people across the country.
Read more…
This weekend 4th October 2025, marks the 89th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street, when everyday people in London’s East End stood up to fascism, and said with unity and courage: “They shall not pass.”
Read more…
Despite having a 38 year career as a public servant, Diane continues to be subjected to horrific levels of misogynoir which comes as threats of sexual assault, rape and murder. This is a stark reminder of the persistent disrespect and humiliation even …Read more…
Mae Rhaglen TUC Cymru ar Ddatblygu Ymgyrchwyr sy’n Fenywod wedi rhoi llawer o hyder i mi. Mae wedi fy ngalluogi i fynd yn ôl at y gwerthoedd sy’n bwysig i mi, a dal fy ngafael arnynt, gan eu bod yn bwysig ni waeth beth mae pobl eraill yn ei feddwl ohon…Read more…
The TUC Cymru Women’s Activist Development Programme has helped me to grow in confidence. It has empowered me to take back, and hold onto, the values I hold dear as they are worthy no matter what others may think of them.
Read more…