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Nov 8, 2017By Stronger Unions

Stronger Unions is no longer publishing new content, as we’ve moved the TUC’s new blogs to our main website at www.tuc.org.uk/blogs. Thanks for being a Stronger Unions reader over the years and we…Read more…

Nov 8, 2017Stronger Unions

TUC joins calls for new elections in Brazil as illegitimate government tramples democracy

Sep 1, 2017By Stronger Unions

As Brazil’s CUT trade union confederation was meeting in the industrial capital of Sao Paolo, the TUC has called for new elections as the unelected government of Michel Temer continues its…Read more…

Sep 1, 2017Stronger Unions

How I became a community champion and a union rep? – my story as a working mum

Sep 1, 2017By Stronger Unions

I work two part-time jobs with different retailers. I was only doing one before, but because my hours were in the evenings it was very difficult to balance work and childcare. I’d look after my son…Read more…

Sep 1, 2017Stronger Unions

Juggling childcare and changing shifts – my story as a working dad

Sep 1, 2017By Stronger Unions

Before my son was born, I worked part-time but did as much overtime as I could to top up my wages. But that’s not possible when you have a baby to look after. My wife has a full-time contract and a…Read more…

Sep 1, 2017Stronger Unions

Big Ben Bong Bonkers

Aug 15, 2017By Stronger Unions

August is usually called “The silly season” by journalists because there is so little news around as Parliament is not sitting and politicians are away on holiday. As a result they have to fill their…Read more…

Aug 15, 2017Stronger Unions

If we don’t protect our arts organisations, we will lose them

Aug 10, 2017By Stronger Unions

For almost 25 years, Greenwich Dance has been a meeting place for dancers. Professional and professional and aspiring artists come together for classes, performance space and professional support….Read more…

Aug 10, 2017Stronger Unions

Fines rise, but prosecutions fall for H&S crimes

Aug 10, 2017By Stronger Unions

I was very pleased to read that, between February 2016 and February 2017, the total value of fines imposed on businesses for health and safety offences was £73.2 million. That was up from £35.4…Read more…

Aug 10, 2017Stronger Unions

To vape or not to vape at work?

Aug 2, 2017By Stronger Unions

Last month the Government issued a Five Year Tobacco Control plan for England. Several newspapers reported that this proposed that routine bans of vaping products at the workplace or in public spaces…Read more…

Aug 2, 2017Stronger Unions

Campaigners and staff wish the NHS Happy birthday

Jul 25, 2017By Stronger Unions

On 5th July 2017 the NHS was 69. The TUC, health unions and Health Campaign Together activists joined forces outside hospitals around the country to raise awareness about the impact of the squeeze on…Read more…

Jul 25, 2017Stronger Unions

After seven years of pay cuts, I’m not proud to be a prison officer anymore

Jul 19, 2017By Stronger Unions

I started working for the prison service in 2005. Back then I was proud of what I did. I enjoyed the job and loved working with troubled teens. I had time to spend with the lads and could share my…Read more…

Jul 19, 2017Stronger Unions

Bin pre-employment health screening

Jul 17, 2017By Stronger Unions

Last week Iberian Airlines, part of the same company as British Airways, were fined €25,000 for asking a recruitment company to do medical screening of prospective cabin crew that included checking…Read more…

Jul 17, 2017Stronger Unions

I’m committed to public service, but for seven years the government has been holding down my pay

Jul 6, 2017By Stronger Unions

Ashley, a medical clerk, writes about the real-life impacts of the public sector pay squeeze. Sign our petition to support workers like Ashley. I enjoy my job because I’m making a difference, even if…Read more…

Jul 6, 2017Stronger Unions

I’m being exploited in the gaming industry

Jun 26, 2017By Stronger Unions

My company is exploiting contracted workers and I am one of them. I’m a self-employed Digital marketer for a multinational corporation in the gaming industry. I’ve worked here for two years and I’ve…Read more…

Jun 26, 2017Stronger Unions

Grenfell exposes the true face of deregulation

Jun 21, 2017By Stronger Unions

I think it is important that we do not rush to conclusions over the catastrophic fire at Grenfell Tower that has killed so many people in West London. The priority must be supporting residents who…Read more…

Jun 21, 2017Stronger Unions

Grenfell exposes the true face of deregulation

Jun 21, 2017By Stronger Unions

I think it is important that we do not rush to conclusions over the catastrophic fire at Grenfell Tower that has killed so many people in West London. The priority must be supporting residents who…Read more…

Jun 21, 2017Stronger Unions

Britain Still Needs A Pay Rise

Jun 7, 2017By Stronger Unions

Over the past week, the TUC has been out across the country with one simple message – Britain Still Needs A Pay Rise. We’ve been driving around constituencies and stopping in town centres to…Read more…

Jun 7, 2017Stronger Unions

Iranian workers still fighting for justice

Jun 7, 2017By Stronger Unions

My colleague Mehdi Kouhestani, who now works for the Canadian trade union movement, has provided this update on a three day long strike in Iran which demonstrates the struggles trade unionists in…Read more…

Jun 7, 2017Stronger Unions

Iranian workers still fighting for justice

Jun 7, 2017By Stronger Unions

My colleague Mehdi Kouhestani, who now works for the Canadian trade union movement, has provided this update on a three day long strike in Iran which demonstrates the struggles trade unionists in…Read more…

Jun 7, 2017Stronger Unions

Love Equality – the fight for same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland

Jun 7, 2017By Stronger Unions

It was whilst working at Royal Mail at the central Tomb Street sorting office in Belfast in 2002 that I first truly fathomed the transformational power of the trade union movement. A 20-year-old…Read more…

Jun 7, 2017Stronger Unions

This election is a chance for a new deal for working people: Let’s not waste it

Jun 6, 2017By Stronger Unions

It seems that every election, the parties tell us it’s the most important election for a generation. But this one genuinely could be. Whoever ends up forming the next government, at the top of their…Read more…

Jun 6, 2017Stronger Unions
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