Has the government delivered answers to the key problems of institutional racism or, once again, ducked the real issues?Read more…
Supporting Muslim colleagues during Ramadan
Taking these few practical steps to support Muslim workers during Ramadan will help to create a workplace where everyone is respected and valued. Read more…
We need an emergency budget to tackle the cost-of-living crisis
We’re calling for an emergency budget.Read more…
UK government must follow US’ ‘worker-centred’ approach on trade
A fair and sustainable global trade is possible.Read more…
Ferry services are too important to leave to chance.
The scandal at P&O ferries makes clear that the industry needs an operator of last resort.Read more…
Your rights on returning to work after having a baby
This Mothers Day, Wales TUC’s Ffion Dean discusses her experiences of becoming a mother, her thoughts about returning to work, and what your rights are after having a baby.Read more…
Chancellor’s Spring Statement fails families who need help now
In the midst of the biggest wages and bills crisis in living memory, Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement has failed families who need help now.Read more…
From P&O to private schools: protect workers from a hire and fire culture
P&O Ferries’ attempt to bypass employment laws in its dismissal of 800 seafarers is the product of many of the same woeful UK labour rights that allow fire-and-rehire.Read more…
How can the trade union movement raise our voices for action against racial discrimination?
The theme of this year’s UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was ‘voices for action against racism’. Now that we have raised our voices, what actions can the trade…Read more…
The Chancellor must use the spring statement to help workers facing falling wages and soaring bills
The Chancellor needs to learn the lessons of the pandemic, and act now to support workers from threats beyond their control. That’s the best way to protect working families and the economy.Read more…
5 ways the government can help mums this Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day mums across the country will wake up to breakfast in bed and bouquets of flowers from their little ones. But although the recognition from family members is appreciated, the fact is…Read more…
Supply teachers in Wales are treated as second class citizens by schools and agencies
At Wales TUC we want to see supply teachers receive the rewards they deserve as dedicated educators. We’ve raised the issue with Welsh Government and are pushing for an end to the private agency…Read more…
International Women’s Day 2022: it’s time to #DemandBetter
Women still face significant discrimination in the workplace and wider society. This has only been intensified by the pandemic for key workers and women taking on a disproportionate burden of care…Read more…
Corporations have hijacked International Women’s Day – let’s remind them what the day is really about
International Women’s Day is for celebrating women’s achievements, recognising progress and calling for change. It is not for companies to commodify and profit from women’s inequality.Read more…
Break the bias: the role of women in today’s trade union movement
If you were to close your eyes and think of the typical trade unionist, it’s quite possible that you’d imagine a stereotypical image – a white, middle-aged man. It’s true that our movement has…Read more…
Trade unions in Ukraine are providing aid to people in desperate need – let’s give them our support
The TUC and our sister organisations across Europe have released a fundraiser to support the Ukrainian unions’ humanitarian work.Read more…
Chancellor must help Ukraine by ensuring sanctions can be enforced and protecting UK families from fuel price rises
As the world unites in horror at Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the TUC has written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for a increase in financial measures to support Ukrainian people…Read more…
Unions winning for working people across the world
Last week our HeartUnions international event welcomed some fantastic speakers. Here are the highlights on how unions are winning around the world – and the power of collective action to deliver…Read more…
Lets get real about pay
Labour market figures have revealed this week that real wages are plummeting. While it is tempting to look ahead at early estimates of nominal pay growth, these experimental statistics should be…Read more…
Workers say no to increased surveillance since COVID-19
Three in five workers say they have experienced surveillance at work in the past year, with the monitoring of devices and phone calls surging during the pandemic, TUC polling has found.Read more…