With news that schools will be closed for the first two days of next term but that teaching assistants will again be called in on those days to supervise vulnerable childrenRead more…
Britain needs a pay rise
Frances O’Grady uses annual New Year message to issue direct challenge to PM and government to get wages rising.Read more…
Ventilation, ventilation, ventilation
How do we keep ourselves safe from Covid transmission indoors? Ventilation is one of the most important factors. Read more…
A moment in time to tame technology
As new technology expands rapidly in the workplace, Unions should take advantage of their relative strength to demand and secure a long term futures of their members.Read more…
Bolsonaro is waging war on labour rights in Brazil
A new TUC report is raising the alarm on Bolsonaro’s challenge to democracy in Brazil.Read more…
Got no flow: those who cannot work from home must be prioritised for lateral flow tests
Covid-19 infection rates are soaring again, but workers are at risk with lateral flow tests in a concerning short supply across Britain.Read more…
Plan B: What does it mean for workers?
What does the new variant mean for the workplace?Read more…
It’s time for a new approach to international development cooperation
In response to the 16 days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence Campaign by the UN, TUC is calling for a new, pro-worker, gender transformative approach to international development.Read more…
We need real, systemic change to stop violence against women and girls
The 25th of November marks the beginning of the 16 days of international activism focusing on eliminating violence against women and girls.Read more…
We can’t let the government drag London Transport back to the 70’s
Transport for London (TfL) faces a devasting hole in its budget unless central government provides additional funding.Read more…
We need HS2 in its entirety and a proper Northern Powerhouse Rail
The Conservatives have made lots of big promises about rail investment. But they won’t count for much, if the rumours that the eastern leg of HS2 is being cancelled, and Northern Powerhouse Rail…Read more…
The government’s plans for care takes from the poor and protects the rich
The Health and Care Bill in reality only protects the homes and assets of the wealthy. Read more…
The importance of tolerance in a divided world
On International Day for Tolerance, Wales TUC’s Liam Perry looks at where things are going wrong in the physical and digital world, and what needs to be done to create a more tolerant and respectful…Read more…
Young people are leading movements for change – trade unions should welcome us
November is Young Workers Month. An actor and union activist considers why young people should be at the heart of the trade union movement.Read more…
COP26 – Key takeaways for the Trade Union movement
In the wake of the COP26 conference, what are the key lessons for trade unions?Read more…
COP26 Diary: The Fight for a Just Transition
Wales TUC General Secretary Shavanah Taj reflects on a week as a delegate at COP 26 in Glasgow and on Wales TUC’s new research showing how workers can gain from the transition to Net Zero – if their…Read more…
Headline GDP figures flatter fading recovery
Workers bracing themselves for the predicted wage squeeze, now have to confront the likelihood that the economy was even weaker than expected just a fortnight ago.Read more…
In the wake of COP26 we need to reverse the decline in bus services
A publicly-owned bus network is an essential step towards cutting carbon emissions.Read more…
WULF 2022-25: How union-led learning can tackle Wales’s skills challenges
The new round of Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF) projects are ideally positioned to help Wales meet the challenges of the future economy by amplifying the voice of the worker and increasing fairness…Read more…
Why the TUC are so proud of our award-winning campaign for trans workers’ rights
It’s a real honour for us to receive the 2021 Outvertising Awards best campaign prize for our short film, “Liam”, about the importance of recognising the issues trans workers face and building a more…Read more…