Scheme to start supporting part-time workingRead more…
Can I refuse to work because of coronavirus? We explain your rights
What are your rights if you refuse to work because of safety concerns over coronavirus at your workplace?Read more…
The government’s back to work plans still won’t make workplaces safe – here’s why
Government guidance on returning to work is a step in the right direction, but more must be done to ensure employers manage safe working properly.Read more…
Why we need an ambitious new jobs guarantee
The government can stop the Covid-19 crisis turning into an unemployment crisisRead more…
Government wage scheme needs reform – not ideological cutbacks
Talk of slashing the wages of “addicted” workers risks plunging millions into financial hardship.Read more…
Protecting pensions after coronavirus
Unions and pension schemes are being supportive of employers struggling with the pandemic. When the recovery starts that support should be repaid.Read more…
Cyfyngiadau symud oherwydd coronafeirws: beth y gall cynrychiolwyr iechyd a diogelwch ei wneud
Mae pandemig Covid-19 wedi gweddnewid arferion gwaith arferol, yn arbennig felly ar gyfer cynrychiolwyr iechyd a diogelwch undebau llafur. P’un ai ydyn nhw’n gweithio o’u cartrefi neu fel gweithwyr…Read more…
Key law body backs union calls for employment tribunal reforms
Law Commission backed down from proposals that could have frustrated union recognition.Read more…
Covid-19: How racism kills
Strategies for dealing with the pandemic did not take account of the economic position of people in BME communities. Tragically, it took the pictures of those that had died to bring this truth into…Read more…
On May Day, let’s thank our key workers – and win them better pay and security
The workers who’ve kept the country running through the coronavirus crisis are too often underpaid, insecure and ignored. Let’s use this May Day to change that.Read more…
Covid-19 – How unions can help support bereaved workers
There’s a lot trade unions can do to support people who are grieving, as well as to remember those we have tragically lost to coronavirus.Read more…
Coronavirus – why structural racism is putting BME lives at risk
We need to reflect on why the poorest and most exploited in our society have been hit so hard by Covid-19.Read more…
Ramadan and coronavirus – Supporting Muslim workmates
Support and solidarity to Muslim colleagues during Ramadan under Covid-19 lockdown. Here are a few practical steps you can take.Read more…
Protecting disabled people working from home
Covid-19 means more people than ever before are working from home and having to adapt to a new space. But if you have a disability and rely on adjustments you are used to at work, this simple change…Read more…
Job Retention Scheme – millions of furloughed workers show why unions fought for wage protection
Latest ONS figures show how effective the Job Retention Scheme that unions negotiated has been in protecting jobs and incomesRead more…
Five things social care workers need – that won’t be fixed by a badge
The government are failing to protect social care workers – and the vulnerable people they care for.Read more…
Coronavirus – how unions across the world are delivering for workers
Viruses don’t respect borders. The only way to end this pandemic is by working together in global solidarity.Read more…
New coronavirus data shows why workers need more protection from government
Latest ONS figures on the economic and social impact of Covid-19 confirm our fears that government measures to protect workers don’t go far enough.Read more…
Coronavirus – persuading bosses to avoid redundancies
Employers must play their part in our time of national crisis by protecting jobs as far as possible.Read more…
Coronavirus job scheme gives bosses range of options
Rota systems and time off for carers permitted under scheme.Read more…