Our new analysis shows Black and minority ethnic (BME) women are nearly three times as likely to be on zero-hours contracts than white men.
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There is no tomorrow, only now
The trade union movement must respond and see that the young workers are our movement and have more to offer then to just being a tick box recruitment exercise. Young workers experience many of the inequalities that affect all our members.
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Poor workplace democracy can hinder innovation and health and safety, union reps say
Poor workplace democracy can hinder innovation and health and safety, union reps say
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Why global solidarity and action matter for decent work in the care economy
Care matters to us all. We all want good quality cradle to grave care for ourselves and our loved ones. This is only possible if the workers delivering care services have good pay and conditions.
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Union education serves as a medium of empowerment
Trade union education is key to a vibrant economy that puts working people first. Join our event on 17 November 2023 at the HE Hub, Newcastle College to take part.
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TUC uses UK Domestic Advisory Group to raise concerns about anti-strikes law
Despite its commitments to respect workers’ rights, the government has published, and parliament has enacted, the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023. In response, the TUC has used the Domestic Advisory Groups to hold the government to account, a…Read more…
Dismantling my language barrier through workplace learning
As a child I always felt that the Welsh language was something ‘other’, something different and removed from my life. But recently I’ve realised how much it’s influenced my life and how I’ve always been surrounded by the language, even when I didn’t no…Read more…
Employment charters: how to use them
Why have trade unions got involved in employment charters? What are the key opportunities for reps and members?…and more.
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Don’t Ask, Don’t Assume
The government has launched a new disability awareness campaign, #AskDontAssume. Disabled people have had to point out that the campaign is offensive and harmful. But the government are not listening to disabled people.
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How workers at a further education college are taking the initiative on AI deployment
How workers at a further education college are taking the initiative on AI deployment
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Young workers from Wales take on Norwegian Summer Patrol
Young workers from Wales take on Norwegian Summer Patrol
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The labour market is in the danger zone
The high pay growth heralded by the chancellor comes with some hefty caveats. The reality is that the latest data should concern us. There are clear warning signs of a labour market in trouble.
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Why I’m relearning Welsh in my sixties
Why I’m relearning Welsh in my sixties
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BMW’s commitment to build electric cars in Cowley is welcome news – but a just transition for the workforce is not a done deal
BMW announced today that the company would invest £600 million to start production of two electric vehicles – the Mini Cooper and the Mini Aceman – at its Cowley and Swindon plants. Production is slated to start in 2026. The Cowley will be all-electri…Read more…
Green steel deal must not axe thousands of jobs
Green steel deal must not axe thousands of jobs
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Everything you need to know about RAAC
What is RAAC, why is it dangerous, where is it found, and what should be done about it?
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TUC Summer Patrol 2023 – on the streets of Leeds and York
Over two days and across two cities, young trade union activists from across the movement came together for the TUC Summer Patrol, engaging young precarious workers in the retail and hospitality industry.
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The evolution of the TUC Solidarity Hub project and supporting industrial action
We are now nine months in from the official launch of the TUC Solidarity Hub project which was born during one of the greatest waves of industrial action in recent memory. The project was designed to help bring together the TUC’s support for unions eng…Read more…