The same right-wing thinktanks behind the Trump agenda want to carve up our NHS, tear down hard-won workers’ rights, and rip up the UK’s high food safety standardsRead more…
NHS workers aren't border guards – so why are they forced to act like them?
New research by Maternity Action shows that charging for NHS maternity care is undermining patient care and hitting the most vulnerable women hardestRead more…
Right to compensation under attack
The government is trying to make it harder for workers to claim compensation if they are made ill or injured because of the negligence of their employerRead more…
Don’t listen to Branson – VTEC is to blame for the East Coast Mainline fiasco
Franchising has failed – only a publicly funded railway can deliver good service, fair terms and conditions and economic benefits for the whole countryRead more…
We still have a long way to go to achieve equality for all
The 2018 TUC Equality Audit shows that unions are making progress in the fight for equality – but there’s still more work to doRead more…
Let's make our education system fairer and build a fairer society
NUS President Shakira Martin reflects on her speech to the TUC 150 Congress on Monday 10 September 2018Read more…
The last four days have made me more proud than ever of our movement
From challenging the government’s Brexit shambles to building unions fit for the next 150 years, this anniversary Congress will go down as one of our bestRead more…
Time to put power back in the hands of workers
It was inspiring to hear Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell set out Labour’s plans to overhaul the ‘gig economy’ and address the imbalance of power in the workplaceRead more…
A message to Congress from a Brazilian jail
Today Congress stands in solidarity with Brazilian trade unionists – and trade unionists around the world – in calling for the release of jailed former Brazilian President LulaRead more…
Unions are vital to delivering a better future for work
We’re optimistic about the future of work over the next 150 years. Rather than destroy jobs, we think technology can help create them.Read more…
The TUC has backed the single market for 30 years – here's why
Ahead of today’s Congress debate on Brexit, here’s why we continue to support single market membershipRead more…
Grenfell – where do we go from here?
As we recommit today to the fight for justice for those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire, we will also remember that decent housing is a human rightRead more…
Building a movement fit for the next 150 years
Reaching young workers is the biggest challenge we face – so we’re making 2019 the year of young workersRead more…
UK third bottom of the global investment league
The government must match the level of public investment in other nations to help rebuild Britain for the 21st centuryRead more…
If Mrs May's Brexit deal isn't good enough, we'll demand a popular vote
When trade unionists do a deal, we go back to members to get their approval. So if the PM’s Brexit deal fails workers, that’s what we’ll doRead more…
Congress 2018 – Celebrating 150 years of standing up for workers
The best way to mark the TUC’s 150th birthday is by making our movement fit for the next 150 yearsRead more…
Employer pension contributions plummet by two thirds since 2011
New figures suggest many employers are paying the legal minimum into their pension schemesRead more…
Our 150 years prove that stronger unions mean a better economy
The evidence from the last century and a half is clear: stronger unions mean a stronger economy – and that means better paid jobs for everyoneRead more…
Working families aren't 'just about managing' – they're in danger of going under
Theresa May promised to stand up for working families, but as incomes collapse more and more are falling into the redRead more…
Childcare costs rocket three times faster than wages since 2008
Nursery costs have risen by more than 50% over the last decade, while earnings for the aveage working family grew by a paltry 17%Read more…