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…
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…
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…
Employer pension contributions plummet by two thirds since 2011
New figures suggest many employers are paying the legal minimum into their pension schemesRead 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…
Mental health first aid. Does it work?
The Health and Safety Executive have published a research report on Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training that backs TUC concerns that more evidence is needed of whether it works or not.Read more…
Ensuring migrants’ rights are respected helps to ensure a fair deal for all workers
Today the Migration Observatory released a report highlighting how the introduction of work permit schemes after Brexit could increase the risk of exploitation of migrant workers and undercutting.Read more…
Disability Pay Gap Reporting – It’s all about informed choice
Today the EHRC has formally recommended to the government that they put in place legislation to force employers to monitor and address their disability related pay gap.Read more…
Privatisation fails again as government takes over "crisis" prison
Years of Tory austerity and an obsession with privatisation have led to “appalling” failings at HMP BirminghamRead more…
Surveillance at work – is your boss watching your every move?
From trawling social media to tracking toilet breaks, our research shows more and more bosses are snooping on their staffRead more…
Fat cat pay rockets to £5.7m a year while workers suffer
It would take 195 years for the average UK worker to earn what one FTSE 100 CEO gets in a yearRead more…
Cancellations, delays, chaos – yet rail fares keep on rising
With rail fare rises outstripping wages yet again, the time has come to return our railways to public ownershipRead more…
Beware – pickpocketing statistics on the rise
The trade union defence of RPI is key to defending workers’ interestsRead more…