Hundreds of thousands are still trapped in jobs that are so insecure they can’t plan childcare or budget for their weekly shopRead more…
Workers have suffered the most dismal decade for growth on record
Today’s feeble GDP figures still fall far short of long-term averages. After enduring the most dismal decade on record, workers deserve so much better.Read more…
Are unions winning the US Mid-West?
On Tuesday, the mid-western state of Missouri voted two to one to reject a right to work law, a law common in the deep south that’s been credited with reducing wages and union organisation. It’s a…Read more…
Brexit and your rights at work – why you should be worried
With Brexit day approaching fast, working people still don’t know what will happen to their hard-won rights when we leaveRead more…
Why an interest rate rise is still the wrong decision for workers
Stalling wage growth and slowing inflation mean the Bank of England should hold off on raising interest rates for nowRead more…
The many unknowns of the pension cash dash
Rocketing pension withdrawals today could spell disaster tomorrowRead more…
UK and Japan union leaders: time to end Brexit uncertainty
The TUC and RENGO have issued a joint statement highlighting the threat that a bad Brexit deal poses to workers, trade and investmentRead more…
Another fine mess at the Ministry of Justice as private probation contracts end early
The outsourcing of probation services is yet another slow-motion car crash set in motion by former justice secretary Chris GraylingRead more…
Ready for a holiday? Here's why millions won't get one
Unrealistic workloads and unscrupulous bosses mean over three million UK workers will be cheated out of holiday leave this yearRead more…
Five reasons why public sector workers are still getting hammered on pay
We’ll keep pressing for a properly funded pay rise until every hardworking public servant gets the fair deal they deserveRead more…
After #MeToo, what next?
Today’s Women and Equalities Select Committee report into workplace sexual harassment is a breath of fresh airRead more…
Reheated annuity sale plans are a recipe for ripped-off savers
Helping savers get a good deal in retirement is a laudable aim, but reviving flawed plans for a secondary annuity market is not the answerRead more…
As easy as CDC: why we must move quickly to allow new collective pensions
Allowing a new breed of pension schemes could help to end the UK’s pensions lotteryRead more…
Why grandparents are crucial to keeping working families on track
Working grandparents need to know the trade union movement understands the reality of their daily lives and the challenges they faceRead more…
Why it’s time to change the law on hot workplaces
It’s against the law to transport livestock when it gets too hot, so why are workers still forced to toil in this heat?Read more…
If new mums in Parliament are getting a raw deal, what hope for everyone else?
The UK is one of the worst countries in Europe when it comes to parental benefits. After this week’s shenanigans in Westminster, it’s not hard to see why.Read more…
Meet King Mswati III – the absolute monarch cracking down on workers' rights in Swaziland
Last week the Swazi government brutally suppressed a peaceful demonstration by trade unionists. It’s time to get tough on this despotic regime.Read more…
On inflation, it's the government – not RPI – that isn't playing fair
A parliamentary inquiry into the use of RPI shows that attitudes towards inflation measures are changing at lastRead more…
Three reasons the government might be rash to scrap the pensions dashboard
There are several reasons why a government withdrawal from the dashboard project could hurt saversRead more…
Why Mandela's legacy lives on
The values of solidarity and equality that Mandela stood for are as important today as they were during apartheidRead more…