21 March is the UN international day for the elimination of racial discrimination. Although marking the historic Sharpesville massacre and how we combat racism today is important – it’s not enough. Our struggle against racism must be constant and consi…Read more…
UK government must stop trade talks with Israel to support peace in the Middle East
On 18 March, the TUC wrote to Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch in response to the news that the UK continues to be in active trade talks with Israel.
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BME workers experiences of home working – why we need to make flexible working the default
Since the pandemic lockdowns, there has been a lot of discussion about the benefits and drawbacks of home working but very little has included the voices of BME workers. TUC and University of Exeter have tried to address that gap though new research.
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Doubling down on the ‘plan’ that has failed growth
Dishonestly claiming a ‘Budget for long-term growth’, the Chancellor today doubled down on the failed Tory approach of the last 14 years. From 2010 to 2024 UK economic growth has averaged 1.5 per cent a year, the worse outcome for a government since th…Read more…
International Women’s Day
Today marks International Women’s Day a celebration rooted in commemorating the industrial action taken by young migrant women workers during the New York International Ladies Garment Worker Strike, 1909.
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Government’s move to reintroduce tribunal fee threatens workers’ rights
Government plans to reintroduce fees for taking tribunal cases will price workers out of accessing justice.
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Unions should lead the way on devolution
“I’m very pleased to be able to contribute to the discussion prompted by the Devolution and Work Commission report on behalf of PCS, a union with a longstanding commitment to democratic devolution; our main predecessor unions campaigned for an Assembly…Read more…
Why do we keep working for free?
Today is Work Your Proper Hours Day – a day the TUC created two decades ago to draw attention to the huge problem of unpaid overtime.
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International solidarity – young workers visit to French Democratic Confederation of Labour Conference
Quincy Raymond, Chair of TUC Young Workers Forum shares their experiences of the CFDT Young Workers Conference – November 2023.
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Better worker protections are coming and opponents must stop swimming against the tide
The UK’s long experiment with a low-rights, low-wage economy is drawing to an end, and employers need to recognise now is not the time for foot-dragging.
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Why we need a trade union agenda for devolution
Devolution can shape the lives of working people for better or worse. Therefore, it is crucial that the trade union movement is aware of and informing the work of devolved authorities to ensure devolution improves the world of work and improves the liv…Read more…
UK government must change course to support peace in Palestine, Israel and the Middle East
On 7 February, the TUC wrote to Lord Cameron, Secretary of State for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) on the escalating violence in Gaza, Israel and the Middle East. We have long-standing policy in support of Palestinian rights a…Read more…
A View from Down Under: Australia’s Push on Workers’ Rights
In a guest blog post Gareth Hathway details how Australia’s unions and its Labor Government are driving forward fair work by shutting down loopholes in work regulations.
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Workers at Welsh ports and airports could lose the right to strike
Hundreds of workers in Wales, working in ports and airports could effectively lose their right to strike, thanks to harsh new regulations introduced by the UK government.
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Defending the right to strike: lessons from GCHQ
Forty years ago – on 25th Jan 1984 – Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government attacked trade union rights at GCHQ.
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2024
Freedom is fragile, and we must not take it for granted. That is the theme of this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day, marked on 27 January.
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“The introduction of minimum service levels is a huge mistake”
On Saturday 27 January, hundreds of union members will gather in Cheltenham to mark 40 years since Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government attacked trade union rights at GCHQ.
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Newid! A programme for young trade unionists launches in Wales
When young trade unionists interviewed young workers in hospitality and retail in Cardiff and Merthyr Tydfil the results were eye-opening.
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Fear, optimism and determination: trade unionists respond to artificial intelligence in myriad of ways
More and more, artificial intelligence is being used to manage workers and assist with other tasks in workplaces across Wales. But what are the implications? Wales TUC, Connected by Data and Dr Juan Grigera have been speaking with trade unionists to…Read more…
Future of Devolution and Work in Wales Report: Home Truths and Next Steps
Wales TUC General Secretary Shavanah Taj responds to the publication of the Future of Devolution and Work in Wales report.
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