The Chancellor needs to learn the lessons of the pandemic, and act now to support workers from threats beyond their control. That’s the best way to protect working families and the economy.Read more…
From P&O to private schools: protect workers from a hire and fire culture
P&O Ferries’ attempt to bypass employment laws in its dismissal of 800 seafarers is the product of many of the same woeful UK labour rights that allow fire-and-rehire.Read more…
How can the trade union movement raise our voices for action against racial discrimination?
The theme of this year’s UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was ‘voices for action against racism’. Now that we have raised our voices, what actions can the trade…Read more…
Chancellor’s Spring Statement fails families who need help now
In the midst of the biggest wages and bills crisis in living memory, Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement has failed families who need help now.Read more…
5 ways the government can help mums this Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day mums across the country will wake up to breakfast in bed and bouquets of flowers from their little ones. But although the recognition from family members is appreciated, the fact is…Read more…
Supply teachers in Wales are treated as second class citizens by schools and agencies
At Wales TUC we want to see supply teachers receive the rewards they deserve as dedicated educators. We’ve raised the issue with Welsh Government and are pushing for an end to the private agency…Read more…
Break the bias: the role of women in today’s trade union movement
If you were to close your eyes and think of the typical trade unionist, it’s quite possible that you’d imagine a stereotypical image – a white, middle-aged man. It’s true that our movement has…Read more…
Corporations have hijacked International Women’s Day – let’s remind them what the day is really about
International Women’s Day is for celebrating women’s achievements, recognising progress and calling for change. It is not for companies to commodify and profit from women’s inequality.Read more…
International Women’s Day 2022: it’s time to #DemandBetter
Women still face significant discrimination in the workplace and wider society. This has only been intensified by the pandemic for key workers and women taking on a disproportionate burden of care…Read more…
Trade unions in Ukraine are providing aid to people in desperate need – let’s give them our support
The TUC and our sister organisations across Europe have released a fundraiser to support the Ukrainian unions’ humanitarian work.Read more…
Chancellor must help Ukraine by ensuring sanctions can be enforced and protecting UK families from fuel price rises
As the world unites in horror at Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the TUC has written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for a increase in financial measures to support Ukrainian people…Read more…
Lets get real about pay
Labour market figures have revealed this week that real wages are plummeting. While it is tempting to look ahead at early estimates of nominal pay growth, these experimental statistics should be…Read more…
Unions winning for working people across the world
Last week our HeartUnions international event welcomed some fantastic speakers. Here are the highlights on how unions are winning around the world – and the power of collective action to deliver…Read more…
Workers say no to increased surveillance since COVID-19
Three in five workers say they have experienced surveillance at work in the past year, with the monitoring of devices and phone calls surging during the pandemic, TUC polling has found.Read more…
Take action to help end corporate complicity in the occupation of Palestine
The illegal occupation of Palestine means that Palestinians face violations of their human and workers’ rights on a daily basis – and too many companies are benefiting from it.Read more…
‘It’s still not perfect – but a lot better than before’ – my story of unionising at Net-A-Porter
This is the story of Dele Akinfolarin’s efforts to unionise at Net-A-Porter.Read more…
HeartUnions: Royal College of Midwives caring for you
This HeartUnions week RCM share their Caring for You campaign; supporting all members by working locally with Trusts to hold employers to account on health and safety in your workplace.Read more…
Beyond the GDP headlines, alarms ring as households cut back
Real wages are plummeting whilst the cost of living soars; a toxic combination that is hitting economic demand and weakening our recovery from the pandemic.Read more…
Ministers’ Brexit law plans could sink future workers’ rights wins
Plans to give precedence to domestic law over EU-derived law could have dramatic effects on workers’ rights, despite a major court win secured by plumber Gary Smith over holiday pay.Read more…
Reaching younger workers – how to build your branch
HeartUnions week is a great time to reach out to new members, especially younger members. Read our new blog with practical tips on how to build your union branch.Read more…