After years of funding cuts, the criminal justice system is on the verge of total collapseRead more…
Remembering Srebrenica
Today we remember the victims of the Srebrenica genocide 23 years agoRead more…
The Bank of England shouldn’t raise interest rates – here's why
Today’s GDP figures suggest that growth has picked up after an abysmal start to 2018, but it’s clear the economy remains very weakRead more…
European Parliament condemns attacks on Somali unions
The Somali government should be tackling terrorism, not attacking free and independent trade unionsRead more…
Hundreds of companies are dodging the minimum wage – are you being cheated too?
Dodgy bosses are using every trick in the book to avoid paying workers what they’re entitled toRead more…
Why every LGBT worker should join a union
Unions are powerful – they make sure LGBT people are treated fairly and with respect at workRead more…
First he blocked a law against upskirting – now this Tory MP is coming for your rights at work
Sir Christopher Chope’s shameless and cynical use of bankbench legislation to attack workers’ rights cannot be allowed to succeedRead more…
Happy 70th birthday to the NHS – let’s keep it free, for all, forever
This Saturday thousands will gather in London to celebrate seventy years of the NHS – and to demand it remains publicly owned and properly fundedRead more…
GMB’s victory for Hermes workers must not be a one off
Last week’s landmark legal ruling that Hermes couriers are workers was important, but there’s still a long way to go to ensure gig economy workers are treated fairlyRead more…
If the sun has got its hat on, you should too
Many employers are shirking their responsibilities when it comes to protecting outdoor workers in hot weatherRead more…
Standing in solidarity with Argentina's unions
The TUC is supporting Argentina’s trade unions ahead of their national strike against the destructive economic policies of their governmentRead more…
Imagine an NHS without the Windrush Generation
The growth and development of the NHS is inextricably linked with the journey and experiences of the Windrush Generation and similar migrantsRead more…
70 years on from the Windrush, Europe still needs to address its racist attitudes towards migrants
On the 22nd June 1948 the Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury carrying 492 British citizens.Read more…
Pension warning bells are ringing but the government ploughs on
A win for unions – Government publishes new dress code guidance
Following years of trade unions campaigning against sexist dress codes in the workplace the Government Equalities Office (GEO) have finally published dress code guidance for employers and employees.Read more…
What do we know about Theresa May’s NHS funding pledge – and what don’t we know?
Here are 5 key issues that should give you pause for thought.Read more…
What would Dads like for Fathers’ Day this year? How about proper paternity pay?
TUC analysis published ahead of Fathers’ Day reveals that one in four dads who had a child in the last 12 months didn’t qualify for statutory paternity pay.Read more…
Young workers are in desperate need of a voice at work
Across the country there are a disproportionate number of young people out of work. The average young worker is only £42 a week better off than young workers were 20 years ago. Bath Farhat talks…Read more…
Seeing the (low inflation) wood for the (mixed message) trees in the latest inflation figures
The Withdrawal Bill is a chance for the prime minister to show she's serious about protecting workers’ rights
In today’s discussion of the EU Withdrawal Bill, the Commons will debate Lords Amendment No 4, on providing better protections for workers’ rights.Read more…