The government are failing to protect social care workers – and the vulnerable people they care for.Read more…
New coronavirus data shows why workers need more protection from government
Latest ONS figures on the economic and social impact of Covid-19 confirm our fears that government measures to protect workers don’t go far enough.Read more…
Coronavirus job scheme gives bosses range of options
Rota systems and time off for carers permitted under scheme.Read more…
Coronavirus – persuading bosses to avoid redundancies
Employers must play their part in our time of national crisis by protecting jobs as far as possible.Read more…
Insecure workers ARE eligible for government wage scheme – employers need to act
Latest guidance on furlough for insecure workers.Read more…
In an interconnected world, coronavirus needs a coordinated global response
We need coordinated international action by governments and international institutions to support frontline workers, protect jobs, deliver social security for all, and boost the real economy when the…Read more…
Public sector workers are for life, not just for a crisis
Our applause will ring hollow unless it serves as a reminder that key workers deserve a lot more.Read more…
Domestic abuse – why staying home isn’t safe for everyone and what you can do to help
What to do if you know or fear someone may be experiencing domestic abuseRead more…
Brazil – “Captain Corona” sails his country into crisis
Brazil’s unpopular populist is losing friends fast as he places hundreds of thousands of lives at risk.Read more…
Six tips for better communication with workers with an Autism Spectrum Condition
If you’ve got colleagues with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) then World Autism Awareness Week (30 March – 5 April) is a good time to think about how you communicate in the workplace.Read more…
Pregnant and worried about coronavirus? Here’s what you need to know
Government guidance classifies pregnant women as part of the ‘vulnerable people’ group who should observe “social distancing measures”. What does this mean for pregnant women at work?Read more…
Universal credit – emergency boost needed to help people through coronavirus
We need a social security system that can deal with the current pandemic and beyond.Read more…
Victory for union campaigning as agency workers get stronger rights
Today sees the abolition of the notorious legal loophole that allowed employers to avoid paying agency workers the going rate for the job.Read more…
Responding to the UK statistics authority plan to sabotage the RPI
he TUC categorically reject the charge that the RPI is fundamentally flawed. We call for an end to the constant attacks on the integrity of the RPI, and instead for the implementation of a positive…Read more…
10 things you can do now to organise on coronavirus at work
How to organise for better terms and conditions during the coronavirus crisis.Read more…
Today’s minimum wage increase is badly needed
An extra £20 a week won’t solve all the problems faced by low paid workers, but it is a necessary step in the right direction.Read more…
Coronavirus – bosses who fail to protect their workers must pay the penalty
Everyone has to do their bit to stop the spread of coronavirus, but it seems there is one rule for workers and another for bad bosses.Read more…
How do we look after our mental health during the coronavirus crisis?
We’re in new and unprecedented times. Bombarded with stories of a mystery virus leaving a trail of destruction throughout the world and ending up in our communities. We’re panicked, our shelves are…Read more…
Coronavirus has exposed the flaws in our social safety net – here’s how to fix it
Record numbers of people living in poverty show why the government must fix the gaping holes in our social safety net exposed by the coronavirus crisis.Read more…
Unions are working hard to save jobs and protect front-line workers
On Thursday evening this country clapped from its doorstep for the NHS and public sector workers protecting families and saving lives
I could not be more proud of those workers and the trade…Read more…