For at least a decade, the Erdoğan regime in Turkey has been clamping down on democratic freedoms and workers’ rights.
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Workers unite to resist farcical economic policy
Forget cheese, fashion and football – France is leading the way in affordable energy
The French have recently shown a new skill – keeping energy bills low. Forget all the things you’d usually associate France with, this year it’s all about ensuring working people can afford to run their homes.
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The government’s latest probation changes will put lives at risk (again)
Cost of summer childcare is “pushing families to the edge”
We need the government to give an urgent cash boost to the childcare sector, and in the long term deliver a proper plan for universal, flexible, high quality, affordable childcare for everyone who needs it, when they need it.
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As workers face new attacks on their rights – a 20-year-old case shows how unions can win
Union members’ rights are under ferocious attack by bad employers like P&O Ferries and by a government intent on hindering workers’ ability to demand better pay and conditions.
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How to build inclusive construction – some lessons from Hinkley Point C
When we talk about the jobs of the future, it seems obvious that these should be good jobs that are open to all. But what does this mean in practice?Read more…
Is it too hot to work?
With temperatures set to rocket to highs of 32°C in parts of the UK this week the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a heat-health alert.Read more…
Standing up for ourselves – Our OCS dispute story
Domestic worker Joanne Thompson gives her experience of the industrial action taken by her and her colleagues at The Harbour in Blackpool recently.Read more…
LGBT staff need more support
TUC calls for more support for LGBT staff on the first day of the union body’s annual LGBT+ conference.Read more…
“If you don’t fight you will always lose”
New Wales TUC President, Brendan Kelly, tells us about his priorities for the year ahead and why he’ll be marching in London on 18 June.Read more…
Ministers should seek to resolve strikes, not bring in strike-breakers
The proposal to allow employers to bring in agency workers to fill in for striking workers, is a shameful outcome for a government that only a few years ago promised to “protect and enhance” workers’…Read more…
The time is now – why you should join us on Saturday
Rather than the Chancellor’s belated, half-hearted support package, we need real change. A decent pay rise for public sector workers. Fair pay agreements. A £15 minimum wage. And the Employment Bill…Read more…
Egypt can’t deliver a just transition at COP27 while workers’ rights are on the line
As Egypt prepares to take over the COP27 presidency and countries gather for the Bonn Climate Conference, trade unions are calling for Egypt to end its repression of workers, trade unions and…Read more…
A stronger social partnership
The Social Partnership and Public Procurement Bill has been published today, opening a new chapter in the relationship between unions, government and employers.
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Employers MUST carry out individual risk assessments for pregnant workers and new mothers
Thanks to union advice and organising the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated its guidance making it clear that employers must carry out individual risk assessments for pregnant workers and…Read more…
Creative activists protest the cost of living crisis
A group of activist designers have been tackling the cost of living crisis ahead of the June 18 march.Read more…
Let’s get the workforce organised and get ready to transition into renewables.
RMT members fight to secure decent work for divers working in the renewables industry.Read more…
Making your point with creative placards. What will you bring to We Demand Better?
Photographer Jess Hurd shows some of her favourite examples of creativity in placards from demonstrations she has reported on.Read more…
Cynnig Cymraeg: Why we’re committed to communicating bilingually
Our Bilingual Communications Officer explains why we’re pleased to be launching our Cynnig Cymraeg (Welsh Offer).Read more…