This week’s budget sent a clear message – the government think households don’t need support to start spending again. This is a big risk, and it completely ignores the millions struggling due to the…Read more…
International Women’s Day 2021: A woman’s place is in her union
On International Women’s Day, Wales TUC General Secretary Shavanah Taj argues that women deserve a feminist, intersectional recovery. But it will only be achieved if women workers are at the heart of…Read more…
Give all furloughed workers access to training
The TUC is calling for the Job Retention Scheme to be extended until the end of 2021 to safeguard jobs and people’s income.Read more…
The Chancellor mustn’t gamble with the recovery
This budget could be a chance to give people real hope for the future. The Chancellor must not fall short. Read more…
Workers lose as the Chancellor gambles on recovery
The Chancellor made a dangerous bet on the economy bouncing back on its own, when he should have acted to create jobs.Read more…
Covid workplace safety in Wales: Enforce the rules and listen to workers
Too many employers in Wales have not followed the Welsh Government’s guidance on Covid safe workplaces. New regulations will need to be properly monitored and enforced if they are to be effective -…Read more…
Young workers are bearing the brunt of the jobs crisis
The latest labour market data provides a startling insight into the impact the pandemic is having on young workers.Read more…
High rejection rates show the self-isolation payment scheme isn’t fit for purpose
Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) workers should join a union – and get actively involved
This #HeartUnions week, let’s reflect on the stories that show the difference organised labour makes to BME workers.Read more…
It’s time to unionise the next generation of workers
Here’s how a young activist fell into the world of trade unions at the age of 18.Read more…
HeartUnions: the value of union learning in Wales
During Heart Unions week, we celebrate trade unions and how they make life better for working people. One of the most important ways they do this is through union learning and skills training,…Read more…
GDP and the pandemic in 2020
The TUC have supported the measures to protect health and the measures taken to limit the financial impact on workers and their families, but much more needs to be done.Read more…
Count me in!
This heart unions week is different, and unions are adapting across he North East to the new challenges this presents. None more so than the Communication Workers Union (CWU), known in the movement…Read more…
Union safety reps are saving lives in the pandemic
If you know someone who would make an excellent health and safety rep, tell them to step forward. Read more…
Wales needs a better Self-Isolation Support Scheme
Changes need to be made to Wales’ Self-Isolation Support Scheme to make sure that all lower paid workers are getting the help they need to isolate.Read more…
This year has tested the labour movement like never before – and we rose to the challenge.
This year our movement has worked tirelessly to further the cause of workers. Let’s spread the word.Read more…
Public Service Alliance: Key Worker Lobby
They are getting us through lockdown after lockdown — cleaning our hospitals, taking us to work and keeping food on supermarket shelves. But 2 million key workers right now live on minimum wage….Read more…
Launching the Preston ‘Join a Union’ campaign
“I feel like I’ve been punished for following the rules.”
A zero-hours worker shares their experience of trying to obtain Test and Trace Support Payment.Read more…
Time for certainty on worker protection as unemployment rises fast
The government must end the drip feed of worker and business protection, and announce the extension of the furlough scheme, including for the self-employed, to the end of the year.Read more…