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…
Learn something new from home during coronavirus
We are all spending more time indoors at the moment. Perhaps you’re self-isolating, working from home or furloughed. Use this time to learn some thing new using an online course.Read more…
Coronavirus – What are the rules if you’re temporarily laid off?
If you’re one of the workers who’ve been asked to go on furlough, make sure you know your rights.Read more…
Coronavirus – the self-employed need urgent support too
We’re glad the government has agreed to help fund wages for employees, but what about the millions of self-employed who also face collapsing earnings?Read more…
Mother’s Day – supporting working mothers in the workplace and at home
Working mothers are present in every workplace across the UK balancing their work with their share of child care duties. But Covid-19 is putting extra strain on working mothers across Wales as they…Read more…
Coronavirus school closures – what are my rights to time off?
If you’re one of the millions of parents who have to deal with school closures, make sure you know your rights to time off to care for them.Read more…
The Budget was just the first step in ending austerity. Here’s what must happen next
Ending austerity isn’t as simple as “turning the taps back on.” Just as important are where the money is spent and how it’s spent. Read more…
Coronavirus help: what workers need now
The government must put money in workers’ pockets to help them through this crisis. Here’s how.Read more…
Working from home? Here’s what you need to know
If you’re one of the millions working from home for the first time this week, our new guidance for homeworking should help.Read more…
Budget 2020 – four challenges to turn around Britain’s economy
We’re calling on the Chancellor to make the 2020s a decade of renewal – with green infrastructure, rebuilding of public services, and support for better quality jobs.Read more…
Today’s budget announcements on Coronavirus leave millions of workers behind
The Government still hasn’t announced a plan for the nearly two million workers who miss out on sick pay because they don’t earn enough.Read more…