Unions support nuclear as part of a balanced energy mix that will deliver a just transition to a greener, fairer economy.Read more…
Supporting autistic workers in Wales
Autistic workers in Wales face daily discrimination. The shift to autism-friendly workplaces is long overdue – and it’s one that unions should be leading.Read more…
Modest minimum wage promises would be sunk by no deal
Higher wages for the lowest paid workers sounds like good news, but any progress would be wiped out by a no-deal Brexit.Read more…
It’s time to break the taboo over periods and end period poverty
Being unable to afford menstruation protection means women and girls may miss out on school or being unable to attend work. The Trade Union movement has made tackling period poverty a priority.Read more…
No deal Brexit: a disaster for jobs, public services and the economy
And it’s working people who’ll pay the heaviest price.Read more…
The four-day week campaign – Labour’s 32-hour pledge brings it closer to reality
Trade unions won the weekend, the right to paid holidays, and rights for those who work part time. Today’s Labour announcement shows that in the twenty-first century we can win a shorter working week…Read more…
School students taking part in today’s climate strike are an inspiration
They are taking to the streets to fight not just for their own future, but for all generations to come.Read more…
Digital jobs in a digital age?
Will robots take our jobs? Not necessarily, according to a Welsh Government review that was published today.Read more…
1 in 5 bisexual people have been sexually assaulted at work
Today, to mark Bisexual Visibility Day, we are highlighting bi people’s experiences of sexual harassment at work by drawing on the findings of our recent report .Read more…
Climate crisis – what trade unions are doing to secure a just transition to a greener economy
On Friday 20 September, trade unionists will show solidarity with the global climate strike and demand action on the climate crisisRead more…
Another year, another Congress comes to a close.
With a general election around the corner, I know you’ll join us on that journey in the weeks and months to come and help us deliver a government of the people, for the people.Read more…
No Deal Brexit: what it means for your weekly food shop
The cost of everyday essentials like bread and butter has already rocketed since the EU referendum. No deal Brexit means even higher food prices for families.Read more…
We’re a working class family – and we should be proud of ourselves
Without us there’s no NHS, no schools, no transport. And in tough times we stick together, because together we can win.Read more…
Class prejudice is so rife in modern Britain, we need a new law to tackle it
The key to building working class power is strong trade unions, but class discrimination is so persistent that we need new laws to tackle it too.Read more…
No to Boris Johnson’s disastrous no-deal Brexit
No responsible government would risk a no-deal Brexit, but Boris Johnson doesn’t care about the millions who will pay the price.Read more…
Local authorities are facing a £26bn funding gap, and that’s not the worst of it
Local authorities in the England have been at the sharp end of austerity for almost a decade. Now, new research shows just how wide the gap in their funding will grow unless we take action. But the…Read more…
The Chancellor’s promises would be overwhelmed by a no-deal Brexit
Today’s spending review was meant to show that the Chancellor was listening to those concerns. But his promises are overshadowed by the threat of a no-deal Brexit that will derail the economy and…Read more…
No Deal Brexit: what it means for the NHS
Fewer doctors and nurses, medicine shortages for cancer patients and an open door to Trump and his Big Pharma cronies.
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Reaching out to young workers: Sheffield community walk
In August, the TUC’s young activist network developed the Summer Patrol into an ongoing community outreach to young workers in precarious jobs. Here’s what UNISON’s Amber Taylor-Smith learnedRead more…
Record household debt levels show why workers need a new deal
We’ve published new research today showing the level of household debt is continuing to hit new record highs. In the first quarter of 2019, unsecured debt per household rose to £15,880. This is up by…Read more…