Last month, the first ever TUC Summer Patrol sent young trade unionists into workplaces across Sheffield, Doncaster and Barnsley. Here’s what we learned.Read more…
10 takeaways from the Labour Market Enforcement Strategy 2019/2020
If the government is serious about tackling labour market exploitation it needs to heed the advice of a new report by the Director of Labour Market EnforcementRead more…
Good jobs vital to North East's transition to a green economy
Local industrial strategies must put creating good jobs at their heart within all sectors of the regional economy.Read more…
Cancelled shift compensation won't end the injustice of life on a zero-hours contract
Government plans to compensate zero-hours workers who lose out on work will do nothing to reform a jobs market that allows bosses to treat workers like disposable labour.Read more…
Rail reform – ruling out public ownership a missed opportunity for radical change
We don’t think the man tasked with sorting out Britain’s failed railways should take public ownership off the table.Read more…
The TUC Summer Patrol – inspiring a new generation of trade unionists
A new initiative by TUC Yorkshire and the Humber is helping to connect younger workers with the trade union movement.Read more…
With a proper strategy, industrial change can deliver better jobs for all
Managing a fair transition to a greener, regional UK economy won’t be easy, so we’ve looked at how other countries have done it well.Read more…
The social care system is in crisis. Here’s how to fix it
Sexual harassment at work – why it's time to change the law
Employers should be responsible for preventing sexual harassment at work, not victims.Read more…
The crisis in criminal justice is too acute for the new PM to ignore
The next Prime Minister must tackle the crisis engulfing the Criminal Justice System if it’s to survive.Read more…
A just transition to a greener, fairer economy? Here's how
Our workers and communities most affected by the climate crisis must have a leading voice in how we move forward.Read more…
Zero-hours contracts – what you need to know and why they should be banned
Hundreds of thousands of UK workers are trapped in jobs so insecure they’re unable to plan childcare or budget for their weekly shop.Read more…
Sustainable development isn't just about jobs – it's about decent work for all
A self-congratulatory new government report glosses over the work of trade unions to support decent work around the globe.Read more…
To bring back bus travel, we should learn from the Swiss
Boom in gig economy workers shows struggle to make ends meet
Latest growth figures betray dangerous weakness in UK economy
The indications are that we’re heading for zero GDP growth in the second quarter of this year.Read more…
Government progress on Sustainable Development Goals falls short
A new government progress report on securing decent work for all fails to take account of the rise in insecure work, modern slavery and the lack of training for workers.Read more…
How green is your workplace? It's time we all found out
Meeting the challenge of the climate emergency means taking action to reduce our carbon footprint at work.Read more…
Two years after Grenfell, the fight for justice continues
The Grenfell tragedy must never happen again. The new prime minister should make our buildings safe, invest in fire protection and reform fire and building safety systems.Read more…
Non-disclosure agreements silence workers – time to change the law
Too many employers are using NDAs to shirk responsibility for tackling and eradicating sexual harassment, discrimination and bullying at work.Read more…