Long Covid is a key issue for working age people and our key workers, but the government and employers are still not taking this issue seriously.Read more…
Make this a May Day to remember
We celebrate the bonds that bring us together as workers and trade unionists. The fundamental message of May Day – friendship between workers of all backgrounds and nationalities – resonates more…Read more…
Other countries are helping families with energy costs: why can’t we?
Last month, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a budget that failed to boost pay, raise benefits or help low-income households. In contrast, here is how other governments across Europe are choosing…Read more…
Inspiring stories from our international sisters
Four women internationalists working across civil society, unions and governments share their successes at the TUC Women’s International Panel 2022.Read more…
How the government’s new energy strategy must deliver decent jobs and safe and affordable energy
Here’s how to increase our energy independence as well as protect decent working class jobs.Read more…
Denying institutional racism will only set us back
Has the government delivered answers to the key problems of institutional racism or, once again, ducked the real issues?Read more…
Supporting Muslim colleagues during Ramadan
Taking these few practical steps to support Muslim workers during Ramadan will help to create a workplace where everyone is respected and valued. Read more…
UK government must follow US’ ‘worker-centred’ approach on trade
A fair and sustainable global trade is possible.Read more…
We need an emergency budget to tackle the cost-of-living crisis
We’re calling for an emergency budget.Read more…
Ferry services are too important to leave to chance.
The scandal at P&O ferries makes clear that the industry needs an operator of last resort.Read more…
Your rights on returning to work after having a baby
This Mothers Day, Wales TUC’s Ffion Dean discusses her experiences of becoming a mother, her thoughts about returning to work, and what your rights are after having a baby.Read more…
The Chancellor must use the spring statement to help workers facing falling wages and soaring bills
The Chancellor needs to learn the lessons of the pandemic, and act now to support workers from threats beyond their control. That’s the best way to protect working families and the economy.Read more…
From P&O to private schools: protect workers from a hire and fire culture
P&O Ferries’ attempt to bypass employment laws in its dismissal of 800 seafarers is the product of many of the same woeful UK labour rights that allow fire-and-rehire.Read more…
How can the trade union movement raise our voices for action against racial discrimination?
The theme of this year’s UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was ‘voices for action against racism’. Now that we have raised our voices, what actions can the trade…Read more…
Chancellor’s Spring Statement fails families who need help now
In the midst of the biggest wages and bills crisis in living memory, Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement has failed families who need help now.Read more…
5 ways the government can help mums this Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day mums across the country will wake up to breakfast in bed and bouquets of flowers from their little ones. But although the recognition from family members is appreciated, the fact is…Read more…
Supply teachers in Wales are treated as second class citizens by schools and agencies
At Wales TUC we want to see supply teachers receive the rewards they deserve as dedicated educators. We’ve raised the issue with Welsh Government and are pushing for an end to the private agency…Read more…
Break the bias: the role of women in today’s trade union movement
If you were to close your eyes and think of the typical trade unionist, it’s quite possible that you’d imagine a stereotypical image – a white, middle-aged man. It’s true that our movement has…Read more…
Corporations have hijacked International Women’s Day – let’s remind them what the day is really about
International Women’s Day is for celebrating women’s achievements, recognising progress and calling for change. It is not for companies to commodify and profit from women’s inequality.Read more…
International Women’s Day 2022: it’s time to #DemandBetter
Women still face significant discrimination in the workplace and wider society. This has only been intensified by the pandemic for key workers and women taking on a disproportionate burden of care…Read more…