On the 150th anniversary of the TUC, we reveal how a lost generation of younger workers has become trapped in low-paid, insecure workRead more…
Celebrating 150 years of the TUC
This month, the TUC celebrates its 150thanniversary and with it, a century and a half of working together to change the world of work for good.Read more…
Trade union membership is growing, but there’s still work to do
The annual trade union membership figures show we’re making progress, but the movement still faces some big challenges.Read more…
Stop the repression of Somalia’s independent trade unions
The disability pay gap is at a four-year high – ministers must act now
Disabled workers in the UK earn £1.50 less than their peers for every hour worked. It’s time to get serious about tackling the disability pay gapRead more…
More funding isn't just good for the NHS – it's good for the economy
Today’s IFS and Health Foundation report into NHS funding is welcome, but the government must go furtherRead more…
Northern TUC supports RMT members striking to keep safety critical guards on the Northern Rail
Today I joined RMT at Arriva Rail North on their 19th day of industrial action. They have shown extraordinary resilience and determination in the fight for rail safetyRead more…
Inflation measures aren't boring: they matter
The way government and other organisations choose to measure inflation is costing us allRead more…
GDPR and health and safety representatives
Some employers are using new data regulations to stop union health and safety representatives getting information they are legally entitled toRead more…
Industry pay figures offer little encouragement – except for City fatcats
The latest wage figures were cause for mild optimism, but let’s not get carried awayRead more…
Time to give our industries the protection they deserve
A cross-party group of MPs have supported the TUC’s call for a more robust trade defence regime post-BrexitRead more…
No, EU rules won’t stop us building UK ships in UK shipyards
Brexiteers are making spurious claims about the impact of EU rules on UK defence procurementRead more…
The homeworking revolution has stalled – what's gone wrong?
Homeworking is good for employers and workers alike, so I’m concerned by new figures showing its growth has stalled.Read more…
Post-Grenfell report falls short
While the report makes a number of good recommendations, it falls short of providing the kind of safety regime that is needed.Read more…
Dodgy trade deals aren’t working for working people
Unions and businesses are demanding a seat at the negotiating tableRead more…
Work related stress is at record levels and this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is focusing on stress.
This week is Mental Health Awareness week and it is a good to time for union members and reps to improve their understanding of how mental health issues can affect their workplace.Read more…
Tens of thousands marched in London, demanding a new deal for working people.
Thanks to everyone who braved the rain to help make our voices heard.Read more…
Supporting Muslim colleagues during Ramadan
Taking a few practical steps to support Muslim workers during Ramadan will help to create a workplace where everyone is respected and valued.Read more…
Marching for a new deal for working people
What we did today was incredible. Tens of thousands marched in London, demanding a new deal for working people.Read more…
Why we're marching for a new deal
If we all raise our voices together, we are powerful. We can change things. And we can win new deal for working people.Read more…