Thanks to union advice and organising the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated its guidance making it clear that employers must carry out individual risk assessments for pregnant workers and…Read more…
Creative activists protest the cost of living crisis
A group of activist designers have been tackling the cost of living crisis ahead of the June 18 march.Read more…
Let’s get the workforce organised and get ready to transition into renewables.
RMT members fight to secure decent work for divers working in the renewables industry.Read more…
Cynnig Cymraeg: Why we’re committed to communicating bilingually
Our Bilingual Communications Officer explains why we’re pleased to be launching our Cynnig Cymraeg (Welsh Offer).Read more…
Making your point with creative placards. What will you bring to We Demand Better?
Photographer Jess Hurd shows some of her favourite examples of creativity in placards from demonstrations she has reported on.Read more…
Structural racism and the future for race equality
In recent months, the Runnymede Trust has been sounding the alarm about the situation facing Britain’s Black and ethnic minority communities.Read more…
What makes a good job?
If I asked you what you like about your job, I hope you’d be able to come up with a few things. But if I asked you what you don’t like about your job, would that be a longer list?Read more…
Only good, well-paid work is a route out of poverty
Work should be a route out of poverty. But, especially under this government, it isn’t.Read more…
Government’s solutions don’t go far enough
The government’s solutions to the cost of living crisis fall short of what is needed.Read more…
Families across the country are facing a profound cost of living crisis – it’s time to take action
Rocketing fuel and energy bills, forecasts of double-digit inflation, and rising interest rates mean misery for many families. And unless there is urgent action from Government, the situation is only…Read more…
International Workers’ Day, from TUC South West
May Day is unique among the holidays as it commemorates the actions and legacies of ordinary people as a collective. Indeed, much of history’s progress was fought for and won by ordinary people…Read more…
Reaching out – combating loneliness when working from home
This week is Mental Health Awareness week and the theme this year is loneliness. Loneliness is a serious issue for people working from home on a regular basis, and it can have a significant impact on…Read more…
UK-US summit in Aberdeen: trade talks must involve workers and support the Good Friday agreement
UK and US unions have jointly urged the International Trade Secretary in Aberdeen to involve unions in trade talksRead more…
Using our collective power to secure good mental health
The relationship between instability and poor mental health are underlined in a landmark research exercise released today by Equity for Mental Health Awareness Week.Read more…
Workers with Long Covid need support
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…
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…
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…
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…