On Tuesday (September 11) TUC conference delegates debated strategies for ending the Tory government’s ‘hostile environment’ immigration policy especially in light of the recent Windrush scandal….Read more…
‘A complete disgrace’
As the TUC celebrates its 150th anniversary, the trade union movement looks back on its successes but also looks forward to the work that still needs to be done to ensure workers’ rights and…Read more…
A green new deal
Speaking in support of a motion on a just transition for energy workers, Unite assistant general secretary Gail Cartmail warned of the challenges of climate change and the need for trade unions to…Read more…
A message to Congress from a Brazilian jail
Today Congress stands in solidarity with Brazilian trade unionists – and trade unionists around the world – in calling for the release of jailed former Brazilian President LulaRead more…
Time to put power back in the hands of workers
It was inspiring to hear Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell set out Labour’s plans to overhaul the ‘gig economy’ and address the imbalance of power in the workplaceRead more…
‘Heal the wounds’ of Brexit
Congress, today marks just 200 days for a divided, torn and shambolic government to reach agreement with the European Union on the most pressing issue facing us. Our members want to secure…Read more…
‘The vote we desperately need’
I think we can all agree that Brexit is the biggest challenge facing our movement today – graphically illustrated by Steve’s excellent opening contribution. The jobs of our members, their…Read more…
Block no-deal Brexit call
TUC congress delegates have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a Unite motion to mobilise against a “cliff edge” Brexit and for a general election in the event of a deal that does not protect workers’…Read more…
‘Year of the young workers’
It took Unite delegate Tony Davies three apprenticeships to finally find one that didn’t exploit him. This he said was his own example of “what young people will be left with if we do not…Read more…
Free Ocalan
Yesterday (September 9) Tommy Murphy spoke at TUC for Unite seconding motion 75 on Turkey. “Comrades, the Turkish regime is at war with its own people,” said Murphy. It’s record of…Read more…
‘Unimaginable courage’
The trade union movement must stand united with Grenfell survivors in their fight for a full public inquiry in which those responsible are held to account. This was the message of Unite…Read more…
Collective voice call
Collective bargaining’s massive decline in the UK must be reversed, Unite delegate Mahf Kahn told the TUC conference on Monday (September 10). He called the reduction of collective bargaining…Read more…
‘New life, new energy’
Unite delegate Asif Mohammed spoke today (September 10) at TUC conference in a support of a motion on fast food workers as he outlined the plight of TGI Fridays waiters and their historic ongoing…Read more…
‘Not a one off’
Carillion’s spectacular fall from grace earlier this year, which wiped out thousands of jobs and has stalled public sector projects including hospitals, is one of the greatest corporate failures in…Read more…
Left in the dark
Yesterday (Sunday September 9) Unite delegate Syed Nahid Uddin spoke to a packed hall at Trade Union Congress conference in Manchester in support of motion 31 – pension auto-enrolment and the lowest…Read more…
‘Stand up and fight’
Especially in the wake of the #MeToo movement, ending sexual harassment in the workplace has become a central issue for trade unions. On the opening day of TUC conference (September 9), Unite…Read more…
The TUC has backed the single market for 30 years – here's why
Ahead of today’s Congress debate on Brexit, here’s why we continue to support single market membershipRead more…
Grenfell – where do we go from here?
As we recommit today to the fight for justice for those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire, we will also remember that decent housing is a human rightRead more…
Building a movement fit for the next 150 years
Reaching young workers is the biggest challenge we face – so we’re making 2019 the year of young workersRead more…
Unions are vital to delivering a better future for work
We’re optimistic about the future of work over the next 150 years. Rather than destroy jobs, we think technology can help create them.Read more…