For generations, trade unions have fought for a better balance between work and life. It’s time for the next step: a four-day working week with no loss of pay for all.
Deadlock is broken – Employment Rights Bill passes
The Employment Rights Bill was finally passed by parliament. This marks an historic day for working people as the government’s flagship workers’ rights Bill has finally broken its House of Lords deadlock. Working people will enjoy more security, better…Read more…
Labour is delivering for workers while Reform opposes new jobs
Labour’s newly published Clean Energy Jobs Plan is a credible plan to double the jobs in the clean energy sector within five years.
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The year of trade union climate action: our time to lead change
This is our moment. Across the world, workers are standing at the crossroads of crisis and change and we, the trade union movement, are stepping forward to lead. The climate emergency is no longer a distant threat.
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Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM)
Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM) is a national, month-long campaign held every November. Its mission is to celebrate the positive contributions of Muslims in the UK and to raise awareness of Islamophobia across society.
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Workers Voice Network: stories that unite
The Workers Voice Network: stories that unite course will train and support a group of trade union members and representatives to safely create impactful digital content that challenges far-right narratives online.
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Apprenticeship reform will serve young people, our communities and the planet
For the 2025 Young Workers Month, the TUC Young Workers Committee spotlighted the need for apprenticeship reform. Apprenticeships should be a bridge from education into work, giving young people skills and a path to secure employment. But for some youn…Read more…
How unions are transforming apprenticeships
Under the last Conservative government, repeated attempts at apprenticeship reform fell short, leaving the system struggling to deliver the skills and experience young people need to succeed. If we want to boost the prospects of young people, unio…Read more…
Why the L20 matters – putting workers at the heart of global decision making
Made up of trade unions from the G20 countries, the L20 fights to ensure workers’ voice and concerns influence governments’ decision making. It also provides a forum for unions from the Global North to campaign with unions from the Global South to over…Read more…
Facing the flu wave – what health and safety reps can do now
Britain is currently facing an unprecedented flu season that is putting immense pressure on hospitals, schools and other workplaces.
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It’s time to make the four-day week a reality
For generations, trade unions have fought for a better balance between work and life. It’s time for the next step: a four-day working week with no loss of pay for all.
Deadlock is broken – Employment Rights Bill passes
The Employment Rights Bill was finally passed by parliament. This marks an historic day for working people as the government’s flagship workers’ rights Bill has finally broken its House of Lords deadlock. Working people will enjoy more security, better…Read more…
Grinch Direct
Unite members sent cards to tight fisted Sports Direct bosses yesterday (17 December) telling them to “Stop being a Grinch and pay up.” The company is the biggest sports retailer in the UK, however despite this they feel they can’t afford a pay rise or permanent contracts for its workers. Earlier this month Unite branded […]
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Labour is delivering for workers while Reform opposes new jobs
Labour’s newly published Clean Energy Jobs Plan is a credible plan to double the jobs in the clean energy sector within five years.
Read more…
The year of trade union climate action: our time to lead change
This is our moment. Across the world, workers are standing at the crossroads of crisis and change and we, the trade union movement, are stepping forward to lead. The climate emergency is no longer a distant threat.
Read more…
Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM)
Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM) is a national, month-long campaign held every November. Its mission is to celebrate the positive contributions of Muslims in the UK and to raise awareness of Islamophobia across society.
Read more…
Workers Voice Network: stories that unite
The Workers Voice Network: stories that unite course will train and support a group of trade union members and representatives to safely create impactful digital content that challenges far-right narratives online.
Read more…
Apprenticeship reform will serve young people, our communities and the planet
For the 2025 Young Workers Month, the TUC Young Workers Committee spotlighted the need for apprenticeship reform. Apprenticeships should be a bridge from education into work, giving young people skills and a path to secure employment. But for some youn…Read more…
How unions are transforming apprenticeships
Under the last Conservative government, repeated attempts at apprenticeship reform fell short, leaving the system struggling to deliver the skills and experience young people need to succeed. If we want to boost the prospects of young people, unio…Read more…
Why the L20 matters – putting workers at the heart of global decision making
Made up of trade unions from the G20 countries, the L20 fights to ensure workers’ voice and concerns influence governments’ decision making. It also provides a forum for unions from the Global North to campaign with unions from the Global South to over…Read more…