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TUC joins calls for new elections in Brazil as illegitimate government tramples democracy

Sep 1, 2017By Stronger Unions

As Brazil’s CUT trade union confederation was meeting in the industrial capital of Sao Paolo, the TUC has called for new elections as the unelected government of Michel Temer continues its…Read more…

Sep 1, 2017Stronger Unions

After seven years of pay cuts, I’m not proud to be a prison officer anymore

Jul 19, 2017By Stronger Unions

I started working for the prison service in 2005. Back then I was proud of what I did. I enjoyed the job and loved working with troubled teens. I had time to spend with the lads and could share my…Read more…

Jul 19, 2017Stronger Unions

Britain Still Needs A Pay Rise

Jun 7, 2017By Stronger Unions

Over the past week, the TUC has been out across the country with one simple message – Britain Still Needs A Pay Rise. We’ve been driving around constituencies and stopping in town centres to…Read more…

Jun 7, 2017Stronger Unions

This election is a chance for a new deal for working people: Let’s not waste it

Jun 6, 2017By Stronger Unions

It seems that every election, the parties tell us it’s the most important election for a generation. But this one genuinely could be. Whoever ends up forming the next government, at the top of their…Read more…

Jun 6, 2017Stronger Unions

Ageing members and reps: the demographics that threaten the future of unions

Mar 17, 2017By Stronger Unions

Most of the commentary on trade union decline concentrates on the fall in overall union membership and density (the proportion of workers who carry a union card). This is obviously cause for great…Read more…

Mar 17, 2017Stronger Unions

A million Christmas workers

Dec 23, 2016By Stronger Unions

The arrival of the festive season is a well-deserved break for most of us from a busy year. It’s a good excuse to put our feet up, relax, indulge in our favourite food and drinks and spend it with…Read more…

Dec 23, 2016Stronger Unions

The only connection between winter strikes is employers who won’t negotiate

Dec 20, 2016By Stronger Unions

Following industrial action in Southern Rail, Post Offices and other companies over the last week, the usual suspects have been coming out to denounce strikes. Some Conservative backbenchers have…Read more…

Dec 20, 2016Stronger Unions

Let’s talk about racism at work

Dec 14, 2016By Stronger Unions

The increase in racist and xenophobic attacks post-Brexit created a public outcry and highlighted the fact that racism is still an issue in modern Britain.  This came as no surprise for many Black…Read more…

Dec 14, 2016Stronger Unions

‘Tis the season… for the work Christmas party

Dec 9, 2016By Stronger Unions

For many of us, the annual Christmas party is a highlight of the work social calendar. A chance to pop on a little black dress or dust off our dancing shoes. A chance to catch up with colleagues – or…Read more…

Dec 9, 2016Stronger Unions

Young Worker’s Challenge #6: Underemployment

Nov 17, 2016By Stronger Unions

This month we’re counting down the ten most significant challenges faced by young workers. Today is underemployment. We all know that the traditional ‘9 to 5’ working day no longer exists for a large…Read more…

Nov 17, 2016Stronger Unions

YOUNG WORKER’S CHALLENGE #4: OVERQUALIFICATION

Nov 11, 2016By Stronger Unions

This month we’re counting down the ten most significant challenges faced by young workers. Number 4 is overqualification. Being rejected from a job because you are “too qualified” is a bit of a…Read more…

Nov 11, 2016Stronger Unions

Top US trade unionist responds to Trump election

Nov 9, 2016By Stronger Unions

Richard Trumka, President of the TUC’s equivalent in the USA, the AFLCIO, had this to say about the outcome of the 2016 Presidential election: Donald Trump has been elected president. America…Read more…

Nov 9, 2016Stronger Unions

How trade unionism transformed me and my career

Nov 9, 2016By Stronger Unions

My family aren’t trade unionists or activists. In fact I grew up as a daughter of Indian immigrants learning that you don’t make a fuss and you accept your lot. But life has a way of…Read more…

Nov 9, 2016Stronger Unions

How many legs does a horse have, if you call its tail a leg?

Nov 3, 2016By Stronger Unions

Answer: Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn’t make it one! On 8 July 2015, George Osborne – then Chancellor of the Exchequer – dropped a budget speech bombshell: the introduction of a statutory…Read more…

Nov 3, 2016Stronger Unions

As an LGBT Christian – I’m glad justice has been served in Asher’s Bakery Case

Oct 28, 2016By Stronger Unions

I am a trade unionist, lesbian and Christian.  For me the recent ruling on the Asher’s bakery had a particular resonance.  The vote on same sex marriage in the Republic of Ireland was a sea change in…Read more…

Oct 28, 2016Stronger Unions

Remembering Aberfan

Oct 21, 2016By Stronger Unions

Fifty years ago today at 9:15am a massive spoil tip slid down the mountain behind Pantglas Junior School, engulfing it completely. 116 children and 28 adults were killed. It’s difficult to find words…Read more…

Oct 21, 2016Stronger Unions

How the Grunwick strikers changed the face of British trade unionism

Sep 12, 2016By Stronger Unions

The striking women at the Grunwick factory reminded me potently that trade unionists, and trade union leaders, come from all walks of life. As a south Asian women trade unionist myself, the story of…Read more…

Sep 12, 2016Stronger Unions

Remembering past victims of slavery is crucial, but it’s not over yet

Aug 23, 2016By Stronger Unions

The 23 August is the UN International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery – a day to remember the horrors of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Estimates vary but around 11 million people…Read more…

Aug 23, 2016Stronger Unions

Stop the death threats to Colombian trade unionists now!

Aug 12, 2016By Stronger Unions

I wrote with some optimism a few days ago about Colombia’s impending peace deal that would seek ratification in a referendum in September. This historic cease-fire agreement was signed on 23 June by…Read more…

Aug 12, 2016Stronger Unions

Southern Rail, ScotRail and red herrings

Aug 8, 2016By Stronger Unions

It’s often said that it takes two sides to make a dispute; it certainly takes two sides to end one. Last week during talks at ACAS, the RMT offered to suspend strike action at Southern Rail if the…Read more…

Aug 8, 2016Stronger Unions
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