I work two part-time jobs with different retailers. I was only doing one before, but because my hours were in the evenings it was very difficult to balance work and childcare. I’d look after my son…Read more…
Juggling childcare and changing shifts – my story as a working dad
Before my son was born, I worked part-time but did as much overtime as I could to top up my wages. But that’s not possible when you have a baby to look after. My wife has a full-time contract and a…Read more…
Union reps are good for workers and employers. And we can prove it!
The annual attempt by organisations like the misleadingly named ‘Taxpayers’ Alliance to provoke outrage about the ‘cost’ of paid release for union reps is a bit like hearing there’s going to be yet…Read more…
10 barriers autistic workers face and how to overcome them
Most autistic people want to work, but often encounter difficulties in the workplace which employers can address better. Author and workplace trade union representative Janine Booth, who is on the…Read more…
5 tips for union reps to support disabled workers
I have been a trade union rep for almost a decade and am now the policy officer for disability equality at the TUC. I have also had reasonable adjustments myself. Disability History Month (#UKDHM) is…Read more…
We are stronger together: Union reps connecting by app
One of the things I liked most about going on trade union education courses was meeting union representatives from different unions and different workplaces. Even when I did the online TUC diploma…Read more…
Good mental health in the workplace
One on four people will experience some form of mental distress in their lifetimes. Workplace stress is cited as the number one cause. Lack of job security, continued cuts to public services and the…Read more…