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TUC disappointed by interest rate hold
Commenting on the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee's decision to hold interest rates at five per cent this month, TUC Head of Economics and Social Affairs Adam Lent said:
7 August 2008

TUC calls for all apprentices to be protected by the minimum wage
All apprentices should be protected by the national minimum wage (NMW) in order to end exploitation and reduce the number of people who drop out because they cannot afford to complete their training, says a new TUC report out today (Thursday).
7 August 2008

Wales TUC welcomes new General Secretary
Unite Wales regional officer Martin Mansfield is to be the next Wales TUC (WTUC) General Secretary, the TUC announces today (Thursday). He previously worked as a research officer and Assistant General Secretary for the WTUC in the late 1990's. He has also worked for unions including the GMB and the Society of Radiographers, and for the Welsh Assembly.
7 August 2008

Bank of England must prioritise growth and cut interest rates, says TUC
The TUC is calling on the Bank of England to cut interest rates when its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets tomorrow (Thursday).
6 August 2008

Government report on business health and safety record falls short, says TUC
The TUC has expressed disappointment with the conclusions of Improving outcomes from health and safety, published by the Department for Business (BERR) today (Wednesday). The report considered the effects of the health and safety regulatory regime on smaller businesses. Commenting on the report, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: “This report does nothing to address the appalling health and safety record of Britain's small businesses. Instead it looks to what it terms the ‘burden' of health and safety regulation for businesses.
6 August 2008

TUC response to BERR Vulnerable Workers Forum report
Responding to the Department for Business (BERR) Vulnerable Workers Forum report today (Thursday), TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: ”This provides a welcome response to the TUC's Commission on Vulnerable Employment. As the TUC's Commission recommended, the Government has decided that its internal workings need to be significantly streamlined if they are to offer genuine help to vulnerable workers. But an opportunity has been missed to address the legal and regulatory flaws which keep two million workers in conditions which shame a modern economy.
5 August 2008

TUC welcomes ruling for waiting staff to keep their tips
Responding to the Department for Business (BERR) announcement today (Thursday) that restaurants will no longer be able to use tips to top staff pay up to the minimum wage, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: “The Government is right to make sure that workers can keep their tips and that the responsibility to pay the minimum wage rests squarely with employers.
31 July 2008

Unions agree co-ordinated approach towards pay and conditions in academies
The TUC, along with the six teaching and school support unions in England, will today (Thursday) launch a model agreement to help secure pay and conditions for academy staff that are at least as favourable as those enjoyed by staff in all other state schools.
31 July 2008

TUC on energy price hikes
Commenting on the news today (Wednesday) that British Gas owner Centrica is to raise gas prices by 35 per cent and electricity prices by 9 per cent, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:
30 July 2008

Union membership holds steady
Responding to the latest official statistics on union membership published today (Wednesday) by the Department for Business (BERR), TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:
30 July 2008