Public Sector

The TUC believes in good public services, and that you cannot have good services unless those employed to deliver them are treated properly. This is where you can find out about the TUC's work on the public sector and public services. You can find older material by using the search facilities

The most recent documents available on this subject are:

Cross Border Healthcare: A Trade Union briefing
This trade union briefing looks at the draft European Directive on Cross-border Healthcare.
26 February 2009

The north east speaks up for a modern Metro
Following today's announcement of the shortlist to run the newly invigorated Tyne and Wear Metro system trade unions, MPs and Council Leaders all signalled their support for this vital public service.
2 February 2009

Unions sign charter for justice workers
To coincide with National Justice Week (8-12 December) and ahead of Justice Minister David Hansen's visit to the North East, five of the unions involved in the criminal justice system have signed up to a regional ten-point Charter which calls for significant changes to the way the system is currently run.
11 December 2008

The TUC response to the ‘national debate' on Care and Support
In May 2008 the Government launched a national debate about the long-term future of social care and support in England. The TUC's submission to this debate sets out the TUC's view of a care and support system fit for the future
1 December 2008

Public Sector Pay Bulletins & Briefings
These bulletins are a series of publications looking at the impact of the government's pay policy on public service workers
31 July 2008

Joint Statement on Access to Skills, Trade Unions and Advice in Government Contracting
The Joint Statement on Access to Skills, Trade Unions and Advice in Government Contracting was launched by the TUC and the Cabinet Office on 15 July 2008.
25 July 2008

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