Social Issues

The TUC believes in full employment and work for all those who want it, but those who cannot work should get decent benefits that lift them out of poverty. Here is research and policy on welfare and work issues. You can find older material by using the search facilities.



end child poverty logo3.8 million children live in poverty in the UK today, thats one in three children - a shocking figure given the wealth of our nation.

The campaign to End Child Poverty includes children's and other charities, social justice groups, faith-groups, trade unions, businesses and many others concerned about the unacceptably high levels of child poverty in the UK who are working together for change. Visit their website at http://www.endchildpoverty.org.uk/


The most recent documents available on this subject are:

Welfare Reform Bill: the ‘Benefit Cap'

A briefing to explain why the TUC opposes the 'benefit cap'.

PDF version available for download
1 February 2012
Health workers and patients rally to save the NHS

Unions representing hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals and workers from across the NHS are to step up the pressure on peers with a central London rally as the Health and Social Care Bill enters its final crucial parliamentary stages.

30 January 2012
No place for racism in local government

For a number of years the north east has faced the challenge of the British National Party. The BNP put much resource and considerable effort into seeking to secure electoral success, standing hundreds of candidates and exercising both misleading an...

10 January 2012
Northroots 2012 - New & Digital Media Campaign Conference

Northroots is a groundbreaking campaign conference for all those looking to develop their new media and online campaign skills. It will feature a range of top speakers, practical workshops and useful hints and tips to help you make your voice and vie...

6 January 2012
A positive agenda for disability and employment

A seminar on the Government's Cuts and Reforms, speakers include Prof Paul Gregg and leading disability blogger, Sue Marsh.

PDF version available for download
19 December 2011
Future Funding of Social Care

Watch the video recording of a yesterday's online seminar with Andrew Dilnot, chair of the Dilnot Commission into social care and Alison Roche, Prof Peter Beresford and Barbara Keeley MP.

29 November 2011



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