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.
3.8
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 downloadUnions 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.
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...
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...
A seminar on the Government's Cuts and Reforms, speakers include Prof Paul Gregg and leading disability blogger, Sue Marsh.
PDF version available for downloadWatch 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.
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