Union Issues

Union Issues

Strong unions matter, which is why the TUC assists unions, through the Organising Academy, to build membership, improve workplaces and speak with authority on behalf of working people and their families.
Strong unions are created by investing in organising; thinking about our resources, how we represent members and develop reps and stewards.
For more information on what we're up to day to day, you can read our blog, strongerunions or you can contact the team on organisingacademy@tuc.org.uk



The most recent documents available on this subject are:

New Rules for Trades Union Councils and County Associations

With changes to procedures for trades union councils and county associations regarding TUC registration, motions to Congress and the timetable for trades union councils annual conference new rules were required. The new rules also give clearer guidan...

1 February 2012
Organising Academy Programme 2011-12

Places are now available for TUC Organising Academy courses for 2012. Click on the link to see what is available and sign up.

21 November 2011
Introducing unionreps ACTION!

New comprehensive on-line resource for reps to help them build stronger unions, campiagn and win!

21 November 2011
TUC Unemployed Workers Centres Survey

With the recession and government policies the call on centres' services has never been higher at a time when the resources of centres, both physical and financial, are under an even greater strain than usual. TUC wishes to see what role UWCs coul...

9 November 2011
The TUC Pocket Guide to Organising and Campaigning

The TUC has launched a new 'Pocket Guide to Organising and Campaigning'. The guide contains sections on the essential skills for organising, how to carry out effective research, building an organising team, putting together a campaign plan, campaigni...

4 November 2011
What are the challenges and opportunities for unions - Videoblog

Becky Wright, Director of the TUC's Organising Academy provides an update on trade union membership, looking at density, collective bargaining coverage and what it means for unions plus offering opportunities for progression and strengthening the uni...

29 September 2011



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