Workplace Issues

The TUC campaigns for decent employment rights, and helps unions make the most of advances in employment protection. This is where you can find our policy briefings and expert advice on employment law for unions. You can find older material by using the search facilities. To find out whether the law can help you, visit our special your rights at work area.



The most recent documents available on this subject are:

Excessive working time causes depression

A new study has concluded that working long hours - regardless of job stress or satisfaction - increases the risk of depression.

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3 February 2012
Justice under threat from all sides

Workers are facing a government 'onslaught' on their ability to get justice after being abused at work, the TUC has warned.

PDF version available for download
3 February 2012
MPs call for urgent action on asbestos in schools

MPs have warned urgent action is needed to address the asbestos 'timebomb in our schools'.

PDF version available for download
3 February 2012
Risks 541 - 4 February 2012

Health and safety newsletter 4 February 2012

PDF version available for download
3 February 2012
Occupational Cancers - the figures

Briefing for activists.

PDF version available for download
1 February 2012
The South West TUC has called on the government not to put the brakes on the region's improving safety record at work.

There has been a downward trend in workplace injuries in the region but, with eight people killed in the course of their work last year, the TUC says David Cameron is wrong to halve the number of health and safety regulations......

1 February 2012



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