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This report makes the case that the UK should put in place a permanent furlough scheme to deal with future periods of economic turbulence.

Report: Beyond furlough

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Coronavirus - Guidance for unions

This guide is for union reps - understanding coronavirus and workplace issues, employer negotiations and how best protect the workforce

Coronavirus - Guidance for unions

BME unemployment rate over twice as high as white workers

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Changing the world of work for good

We believe in standing up and joining together to make the working world a better place

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JOIN US: TUC National Demonstration, 18 June 2022

Boris Johnson

Government’s broken promise on employment bill will see “bad bosses celebrating”

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Fighting the homophobia, biphobia and transphobia of the international far right

Tackling loneliness when working from home

Reaching out – combating loneliness when working from home

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The fiscal cost of insecure work

The TUC is concerned about the prevalence of insecure work, most importantly because of the impact it has on workers. But it also has an impact on the economic stability of the country and on the public finances.

We need an emergency budget to tackle the cost of living crisis

We’re calling for an emergency budget.

Kate Bell - 01 Apr 2022

Other countries are helping families with energy costs: why can't we?

Last month, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a budget that failed to boost pay, raise benefits or help low-income households. In contrast, here is how other governments across Europe are choosing to provide support.

Nina Reece - 22 Apr 2022

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