TUC - Changing the world of work for good

The TUCs History

The TUC has a history of developing analysis and research to inform economic and employment-related issues.

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Kitchen staff working

Young people are getting a raw deal at work.

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Retail staff

The retail industry is at the bottom of the UK’s progression league table

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Union member action

Nothing beats being a union member, but if you are looking for particular guidance on a workplace issue have a look at our workplace guidance.

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Are you a union rep looking for help and advice to support your colleagues at work? Take a look at our wide range of resources.

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Sophies case

"Working in hospitality can be really insecure. You can be especially vulnerable if you don’t know your rights. That’s why I joined a union - they’ve got your back."

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About Unions

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If Mrs May's Brexit deal isn't good enough, we'll demand a popular vote

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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

Engaging younger workers

Don’t listen to Branson – VTEC is to blame for the East Coast Mainline fiasco

Let's make our education system fairer and build a fairer society

Time to put power back in the hands of workers

TUC Campaign Plan 2018–19

What we're saying

Right to compensation under attack

The government is trying to make it harder for workers to claim compensation if they are made ill or injured because of the negligence of their employer

NHS workers aren't border guards - so why are they forced to act like them?

New research by Maternity Action shows that charging for NHS maternity care is undermining patient care and hitting the most vulnerable women hardest

We still have a long way to go to achieve equality for all

The 2018 TUC Equality Audit shows that unions are making progress in the fight for equality - but there's still more work to do

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