TUC - Changing the world of work for good

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Technology and work

Unions are vital to delivering a better future for work

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We need a whole system approach to the mental health crisis. And this can only come with meaningful and sustainable investment in the NHS, adult social care, local authorities and public health and in our schools and colleges.

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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Brexit is making everyone poorer – except the rich

It has hit working people the most

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

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We want a million more manufacturing and hi-tech jobs by 2030 - here's how

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Why a light touch approach to the disability pay gap fails disabled workers

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Time to end the injustice of unpaid trial shifts

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Discrimination Law Conference 2019 by TUC and Michael Rubenstein Conferences

What we're saying

Bullying, harassment and abuse at work - why the law needs to change

New TUC research shows over half of workers have experienced some form of harassment from the public while going about their jobs - and young workers are especially affected

Why Mrs May's Brexit deal threatens your rights at work

We can't support a deal that puts paid holidays, time off for working mums and dads, and equal pay for women at risk

Government cladding ban ignores most workplaces

It makes no sense that developers will still be able to build office blocks, stadiums, concert halls and private schools with combustible cladding

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