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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BME history month

BME trade unionists challenge prejudice and stigma

Black history month

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

McDonalds and TGI Friday's young workers on strike

Why young people like me are striking against poverty wages

Mental health and the workplace

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Universal Credit is driving workers into poverty - stop and scrap it now

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Don’t listen to the vaping industry – we need to keep vaping out of workplaces

What we're saying

Securing great jobs means cracking down on insecure work

Getting great jobs for everyone is a TUC priority. It’s time to end insecure work at the bottom of the labour market, ban zero-hours contracts, stop bogus self-employment and protect agency workers and temps properly.

We need 5,000 extra customs officers to cope with Brexit - but more cuts are coming instead

Front-line workers fear more cuts will leave the customs service unable to cope if the UK crashes out of the EU without a deal

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