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Worker protections in the UK compared to the rest of the OECD

Report: Falling behind on labour rights

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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

TUC Anti-Racism Taskforce

The Taskforce is leading the trade union movement’s renewed campaign against racism at work. It will engage with Black workers across the UK to hear about their experiences. And it will produce recommendations on tackling structural racism in the UK, in workplaces and in unions themselves.

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Anti-Racism data dashboard

Following the Anti-Racism Manifesto, the TUC Anti-Racism Implementation and Oversight Group is urging all unions to intensify their efforts in combating racism.

Anti-Racism tracker

This tracker is a live resource that will change as we move forward in this phase of work.

Discrimination and trade unions - Negotiator's guide

This guide for reps will be taking you through some of the challenges facing BME workers in today’s economy, as well as helping you be proactive in finding solutions.

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Fighting racism: a trade union and community response

Trade unions have partnered with local groups like the Fashion Workers Advice Bureau in Leicester, which specialises in providing free support to garment, fashion, and textile workers.

TUC Black Activists Programme 2024

Watch the full film on the Black Activists Programme played at TUC Congress 2024.

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Trade union anti-racism manifesto

This manifesto sets out what trade unions, and the movement as a whole, will do to make sure we secure the economic and social justice of Black communities.

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The latest research and reports from the Anti-Racism Taskforce

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ARTF films and recordings from our previous events.

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Anti-Racism data dashboard: setting movement-wide targets on racial equality

Following our Anti-Racism Manifesto, we're now asking all unions to step up their anti-racism work.

Riz Hussain - 06 Sep 2024

Fighting racism: a trade union and community response

Trade unions have partnered with local groups like the Fashion Workers Advice Bureau in Leicester, which specialises in providing free support to garment, fashion, and textile workers.

Riz Hussain - 28 Aug 2024

TUC Anti-Racism Activist Network: Survival and Solidarity

This event will explore: our trade union response to the attack on civil liberties and anti-racism; challenging the cost of living and its impact on BME communities and rebuilding international solidarity.

Anti-Racism Activist Network

The Anti-Racism Taskforce committed to convening an anti-racism activist network. We held two roundtables to explore the framework of the network with a group of organisations. As a follow-up to these roundtables, we organised the launch of the network in London.

The legacy of Stephen Lawrence - 30 years on

Join the TUC and Dr Neville Lawrence on the 30th anniversary marking the death of Stephen Lawrence and the ongoing fight to secure racial justice.

Join the TUC Black Network

Join the TUC Black Network, the first step in the national recording of Black workers who are in the Trade Union movement.

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