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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 Black Workers Conference

Black Workers Conference, 6-8 May 2022. Please email blackworkersconference@tuc.org.uk for more information.

Black Workers Conference Live Stream

Friday 6 May, 4pm, ETUC, Esther Lynch Deputy General Secretary. Saturday 7 May, 4pm, Future of Organising Webinar organised with Gal Dem, Fighting back: the future of anti-racism.

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Getting your workplace strike ready (virtual event)

Sunday 08 May. With the cost of living crisis and employers enforcing wage cuts in some areas, trade unions have to be prepared, should all else fail, to take industrial action to win for their members.

Virtual art exhibition - Roots, Culture, Identity 2023

The exhibition aims to provide an opportunity for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BME) artists with a focus on young people and those who are marginalised, face discrimination in the arts and culture sector.

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BME unemployment rate over twice as high as white workers – with gap widening through pandemic

New analysis by the TUC published today (Friday) has revealed the unemployment rate for BME workers is more than double that of their white counterparts.

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