The TUCs History

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

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This report makes the case that the UK should put in place a permanent furlough scheme to deal with future periods of economic turbulence.

Report: Beyond furlough

Retail staff

The TUC produces a wide range of research and analysis reports

Latest TUC reports

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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Two union members listening

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

This guide is for union reps - understanding coronavirus and workplace issues, employer negotiations and how best protect the workforce

Coronavirus - Guidance for unions

TUC Congress 2021 - Unions building dignity at work

The 153rd annual TUC Congress took place online from 12 - 14 September.

Archive of Congress 2021

Archive footage of Congress 12-14 September 2021

Winners

Congress 2021 award winners

Congratulation to all our winners, Sian Stockham, Unison; Millie Apedo-Amah, RMT; Jake Mclean, GMB, Collina Angus, Unison; Katrina Humphreys, CSP; Lois McCallum, Unite.

Sue Ferns

Sue Ferns becomes new TUC President

Senior Deputy General Secretary of Prospect union becomes TUC President.

Congress docs

Reports, documents and videos

TUC featured reports, documents and videos for Congress

Keir Starmer at TUC Congress

Labour leader, Keir Starmer’s speech to TUC Congress 2021

Speech by Keir Starmer, Tuesday 14 September 2021

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Emergency motions

E1 National insurance – fair funding for frontline services ¦ E2 Defending rail jobs and services

Congress speeches 2021

Speeches from Labour leader, Keir Starmer, TUC President, Gail Cartmail and TUC General Secretary, Frances O'Grady.

TUC General Secretary speech to Congress 2021

TUC General Secretary  Frances O’Grady  issued a warning for the UK to be better prepared for future economic shocks. Monday 13 September 2021

Key workers and the pandemic - Short film

Five key workers discuss their experience of working during the pandemic.

Obituaries - Congress 2021

We pay your respects to Maureen Cummings, Patrick Hughes, Peter Jacques, Bill McCall, Leif Mills, John Morton, Ramesh Ramnarine, Alec Smith and Dave Storrie.

Meet the TUC President, Gail Cartmail

Gail talks about growing up in a council house with her postman father and her mother, who was a refugee from the Nazi-occupied Channel Islands.

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