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

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TUC's plan outlines a new short-time working scheme designed to prevent mass unemployment and to help firms bounce back after the crisis,

Report: A new jobs protection and upskilling plan

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The TUC produces a wide range of research and analysis reports

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

Coronavirus - Guidance for unions

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Coronavirus - Help for union reps

To give you an understanding of the workplace issues in the context of COVID-19, and to provide support in being effective at negotiating with employers and to protect the workforce.

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Covid-19 Coronavirus - Guidance for unions (updated 04 Jan 2021)

This guide is for trade union reps, designed to give you an understanding of the workplace issues in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, and to provide support in being effective at negotiating with employers steps that can be taken to best protect the health and safety of the workforce.

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Return to safe workplaces - resource for reps

If your employer is asking colleagues to return to work outside home, they must make sure it’s done safely. A Covid-19 risk assessment is essential. But how do you know your employer's doing the right things?

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Union learning and the Covid-19 crisis

A meeting for union reps to discuss new skills and learning during these uncertain times, and find out what tools and services are available for now and into the future.

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Coronavirus - persuading bosses to avoid redundancies

Employers must play their part in our time of national crisis by protecting jobs as far as possible.

Domestic abuse and coronavirus - how you can help

This guide will help you develop the awareness and skills to give the best support and advice you can to someone who may be in danger.

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Handling redundancies - short guides for reps

These interactive guides will help you support members at every stage of the redundancy process, including helping them access the knowledge, training and skills they need to move forward afterwards.

Face coverings in the workplace

This guide explains why face coverings are used, the difference between face coverings and masks, what the recommended standards are and what union reps can do to support members.

Unionreps - online community for reps through COVID-19

With over 20,000 members, join the UNIONREPS community and help support each other through COVID-19, strengthening your role in the workplace.

Return to safe workplaces - resource for reps

If your employer is asking colleagues to return to work outside home, they must make sure it’s done safely. A Covid-19 risk assessment is essential. But how do you know your employer's doing the right things?

Webinar: No return to work until it's safe (recording of the webinar)

Webinar on the return to work following the easing of the lockdown during the covid-19 crisis.

Risk assessments for homeworkers

Many of us are working from home to reduce the spread of COVID-19. But this exposes workers to other health and safety hazards, and some employers are ignoring their responsibility to carry out any risk assessment. Workplace reps can help change this.

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