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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

Anti-Far Right

Unions are among the few institutions with the resources, campaigning know-how and organising reach to counter the far-right. That’s why trade unions must join forces with community organisations and other social movements to set our alternative to the politics of hate, rooted in a society that is antiracist and inclusive for all and an economy that rewards work not wealth.

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Tackling the far right

Far-right extremism is on the rise, in workplaces, in our communities, and online. Unions and union reps can help tackle these issues by using solidarity, trust and by talking to people about their concerns.

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Handling difficult conversations

Talking to people who've been influenced by the far right is a challenge. Often they're perfectly good people — except for those dodgy opinions. So how do you challenge someone's views without pushing them further towards the far right? Try a practice conversation to find out.

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Anti-far right political education

This is a new political education course designed by the TUC to be used by our affiliate trade unions. The course outlines the nature, tactics, and origins of the contemporary far right. This is an advanced course aimed at trade union officers and senior workplace representatives.

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The rise of the far right- building a trade union response

This report describes practical, effective strategies for tackling the far right in our workplaces and communities. It highlights how we should use our proud tradition of internationalism to out-organise the far right globally.

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Tackling the far right

Far-right extremism is on the rise in Britain. Hate speech spreads unchecked online, and acts of far-right terrorism have rocketed. But unions have stronger weapons than the far-right — solidarity, trust, and of course, our union reps and activists. Together we can keep our workplaces hate-free.

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Protecting workers from the risks of violence and racism

Brief for safety reps: measures employers should take to remove or reduce harm risks.

TUC anti-far right statement

We stand together in peace and solidarity with the people of Southport following the horrific events that took place on Monday 29th July have left us all in shock.

Tackling the far right – a trade union issue

There has been a clear ratcheting up of hostility against Muslims, trans people, migrant workers and others. The far-right is desperate to scapegoat them for the Tories’ failures – rather than to address the real reasons why so many people are struggling to get by. We must not let them get away with their lies and division. So how will unions help counter this threat?

Vic Jones - 02 Aug 2024

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