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Join Heat Strike because no-one should have to work in sweatshops
The dangers of working in extreme temperatures are no longer rare—they’re real, rising, and completely avoidable.
The four big wins for workers in the new Industrial Strategy
To a stronger, fairer economy, one where more things are made in Britain by workers who are properly trained, fairly paid and respected for what they do. Much remains to still be done – but here are four key elements of the strategy that have a real potential to bring good jobs back to towns and cities across the UK.
Transport progress is moving at last
New infrastructure spending means extension of the Tyne and Wear Metro and funding to restore the Tyne Bridge
Rebuilding through glass: how better windows could spark a UK industry revival
It’s time the UK got serious about windows. Yes, windows. The kind millions of us peer out of every day to check if it’s raining again. But beyond the drizzle, old and leaky windows are costing UK households billions every year.
Is it too hot to work?
With temperatures set to rocket to highs of 32°C in parts of the Britain this week, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a heat-health alert for the ‘hottest summer ever’.
AI Inequalities: Minority Languages
TUC Cymru is concerned about the risks facing all workers from Artificial Intelligence (AI). We wanted to know more about the risks it poses for specific groups of workers. Therefore, we commissioned Prof Lina Dencik from the Data Justice Lab to produce a report on AI Inequalities at Work. Here she writes about AI’s impact on workers who speak a minority language.
TUC Midlands Social Care lunchtime briefing
For Carers Week, the TUC Midlands Pensioner Network held a lunchtime briefing to highlight some of the challenges and opportunities facing both carers and the wider social care profession.
Moorcroft potters mould their skills and craft new careers with union and council support
The GMB, working in partnership with the TUC Midlands, have been busy supporting workers left high and dry following the collapse of the ancient and esteemed Moorcroft Pottery in Stoke-on-Trent.
AI Inequalities: Disabilities
TUC Cymru is concerned about the risks facing all workers from Artificial Intelligence (AI). We wanted to know more about the risks it poses for specific groups of workers.
Therefore, we commissioned Prof Lina Dencik from the Data Justice Lab to produce a report on AI Inequalities at Work. Here she writes about AI’s impact on disabled workers.
It is no surprise people want change, the government must deliver it.
There is no doubting the local elections saw a challenging night for the government – especially here in the North East.
AI Inequalities: Age
TUC Cymru is concerned about the risks facing all workers from Artificial Intelligence (AI). We wanted to know more about the risks it poses for specific groups of workers.
Therefore, we commissioned Prof Lina Dencik from the Data Justice Lab to produce a report on AI Inequalities at Work. Here she writes about AI’s impact on younger and older workers.
International Workers’ Day is not a heritage event, it is a call to action
Six reasons why May Day, also known as International Worker's Day, is an important day in the trade union calendar.
AI Inequalities: Women
TUC Cymru is concerned about the risks facing all workers from Artificial Intelligence (AI). We wanted to know more about the risks it poses for specific groups of workers. Therefore, we commissioned Prof Lina Dencik from the Data Justice Lab to produce a report on AI Inequalities at Work. Here she writes about AI’s impact on women workers.
International Workers Memorial Day: End the threat of Asbestos at work
March 28 marks International Workers Memorial Day, an annual day of remembrance for workers killed, disabled and injured in the course of their work.
AI Equalities at Work
Artificial intelligence (AI) creates risks for all workers. When used to manage people it can make work more insecure and less well paid. When used to automate tasks it risks leading to redundancies.
Video diary: My visit to the Israeli-occupied West Bank
Earlier this month, Paul Nowak visited the occupied West Bank, where he met with Palestinian trade unionists, Israeli and Palestinian human rights campaigners, and local politicians. Here are his reflections from the visit.
Minimum wage is going up today but what does this mean for younger workers?
The minimum wage is increasing today [Tuesday 1 April 2025], bringing a pay boost for workers of all ages. Crucially, the gap between wages for those under and over 21 is narrowing.
Five years on from the pandemic - the workers who kept us going and the fight they still face
There are moments that will stay with you for the rest of your life. One of those for millions of people across our country occurred five years ago this Sunday, March 23.
New protections for workers closer as Employment Rights Bill approved by MPs
A major step was taken towards resolving key issues in the labour market last night after MPs voted to approve the government’s Employment Rights Bill.
Accelerating the action of women in the Trade Union movement
It’s International Women’s Day! And while it's always a great moment to celebrate the incredible women in our movement, it’s also a reality check. Because here in Wales – and across the UK – women are still getting short-changed. Literally.
Women need stronger protections against zero hours contracts
Today [Thursday] we head into the second day of the annual TUC Women’s Conference, a national conference that brings together hundreds of women trade unionists from across the UK to discuss and organise around the issues impacting women in the workplace.
Huge support for government’s plan to make work pay
The poll of over 21,000 people reveals huge backing across the country and across the political spectrum – including with Reform and Conservative voters – for key policies in Employment Rights Bill.
The power of trade unions: real stories from young workers
To launch HeartUnions Week, we hear from two young activists on why being part of a union matters.
Unions remain as important as ever in today's workplaces
HeartUnions Week is an opportunity to celebrate the power of collective action
A voice for the voiceless
A voice for the voiceless: TUC Cymru’s development programme gives Mahaboob the confidence to stand for Senedd election.
Having taken part in our Black Activist Development Programme, he’s found the confidence and skills to take his advocacy to the next level and to be a “voice for the voiceless”.
Protecting labour rights, human rights and the environment in global value chains
The Employment Rights Bill will greatly improve conditions for UK workers. Groundbreaking new rights will improve job security, strengthen labour market enforcement and facilitate greater collective bargaining through new union access rights and a Fair Pay Agreement in social care.
Trades councils on the front line
If trades councils didn’t exist, given the challenges facing the trade union movement today, we would need to invent them.
Holocaust Memorial Day: remembering the past, striving for a better future
On January 27th the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day. It is a day we remember the millions murdered by the Nazis during the Holocaust, and in the genocides which followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.
Stakes are high if university funding crisis continues
Disputes at Newcastle and Sunderland universities are a warning sign. It’s time to invest in higher education.
Sick pay decision for 2 million low-paid workers will impact families' living standards
How much should someone receive when they are off sick from work? This is the question that ministers will be considering in the early weeks of 2025. And the answer they arrive at will have a huge impact on many households’ budgets.
