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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.
How will you get more involved with the trade union movement in 2025?
2024 has been a busy year for trade unionists in Wales but there's much to be optimistic about heading into 2025.
2025 has to be a year of delivery
Repairing and rebuilding Britain after 14 years of Tory chaos and decline is a massive challenge for the government. But 2025 has to be a year of delivery - continuing with the same broken status quo is not an option.
The Bank of England needs to keep moving with interest rate cuts
Over recent years, interest rate rises have led to further and very steep rises in costs for households and firms. It has been the TUC’s consistent view that rates have risen too high and have remained elevated for too long.
How to organise a non-unionised workplace - my experience in petrochemicals
A voiceless workforce, deteriorating employee benefits and an authoritarian management structure. These are just some qualities of a non-unionised workplace.
Our message to unions in the US
A message from the TUC to the AFL-CIO and workers in the US following President Trumps victory at the recent elections.
Government crackdown on umbrella companies will protect workers
The government is taking much needed action to address tax avoidance among umbrella companies.
How will employers handle higher national insurance contributions?
The government plans to raise employer national insurance contributions to help fund the repair of our broken public services.
Autumn Budget: a plan to start rebuilding Britain
In yesterday’s far-reaching Autumn Budget, Rachel Reeves acted decisively to deliver an economy that works for working people.
What is the Worker Protection Act? New preventative duty explained
The Worker Protection Act will come into effect on 26 October 2024. Employers will need to take a proactive and preventative approach to protecting their employees from workplace sexual harassment. Here's everything you need to know about the duty.
Shirley Newbury is leading change in her workplace.
Shirley is an active member of Unison Cymru/Wales and chairs the Ethnic Network Group of Neath Port Talbot Council. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident in her leadership role in adopting the union's Anti-Racism Charter. Shirley's advocacy for marginalized communities highlights the importance of solidarity and collective action.
Following being part of the Pilot TUC Cymru Black Activist Development Programme, Shirley has lead the move towards change in her workplace and spoke at the launch of the new TUC Cymru Anti0racism in the workplace toolkit on 2 October 2024.
The Employment Rights Bill: a potential gamechanger
The government’s Employment Rights Bill offers a real moment of hope for working people. This landmark piece of legislation represents a positive and ambitious plan to make work pay. And it will benefit millions of workers, especially those trapped in low-paid and insecure employment.
Collective voice: how the employment rights bill could boost the trade union presence at work
The bill sets out measures that will better equip unions to operate in modern workplaces. Including, union access to workplaces, fairer balloting rules, greater protection for trade unionists, beefed-up collective consultation rights, new rights for equality reps...
A massive boost to workers’ rights: the new Employment Rights Bill
Within the 100-day deadline promised in opposition, the Labour government today tabled an employment rights bill that takes vital first steps in improving working lives for millions of people.
Extending protection from unfair sackings
Millions of workers, particularly Black and young workers, are given minimal legal protection against being dismissed at an employer’s whim.
It's time for the right to switch off
For too many workers, the intrusive ping of an after-hours email or a supervisor's call about an upcoming shift has become a frequent interruption to valuable personal time.
Samia Egeh speaks at TUC Cymru Black History Month Event
Samia openly spoke about her own experiences and feelings on the development of her activism and her thoughts on TUC Cymru’s new Anti-racism in the workplace toolkit at the launch event in the Pierhead, Cardiff on 2 October 2024.
Here is what she had to say.
Dr Mahaboob Basha values his personal development through TUC Cymru
Mahaboob is a delegate on the 2024 Black Activist Development Programme and a passionate activist with Unite.
Here is what he has to say about his development journey so far and the important skills he is developing on the Programme.
Our history informs our present: anti-racism in Wales today
This Black History Month TUC Cymru is launching a brand new anti-racism in the workplace toolkit.
As trade unionists we share values of anti-racism, equity and social justice. It is important to us that we campaign and organise to make our workplaces and community spaces fairer for us all.
Last UK coal plant closes and successfully redeploys the workforce
The last UK coal power station is closing this month. When Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station shuts down, the UK will end 140 years of burning coal to make electricity - the first G7 country to phase out coal power.
Labour Conference 2024: A new era of hope and progress
Paul Nowak reflects on Labour's first conference in power after 15 years, highlighting the party's commitment to the New Deal for Working People and the renewed importance of unions.
25 years of transforming lives through WULF learning and training
This autumn we’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Wales Union Learning Fund. I couldn’t be prouder of everything this fund has achieved.
The need to protect writers due to the growth of artificial intelligence
Manon Eames from the Writers’ Guild tells us about her concerns about the growth of artificial intelligence and its impact on workers and culture.
Another month without growth shows our recovery remains fragile
GDP figures today and the jobs data yesterday suggest the recovery of the UK economy remains fragile.
Strengthening our organising efforts and representation of BME trade unionists
When it comes to BME workers, trade union organising is about more than just numbers - it requires fostering strong inclusive cultures where BME activists feel that they belong, have a voice and take collective action in their trade unions. By launching BME activist development programmes, GMB and Usdaw are doing exactly that.
Anti-Racism data dashboard: setting movement-wide targets on racial equality
Following our Anti-Racism Manifesto, we're now asking all unions to step up their anti-racism work.
Unions are leading the change for equality, making it a central focus in collective bargaining
The 2024 TUC Equality Audit reveals unions are making progress in the fight for equality, but it also highlights that the battle is far from over.
Grenfell Inquiry – a call for action and justice
The final report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, issued this week, paints a vicious picture of the systematic failures that led to the 2017 fire where 72 people perished. For trade unionists, it is a clarion call for immediate and decisive government action.
