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Covid as an industrial disease: What it would mean for workers in Wales
How classifying Covid as an industrial disease could open up access to greater financial support for workers. But such a move would need support from the UK Government.
Universal credit cut will hit millions of working families and key workers
The Government has now confirmed that £20 a week will be cut from Universal Credit in October.
#ThisIsNotWorking - for disabled women
We need to get serious about preventing disabled women experiencing sexual harassment.
U-turn on sick pay abandons low paid workers
The government has today u-turned on a promise to grant sick pay to two million workers.
Temperatures set to soar to 33 degrees – employers need to take action
Seven steps employers can take right now.
As restrictions are eased, there must be no cutting corners on safety
The easing of lockdown restrictions comes with a real risk of loosening Covid safety measures at work
The summer holidays bring no let up for working mums
Women have been on the frontline of this crisis - as workers, as carers and as parents. Employers must give them more support.
A greener economy can be positive for workers too
The taskforce’s recommendations show the way to high quality green jobs
Policymakers need to stop ignoring the facts and tackle insecure work
Insecure work soared after the last financial crisis as employers offered many workers only temporary, zero - or short-hours contracts. But more than a decade on since the bank-led crash, policymakers have failed to introduced measures to tackle it.
It’s time to talk about climate leadership at work
All the world’s eyes are on the UK this year, as Glasgow prepares to host the COP26 international climate talks.
Global ratings show UK continues to be a ’regular violator’ of workers rights
The UK lags significantly behind neighbouring countries when it comes to the rights of workers to organise through trade unions.
Living Wage for care workers in Wales: A start but not enough
This afternoon Welsh Government will make a statement on its plans to introduce a real Living Wage for social care workers. So who will this make the most difference to? And is addressing hourly pay in the sector enough?
Celebrating the Windrush Generation on Windrush Day
On National Windrush Day, Wales TUC Equality Officer Billy Mazoya writes about the history of the Windrush Generation and the impact that they've had on Wales
Three reasons we still need the pensions triple lock
The triple lock remains necessary and affordable, and has a vital role to play in making sure that today’s workers have the security of a decent state pension in future.
Labour market enforcement: How Wales can lead on reforming a broken system
Addressing the failings of our labour market enforcement system must be central to building a Fair Work Wales.
Self-isolation support payments: the failing scheme barely anyone’s heard of
Over a year into a pandemic, and our sick pay system remains broken.
Why we shouldn’t be worried about inflation right now
Trade unions care about inflation - nobody wants pay increases written off by higher prices. But we care about other things too.
The government is failing to tackle Britain’s insecure work and enforcement crisis
For workers hoping for a step-change in the enforcement of workers’ rights, the government’s announcement that there will be a further delay to planned reforms is a kick in the teeth.
Child poverty across the UK is worsening. Unions know how to fix it, but will the government listen?
Ending child poverty is not just a moral imperative, it is a practical one. The TUC is calling for action from the government with 10 steps to fix child poverty here in the UK.
Good news, bad news and the same challenges - trade union membership statistics
The annual trade union membership statistics have been published today. As usual they contain some good news and some bad news, and they highlight the challenges facing the trade union movement now and in the future.
Cultural recovery for the North
The cultural sector has been hit hard by the pandemic. What can be done to help the sector rebuild, rebalance and recover across the Northern region?
Our movement needs to step up for young workers
Our movement needs to grow if we are to continue to be one that can change the world of work. Young workers are essential to this process and trade unions need to address the challenge of increasing union membership amongst young people.
Reshaping the Welsh economy - now is the moment
The First Minister should feel emboldened to use the political capital that he’s won to reshape the Welsh economy in a way that provides real results for working people.
Changes to the rail industry don't go anywhere near far enough
The Williams review into the Rail industry passes up the chance to make the truly radical changes we need to get the best from our trains.
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Too many LGBT+ workers have experienced harassment and unwanted behaviours which are offensive, intimidatory or humiliating. Here are links to guidance that can help you be a better LGBT+ ally.
TUC North West 25 Ambassador Programme
In marking 25 years of incredible work, we are launching the TUC North West 25 ambassador programme which will seek to create 25 workplace anti-racism ambassadors.
Mental Health Matters
A look at our Mental Health Matters series and the personal testimony of our TUC North West executive member Karen Kendrick.
Rebuilding for Good Jobs: Why the next Welsh Government must focus on job quality
If we're going to come out of the Covid crisis with a fairer economy and a more equal Wales then the next Welsh Government must confront the grim realities of our labour market and target job quality - not just unemployment.
What Workers in Wales Want: 5 Priorities for the Next Senedd Term
Between December 2020 and April 2021 we worked with YouGov to talk to thousands of workers across Wales to better understand how they view their working lives, their experiences of the Covid crisis, and their priorities for the future of the country.
Wales's Social Partnership Bill: A chance for change
Progress on the Welsh Government’s Fair Work agenda has been stop-start in the two years since the independent Fair Work Commission published its ambitious set of recommendations. The new Social Partnership Bill is a chance to give it proper momentum.
