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Labour internationalism begins at home
The global financial crisis, recession and subsequent austerity policies amount not only to a disastrous failure of policy but also of economic thinking.
Air pollution - a workplace issue
Air pollution is blighting communities. It is affecting the health of workers on their journeys to and from work. It also harms workers while they are at work (both those working indoors and out). It’s why tackling air pollution is a key priority for unions.
A safe return to work
The success of the vaccine roll-out must not be used as an excuse to slack on safety in the workplace: it is still possible to catch and carry the virus.
To recovery properly from this crisis, the government must ensure people have enough to live on
Even before this pandemic, the most vulnerable children and families were already struggling.
Government must urgently rethink sending shielders back to work
Workers told to shield should not have to choose between their health and their livelihood.
Young workers are being hit hardest, and some more than others
Youth unemployment figures reveal the uneven impact, with BME young people twice as likely to be unemployed
Cut to Green Homes Grant has taken a wrecking ball to green jobs in the North East
The withdrawal of hundreds of millions of pounds from the Green Homes Grant scheme will likely cost the best part of 6000 jobs in the region.
A year on from furlough
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the furlough scheme being introduced.
The fight for dignity and security for older workers
Increasing numbers of people are working into later life but too many are being forced out of work due to ill health and consigned to poverty. We cannot allow this to continue and change needs to happen now to protect older workers from an uncertain future.
Uber rights U-turn is just the latest stage of the journey to decent work
A screeching U-turn by Uber on wages, pensions and holiday pay is the just the latest stage in the journey to ensure that all work - including in the gig economy - is decent work.
The trade union movement is growing - and gaining big wins for our members.
An article in the Financial Times this week attracted a fair amount of attention from within the trade union movement.
How can we make the remote working revolution less middle class?
What can be done to make sure that the Welsh Government's commitment to supporting more remote working doesn't end up re-enforcing inequalities in the labour market.
International Women’s Day 2021: A woman’s place is in her union
On International Women's Day, Wales TUC General Secretary Shavanah Taj argues that women deserve a feminist, intersectional recovery. But it will only be achieved if women workers are at the heart of recovery plans and at the decision-making tables.
Immense hardship makes consumer led recovery the biggest risk of all
This week’s budget sent a clear message – the government think households don’t need support to start spending again. This is a big risk, and it completely ignores the millions struggling due to the pandemic.
Workers lose as the Chancellor gambles on recovery
The Chancellor made a dangerous bet on the economy bouncing back on its own, when he should have acted to create jobs.
The Chancellor mustn’t gamble with the recovery
This budget could be a chance to give people real hope for the future. The Chancellor must not fall short.
Give all furloughed workers access to training
The TUC is calling for the Job Retention Scheme to be extended until the end of 2021 to safeguard jobs and people’s income.
Young workers are bearing the brunt of the jobs crisis
The latest labour market data provides a startling insight into the impact the pandemic is having on young workers.
High rejection rates show the self-isolation payment scheme isn’t fit for purpose
The self-isolation payment scheme was meant to solve the problem of workers being unable to self-isolate. But a combination of strict criteria and low funding means that 7-in-10 applicants to the scheme are rejected.
Covid workplace safety in Wales: Enforce the rules and listen to workers
Too many employers in Wales have not followed the Welsh Government's guidance on Covid safe workplaces. New regulations will need to be properly monitored and enforced if they are to be effective - and that includes making sure workers are heard.
Count me in!
This heart unions week is different, and unions are adapting across he North East to the new challenges this presents. None more so than the Communication Workers Union (CWU), known in the movement for their impeccable online campaigning skills CWU are taking things digital this week with a focus on terms and conditions.
GDP and the pandemic in 2020
The TUC have supported the measures to protect health and the measures taken to limit the financial impact on workers and their families, but much more needs to be done.
HeartUnions: the value of union learning in Wales
During Heart Unions week, we celebrate trade unions and how they make life better for working people. One of the most important ways they do this is through union learning and skills training, something that changes the lives of learners for the better.
It's time to unionise the next generation of workers
Here's how a young activist fell into the world of trade unions at the age of 18.
Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) workers should join a union - and get actively involved
This #HeartUnions week, let's reflect on the stories that show the difference organised labour makes to BME workers.
Union safety reps are saving lives in the pandemic
If you know someone who would make an excellent health and safety rep, tell them to step forward.
This year has tested the labour movement like never before – and we rose to the challenge
This year our movement has worked tirelessly to further the cause of workers. Let’s spread the word.
Launching the Preston 'Join a Union' campaign
We want all Prestonians to be covered by the same protections.
Wales needs a better Self-Isolation Support Scheme
Changes need to be made to Wales' Self-Isolation Support Scheme to make sure that all lower paid workers are getting the help they need to isolate.
“I feel like I’ve been punished for following the rules.”
A zero-hours worker shares their experience of trying to obtain Test and Trace Support Payment.
