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Reaching out – combating loneliness when working from home
This week is Mental Health Awareness week and the theme this year is loneliness. Loneliness is a serious issue for people working from home on a regular basis, and it can have a significant impact on wellbeing if not addressed.
Using our collective power to secure good mental health
The relationship between instability and poor mental health are underlined in a landmark research exercise released today by Equity for Mental Health Awareness Week.
UK-US summit in Aberdeen: trade talks must involve workers and support the Good Friday agreement
UK and US unions have jointly urged the International Trade Secretary in Aberdeen to involve unions in trade talks
Workers with Long Covid need support
Long Covid is a key issue for working age people and our key workers, but the government and employers are still not taking this issue seriously.
International Workers' Day, from TUC South West
May Day is unique among the holidays as it commemorates the actions and legacies of ordinary people as a collective. Indeed, much of history’s progress was fought for and won by ordinary people rather than the elite. For those who aspire to change the course of the future, May Day is your day.
Make this a May Day to remember
We celebrate the bonds that bring us together as workers and trade unionists. The fundamental message of May Day – friendship between workers of all backgrounds and nationalities – resonates more strongly than ever before.
Other countries are helping families with energy costs: why can't we?
Last month, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a budget that failed to boost pay, raise benefits or help low-income households. In contrast, here is how other governments across Europe are choosing to provide support.
How the government's new energy strategy must deliver decent jobs and safe and affordable energy
Here's how to increase our energy independence as well as protect decent working class jobs.
Inspiring stories from our international sisters
Four women internationalists working across civil society, unions and governments share their successes at the TUC Women's International Panel 2022.
Denying institutional racism will only set us back
Has the government delivered answers to the key problems of institutional racism or, once again, ducked the real issues?
We need an emergency budget to tackle the cost of living crisis
We’re calling for an emergency budget.
UK government must follow US’ ‘worker-centred’ approach on trade
A fair and sustainable global trade is possible.
Supporting Muslim colleagues during Ramadan
Taking these few practical steps to support Muslim workers during Ramadan will help to create a workplace where everyone is respected and valued.
Ferry services are too important to leave to chance
The scandal at P&O ferries makes clear that the industry needs an operator of last resort.
Your rights on returning to work after having a baby
This Mothers Day, Wales TUC's Ffion Dean discusses her experiences of becoming a mother, her thoughts about returning to work, and what your rights are after having a baby.
5 ways the government can help mums this Mother's Day
This Mother’s Day mums across the country will wake up to breakfast in bed and bouquets of flowers from their little ones. But although the recognition from family members is appreciated, the fact is many working mums are being pushed to the brink.
Chancellor's Spring Statement fails families who need help now
In the midst of the biggest wages and bills crisis in living memory, Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement has failed families who need help now.
How can the trade union movement raise our voices for action against racial discrimination?
The theme of this year’s UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was ‘voices for action against racism’. Now that we have raised our voices, what actions can the trade union movement do to make sure that we raise our voices against racism, and that our actions are not performative empty gestures?
From P&O to private schools: protect workers from a hire and fire culture
P&O Ferries’ attempt to bypass employment laws in its dismissal of 800 seafarers is the product of many of the same woeful UK labour rights that allow fire-and-rehire.
The Chancellor must use the spring statement to help workers facing falling wages and soaring bills
The Chancellor needs to learn the lessons of the pandemic, and act now to support workers from threats beyond their control. That’s the best way to protect working families and the economy.
Celebrating UN Anti- Racism day
The trade union movement must be at the heart of the struggle for racial justice. A message from Frances O'Grady for UN Anti - Racism day.
Supply teachers in Wales are treated as second class citizens by schools and agencies
At Wales TUC we want to see supply teachers receive the rewards they deserve as dedicated educators. We've raised the issue with Welsh Government and are pushing for an end to the private agency provision of supply teachers.
Break the bias: the role of women in today’s trade union movement
If you were to close your eyes and think of the typical trade unionist, it’s quite possible that you’d imagine a stereotypical image – a white, middle-aged man. It’s true that our movement has many members who look like this, and they are important and valued members. But we are so much more than that.
International Women's Day 2022: it's time to #DemandBetter
Women still face significant discrimination in the workplace and wider society. This has only been intensified by the pandemic for key workers and women taking on a disproportionate burden of care and domestic work in the home.
Corporations have hijacked International Women's Day - let's remind them what the day is really about
International Women's Day is for celebrating women's achievements, recognising progress and calling for change. It is not for companies to commodify and profit from women’s inequality.
Chancellor must help Ukraine by ensuring sanctions can be enforced and protecting UK families from fuel price rises
As the world unites in horror at Vladimir Putin's illegal invasion of Ukraine, the TUC has written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for a increase in financial measures to support Ukrainian people and to provide help to families facing the impact of the conflict on cost of living in the UK.
Trade unions in Ukraine are providing aid to people in desperate need - let’s give them our support
The TUC and our sister organisations across Europe have released a fundraiser to support the Ukrainian unions’ humanitarian work.
Workers say no to increased surveillance since COVID-19
Three in five workers say they have experienced surveillance at work in the past year, with the monitoring of devices and phone calls surging during the pandemic, TUC polling has found.
Unions winning for working people across the world
Last week our HeartUnions international event welcomed some fantastic speakers. Here are the highlights on how unions are winning around the world – and the power of collective action to deliver change.
Lets get real about pay
Labour market figures have revealed this week that real wages are plummeting. While it is tempting to look ahead at early estimates of nominal pay growth, these experimental statistics should be treated with caution.
