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The fight for a greener and cleaner steel
As one of the biggest industrial carbon emitters in the UK, the steel industry faces challenges which threaten jobs. Community reps lead the campaign for a just transition to adapt and upskill their workforce.
The gas price crisis is a systemic problem, which needs systemic solutions
As gas prices soar this winter, millions are being forced to choose between eating and heating. The TUC is calling for emergency measures and structural solutions to protect working people.
The Freedom Struggle in Eswatini
'Holding Eswatini to Account: Assessing the country’s compliance with the Commonwealth Charter' is a new report commissioned by TUC Aid and written in collaboration with the ITUC-Africa and the Trade Union Congress of Swaziland (TUCOSWA).
Time for the ‘unsung heroes’ of the school day to be recognised
At the beginning of 2022 teaching assistants are being called into schools again to supervise vulnerable children. Will our hardworking TAs ever get the praise and recognition they deserve?
Britain needs a pay rise
Frances O’Grady uses annual New Year message to issue direct challenge to PM and government to get wages rising.
Ventilation, ventilation, ventilation
How do we keep ourselves safe from Covid transmission indoors? Ventilation is one of the most important factors.
A moment in time to tame technology
As new technology expands rapidly in the workplace, Unions should take advantage of their relative strength to demand and secure a long term futures of their members.
Bolsonaro is waging war on labour rights in Brazil
A new TUC report is raising the alarm on Bolsonaro’s challenge to democracy in Brazil.
Lateral flow test prioritisation
Covid-19 infection rates are soaring again, but workers are at risk with lateral flow tests in a concerning short supply across Britain.
It's time for a new approach to international development cooperation
In response to the 16 days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence Campaign by the UN, TUC is calling for a new, pro-worker, gender transformative approach to international development.
We need real, systemic change to stop violence against women and girls
The 25th of November marks the beginning of the 16 days of international activism focusing on eliminating violence against women and girls.
The government's plans for care takes from the poor and protects the rich
The Health and Care Bill in reality only protects the homes and assets of the wealthy.
We need HS2 in its entirety and a proper Northern Powerhouse Rail
The Conservatives have made lots of big promises about rail investment. But they won’t count for much, if the rumours that the eastern leg of HS2 is being cancelled, and Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) being scaled back are true.
We can't let the government drag London Transport back to the 70’s
Transport for London (TfL) faces a devasting hole in its budget unless central government provides additional funding.
The importance of tolerance in a divided world
On International Day for Tolerance, Wales TUC's Liam Perry looks at where things are going wrong in the physical and digital world, and what needs to be done to create a more tolerant and respectful society.
Young people are leading movements for change - trade unions are a place for us
November is Young Workers Month. An actor and union activist considers why young people should be at the heart of the trade union movement.
COP26 - Key takeaways for the Trade Union movement
In the wake of the COP26 conference, what are the key lessons for trade unions?
COP26 Diary: The Fight for a Just Transition
Wales TUC General Secretary Shavanah Taj reflects on a week as a delegate at COP 26 in Glasgow and on Wales TUC's new research showing how workers can gain from the transition to Net Zero - if their voices are heard.
Headline GDP figures flatter fading recovery
Workers bracing themselves for the predicted wage squeeze, now have to confront the likelihood that the economy was even weaker than expected just a fortnight ago.
In the wake of COP26 we need to reverse the decline in bus services
A publicly-owned bus network is an essential step towards cutting carbon emissions.
WULF 2022-25: How union-led learning can tackle Wales's skills challenges
The new round of Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF) projects are ideally positioned to help Wales meet the challenges of the future economy by amplifying the voice of the worker and increasing fairness and individual choice in the adult learning and skills system.
My trade union experience - Young Workers Month
"The primary lesson I have learned, and the one I would pass on to any other young workers, is to not be afraid to get involved".
Why the TUC are so proud of our award-winning campaign for trans workers' rights
It’s a real honour for us to receive the 2021 Outvertising Awards best campaign prize for our short film, “Liam”, about the importance of recognising the issues trans workers face and building a more inclusive workplace.
Young workers aren’t just the future of the Trade Union movement - we are the Trade Union Movement
It’s November and that means: it’s Young Workers’ Month again.
Pushing for a Green New Deal at Rolls Royce
Trade union members and reps plan the transition to environmental and green manufacturing.
Taking time off work when your child is sick: know your rights
As Covid cases surge in schools, it is important working parents know their rights to take time off work to look after their children when they are sick.
Unions can ensure new guidance on data supports workers and employers
Here's what unions wanted to see in the new guidance on data protection and employment practices.
Joint Declaration by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB)
The Trades Union Congress (UK) and German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) commit to social justice, inclusive prosperity, and effective climate action in order to foster a sustainable future.
