Wales Blog listing
'115' blogs listed
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.
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.
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.
Black History Month in Wales: History, statues and today's battles
As we mark Black History Month, Wales TUC's Billy Mazoya reflects on progress in Wales - and how much more is left to do.
How have unions led the way on the menopause?
Wales TUC's Rhianydd Williams writes about how unions have been at the forefront of securing rights and dignity at work for women going through the menopause.
Wales needs an honest discussion about identity and division
Far too often Welsh civic and political leaders gloss over the real divisions in Wales on key social issues. New research shows that we need a more open and honest discussion.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
