Wales Blog listing
'124' blogs listed
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.
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.
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?
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.
Reaching younger workers – how to build your branch
HeartUnions week is a great time to reach out to new members, especially younger members. Read our new blog with practical tips on how to build your union branch.
Establishing the first ever train driving apprenticeship for Wales
Emma Penman tells us how ASLEF successfully campaigned for the first ever Train Driver Apprenticeship for Wales
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
