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Building our collective strength: TUC Growth Hub
The Growth Hub is at the heart of our mission to build a stronger, more diverse, and more powerful trade union movement...find out more
Fighting division with solidarity - New TUC resources
At a time of growing division, solidarity is our strongest defence. The TUC has launched new resources to help reps, members, and activists stand united, challenge the far right, and build stronger unions.
Working parents must not pay the price for the government’s last minute approach on schools and coronavirus
Last minute announcements and U-turns on school closures are wreaking havoc for working parents.
The government must not postpone a raise in the minimum wage
Today, the Chancellor is expected to announce plans to cut a scheduled raise in the minimum wage. This decision could cost low paid workers more than £640 a year and will disproportionately hurt women workers, many of whom have been working on the frontline during this pandemic.
The government is ignoring the childcare crisis and its costing women their jobs.
The social and economic impacts of the virus have disproportionately affected women, especially when it comes to childcare.
Domestic abuse – why staying home isn’t safe for everyone and what you can do to help
What to do if you know or fear someone may be experiencing domestic abuse
Pregnant and worried about coronavirus? Here's what you need to know
Government guidance classifies pregnant women as part of the ‘vulnerable people’ group who should observe “social distancing measures”. What does this mean for pregnant women at work?
Coronavirus school closures - what are my rights to time off?
If you're one of the millions of parents who have to deal with school closures, make sure you know your rights to time off to care for them.
Why ending violence and harassment at work must be a priority for the next government
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we want the next government to do more to tackle gender-based violence and harassment at work.
It’s time to break the taboo over periods and end period poverty
Being unable to afford menstruation protection means women and girls may miss out on school or being unable to attend work. The Trade Union movement has made tackling period poverty a priority.
Sexual harassment at work - why it's time to change the law
Employers should be responsible for preventing sexual harassment at work, not victims.
Pregnant or breastfeeding at work? Know your rights
No woman should be forced to choose between their job or risking their health or that of their baby.
