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Tackling inequality and discrimination is an essential part of our trade unionism
I’m delighted that, at long last, our Colombian friend Huber Ballesteros could join us this morning and address our Congress...
Is racism real? Yes, it's in your face
Many people believe that “in your face” racism is a thing of the past. That racism is not a big problem. This couldn't be further from the truth.
Our people are our greatest strength - and we’ll keep fighting for them to get decent pay
Congress is a chance for us to make major decisions for the year ahead, but it’s also an opportunity to reflect on what our movement does best, and values most. Our people are, and will always be, our greatest strength.
To reach young workers, trade unionists need to step outside their comfort zone
Clare Coatman manages the TUC’s programme to reach younger workers. She tells her own story of exploitation at work and how that spurred her to join a union and make a difference.
Emergency service workers are the best of us - let’s get them the pay they deserve
I had the privilege of welcoming Rob, Natalie, William, Kathryn, Dave and Joe – union members and public sector emergency workers – to Congress.
Re-think needed on workplace cancers
Cancers are responsible for well over half of the deaths caused through work in the EU.
Ambulance call operators are skilled workers, but we're being paid on the cheap
David, an ambulance call operator, explains how the government's public sector pay restriction is affecting emergency services
Unions have set out their tests for Brexit – jobs, rights and living standards must be protected
Unions have adopted a statement that sets out the tests we will apply to the outcome of the Brexit negotiations currently underway.