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BME women trade unionists must be at the forefront of today’s fight for equality
We need urgent action to combat the racism and discrimination BME women face in the workplace - and to prevent a roll back of hard-won rights and progress at work.
All carers need a right to paid leave
Millions more people are struggling to balance paid work and caring responsibilities during the pandemic. Paid leave and flexible working could help prevent people sliding into hardship.
In Leicester and beyond, migrant workers are being exploited
Migrant workers are essential to the UK economy but many are vulnerable to exploitation.
Testing and tracing for Covid-19 must be fair – and proportionate
Equal access to testing and robust privacy are key to delivering a successful track and trace regime for coronavirus.
Mental health at work – time to tackle workplace stress and discrimination
Too many workers are facing mental ill health due to poor treatment and conditions at work
We still have a long way to go to achieve equality for all
The 2018 TUC Equality Audit shows that unions are making progress in the fight for equality - but there's still more work to do
Government finally bans sexist dress codes at work
After years of union campaigning, the government has finally published guidance for employers and employees on dress codes at work
Barriers young BME workers face in the labour market
Young BME workers face multiple barriers in the labour market
International Women’s Day: What will it take to close the gender pay gap?
It’s International Women’s Day - a day to celebrate the many achievements of women as well as highlight the inequalities women continue to face in the workplace and society.
The Race Disparity Audit shows that we can't wait any longer for change
The government’s long-delayed Race Disparity Audit has just been released, revealing how Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities are systematically losing out when accessing public services, such as housing and healthcare.
