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Samia Egeh speaks at TUC Cymru Black History Month Event
Samia openly spoke about her own experiences and feelings on the development of her activism and her thoughts on TUC Cymru’s new Anti-racism in the workplace toolkit at the launch event in the Pierhead, Cardiff on 2 October 2024.
Here is what she had to say.
Dr Mahaboob Basha values his personal development through TUC Cymru
Mahaboob is a delegate on the 2024 Black Activist Development Programme and a passionate activist with Unite.
Here is what he has to say about his development journey so far and the important skills he is developing on the Programme.
Our history informs our present: anti-racism in Wales today
This Black History Month TUC Cymru is launching a brand new anti-racism in the workplace toolkit.
As trade unionists we share values of anti-racism, equity and social justice. It is important to us that we campaign and organise to make our workplaces and community spaces fairer for us all.
Labour Conference 2024: A new era of hope and progress
Paul Nowak reflects on Labour's first conference in power after 15 years, highlighting the party's commitment to the New Deal for Working People and the renewed importance of unions.
Last UK coal plant closes and successfully redeploys the workforce
The last UK coal power station is closing this month. When Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station shuts down, the UK will end 140 years of burning coal to make electricity - the first G7 country to phase out coal power.
25 years of transforming lives through WULF learning and training
This autumn we’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Wales Union Learning Fund. I couldn’t be prouder of everything this fund has achieved.
Another month without growth shows our recovery remains fragile
GDP figures today and the jobs data yesterday suggest the recovery of the UK economy remains fragile.
The need to protect writers due to the growth of artificial intelligence
AI is already impacting on creatives. As a union we care about the impact of the use of artificial intelligence - AI - on the creative sector in general terms, as well as on our members in particular. This is not something that will happen in the future – it is happening now. It is true to say that creatives in the media - reporting, performing, music and writing etc - are already affected by the rapid and uncontrolled growth of AI.
The need to protect writers due to the growth of artificial intelligence
AI is already impacting on creatives. As a union we care about the impact of the use of artificial intelligence - AI - on the creative sector in general terms, as well as on our members in particular. This is not something that will happen in the future – it is happening now. It is true to say that creatives in the media - reporting, performing, music and writing etc - are already affected by the rapid and uncontrolled growth of AI.
Strengthening our organising efforts and representation of BME trade unionists
When it comes to BME workers, trade union organising is about more than just numbers - it requires fostering strong inclusive cultures where BME activists feel that they belong, have a voice and take collective action in their trade unions. By launching BME activist development programmes, GMB and Usdaw are doing exactly that.
Unions are leading the change for equality, making it a central focus in collective bargaining
The 2024 TUC Equality Audit reveals unions are making progress in the fight for equality, but it also highlights that the battle is far from over.
Anti-Racism data dashboard: setting movement-wide targets on racial equality
Following our Anti-Racism Manifesto, we're now asking all unions to step up their anti-racism work.
Grenfell Inquiry – a call for action and justice
The final report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, issued this week, paints a vicious picture of the systematic failures that led to the 2017 fire where 72 people perished. For trade unionists, it is a clarion call for immediate and decisive government action.
TUC Cymru Just Transition trip to Germany 2024
This Summer,5 Welsh young trade union activists travelled to Germany to learn about how German trade unions are mobilising young workers around the topic of Just Transition. Ryan, Hazel and Tomos tell us about their experiences.
TUC Cymru Just Transition trip to Germany 2024
This Summer,5 Welsh young trade union activists travelled to Germany to learn about how German trade unions are mobilising young workers around the topic of Just Transition. Ryan, Hazel and Tomos tell us about their experiences.
TUC Cymru Young Activists are inspired by trade unions in Norway
This summer three young workers from Wales travelled to Norway to take part in the LO Norway’s summer patrol. On the patrol young workers visit workplaces and talk to other young workers. They run a survey to map workplace issues and breaches, and find out what young workers know about their rights. Over the past year TUC Cymru has been supporting young workers to create a similar patrol model in Wales called Newid!
Young Welsh delegates James and Shannon tell us what they learnt during their week in Norway this summer.
TUC Cymru Young Activists are inspired by trade unions in Norway
This summer three young workers from Wales travelled to Norway to take part in the LO Norway’s summer patrol. On the patrol young workers visit workplaces and talk to other young workers. They run a survey to map workplace issues and breaches, and find out what young workers know about their rights. Over the past year TUC Cymru has been supporting young workers to create a similar patrol model in Wales called Newid!
Young Welsh delegates James and Shannon tell us what they learnt during their week in Norway this summer.
Upgrade the UK's chemicals industry or risk thousands more jobs moving overseas
Chemicals are the backbone of modern life— think toothpaste, fuel, and home insulation. But nearly all these products come from fossil fuels, with production that’s heavy on emissions. Despite this, the chemicals sector has been largely ignored in national climate talks. Now, with decarbonisation investments heading overseas, the industry is quietly eroding, along with thousands of good jobs.
Fighting racism: a trade union and community response
Trade unions have partnered with local groups like the Fashion Workers Advice Bureau in Leicester, which specialises in providing free support to garment, fashion, and textile workers.
Scunthorpe steelworks: time to act to future-proof jobs
A major threat to the UK’s steel industry is brewing at Scunthorpe’s steelworks. We must act now to prevent thousands more job losses in steel and future-proof our vital manufacturing industry.
TUC Cymru at the Rhondda Cynon Taf National Eisteddfod 2024
TUC Cymru’s President, Sian Gale, summarises our three events at the National Eisteddfod on AI, sexual harassment and Welsh language rights.
TUC Cymru at the Rhondda Cynon Taf National Eisteddfod 2024
TUC Cymru’s President, Sian Gale, summarises our three events at the National Eisteddfod on AI, sexual harassment and Welsh language rights.
It’s Gender Pension Gap Day – and we need to talk about Carers Credit
Today is Gender Pension Gap Day – the point of the year from which, if women received their pension at the same rate as men, they wouldn’t get another penny until January.
A win for our right to strike
This week, the government committed to formally repeal the Minimum Service Levels Act. This is an important milestone in the campaign to protect the right to strike that wouldn't have been possible without you.
Tackling the far right – a trade union issue
There has been a clear ratcheting up of hostility against Muslims, trans people, migrant workers and others. The far-right is desperate to scapegoat them for the Tories’ failures – rather than to address the real reasons why so many people are struggling to get by. We must not let them get away with their lies and division. So how will unions help counter this threat?
UK needs massive workers’ rights boost to match global norm
Worker protections in the UK lag behind other developed countries in almost every area and the gap has been widening, new research for the TUC has shown.
50 years of the Health and Safety At Work Act
50 years ago today, one of the first new laws of a newly elected Labour government was the Health and Safety at Work Act.
From austerity to crisis: Covid-19 Inquiry highlights UK's pre-pandemic weaknesses
The Covid-19 Public Inquiry's Module One report highlights how austerity weakened the UK's public services and exacerbated health inequalities, stressing the urgent need for significant investment to ensure future resilience.
Fair pay for young workers: ending discriminatory age bands in the minimum wage
It’s simply unfair that young workers can be paid less for doing the same job as those older than them. It is time to bring an end to outdated youth rates so that all workers earn a fair wage.
