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Worker protections in the UK compared to the rest of the OECD

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Nothing beats being a union member, but if you are looking for particular guidance on a workplace issue have a look at our workplace guidance.

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Are you a union rep looking for help and advice to support your colleagues at work? Take a look at our wide range of resources.

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Tackling and preventing sexual harassment

To effectively challenge sexual harassment, we must challenge the cultures that enable it through practical and proactive action.

Tackling and preventing sexual harassment

HeartUnions week 2025

#HeartUnions week, 10-16 February 2025 is a chance to tell the story about why unions are vital for everyone at work, and encourage people who aren't yet in a union to join.

This year, HeartUnions week is also raising awareness of our campaign, Unions Make Work Pay. Find out more

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HeartUnions week is all about building a stronger movement. We want as many of you to get involved as possible.

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HeartUnions events 2025

Find an event near you. Each year, people across the country run events during HeartUnions Week to highlight why trade unions are essential for everyone in the workplace.

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Unionreps webinar: strategies for member recruitment (recording)

Join us for this webinar in #HeartUnions week to build membership and strengthen your branch.

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HeartUnions materials and merchandise

Download or purchase HeartUnions materials so you're fully prepared for a week of #HeartUnions activity.

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Resources to help grow your union

Take a look at our helpful guides and learning resources to help grow your union.

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UCU members in Teesside win pay increase

In December 2022, the staff at five colleges in Cleveland, Redcar and Stockton-on-Tees, part of the Education Training Collective (ETC) in Teesside, initiated a campaign for fair pay.

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RMT members fight for fair pay at Doppelmayr Cable Car

Ella has been working at Doppelmayr Cable Car as a Technical Operator for the last five years – she is the rep at a small and tight knit workplace.

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FBU’s campaign for fair maternity leave pay

The Fire Brigades Union are driving a campaign to ensure all women fire fighters across the country have access to the same level of dignified maternity pay when having a child.

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Send a HeartUnions postcard

Send a postcard to someone who you know will benefit from joining a union.

The power of trade unions: real stories from young workers

To launch HeartUnions Week, we hear from two young activists on why being part of a union matters.

Alice Arkwright - 07 Feb 2025

Unions help workers get together, stop people being treated unfairly and get a better deal from their employers. Join a union today.

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