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This report makes the case that the UK should put in place a permanent furlough scheme to deal with future periods of economic turbulence.

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Coronavirus - Guidance for unions

This guide is for union reps - understanding coronavirus and workplace issues, employer negotiations and how best protect the workforce

Coronavirus - Guidance for unions

HeartUnions week

#HeartUnions week, 14-20 February 2022 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.

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About HeartUnions week

During the week we want to do two simple things...

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

All of our key workers need a pay rise

Winning a pay rise for key workers

Join thousands of others and call on the government to provide a pay rise for key workers who are seeing us through this pandemic.

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This heart unions week is different, and unions are adapting across he North East to the new challenges this presents. None more so than the Communication Workers Union (CWU), known in the movement for their impeccable online campaigning skills CWU are taking things digital this week with a focus on terms and conditions.

Craig Dawson - 12 Feb 2021

HeartUnions: the value of union learning in Wales

During Heart Unions week, we celebrate trade unions and how they make life better for working people. One of the most important ways they do this is through union learning and skills training, something that changes the lives of learners for the better.

Deri Bevan - 11 Feb 2021

It's time to unionise the next generation of workers

Here's how a young activist fell into the world of trade unions at the age of 18.

Nick West - 11 Feb 2021

Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) workers should join a union - and get actively involved

This #HeartUnions week, let's reflect on the stories that show the difference organised labour makes to BME workers.

Lester Holloway - 10 Feb 2021

#HeartUnions: Organising vs. COVID (with NEU and TUC Education)

Join us on Wednesday 10 February for this organising training as part of HeartUnions week. You'll get introduced to our new online organising toolkit and learn about mass organising and how you can use it in your own workplace!

Fair Employment Charter launch #HeartUnions

Join Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, Frances O'Grady, General Secretary of the TUC for the launch of the charter to recognise fair employment practices in the North West and drive up standards for local workers.

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