Conservative volunteering plans good for union activists, says TUC

Responding to today’s (Friday) election pledge by the Conservative Party to give workers three days' paid volunteering leave each year, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“The TUC has long called for a Community Day Bank Holiday to encourage volunteering and community engagement. We therefore welcome any move that makes employers recognise the benefits of volunteering and social action.

“Trade unions are the UK’s biggest voluntary groups. This new right will give every union member a guaranteed three days for time off to get involved with union activities.”

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