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The TUC has a history of developing analysis and research to inform economic and employment-related issues.

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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.

Report: Beyond furlough

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The TUC produces a wide range of research and analysis reports

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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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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

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About the TUC

The TUC exists to make the working world a better place for everyone. We bring together more than 5.5 million working people who make up our 48 member unions.

We bring together more than 5.5 million working people who make up our 48 member unions.

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TUC Conferences

Each year, the TUC run conferences for Black, disabled, LGBT+, women and young workers.

For more than 150 years, unions have fought for safer workplaces and wages you can build a life on.

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TUC Directory 2022

This is a guidebook to our movement. You’ll find details of TUC member unions, TUC staff, programmes and priorities, and details of our sister movements and organisations.

TUC's ethnicity and gender pay gap 2021

The TUC believes that all organisations should publish information about their ethnicity and gender pay gap to support the fair treatment and reward of all workers irrespective of gender, so we are publishing our ethnicity and gender pay gap even though we have fewer than 250 employees.

TUC Superannuation Society Limited Implementation Statement

This statement provides information on how, and the extent to which, the Committee’s policies in relation to the exercising of rights, attached to the TUC Superannuation Society Limited’s investments, and engagement activities have been followed during the year ended 31 August 2020.

TUC COVID-19 risk assessment

The TUC has around 200 staff, so we are following government guidance and publishing our risk assessment.

TUC Modern Slavery Statement

TUC’s core values and policy on Modern Slavery Statements

We consider taxation to be an important contribution to wider society rather than a cost to be minimised. The provision of public services and welfare support not only strengthens social relations but also strengthens the economy as a whole.

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