The TUCs History

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

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

Report: Falling behind on labour rights

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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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TUC Congress 2019

The 151st annual TUC Congress 2019 at The Brighton Centre, 8 - 11 September.

Frances and the winners

Another year, another Congress comes to a close.

With a general election around the corner, I know you’ll join us on that journey in the weeks and months to come and help us deliver a government of the people, for the people.

Winners

2019 Congress Awards - winners

Congratulations to our Congress Awards winners. These five inspiring and passionate women represent what the trade union movement stand for.

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Ged Nichols becomes TUC President

Ged Nichols has been elected as the new President of the TUC for 2019/20.

Follow motions online

Congress decisions for motions and composites.

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Keynote speeches for Congress 2019

Speeches from Frances O'Grady, Mark Serwotka, Jeremy Corbyn, Keir Starmer, Jacinda Ardern.

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Shadow secretary of state, Keir Starmer address to TUC Congress

Speech by Keir Starmer, Wednesday 11 September 2019

Jeremy Corbyn’s speech to TUC Congress 2019

Speech by Jeremy Corbyn, Tuesday 10 September 2019

We're a working class family – and we should be proud of ourselves

Without us there's no NHS, no schools, no transport. And in tough times we stick together, because together we can win.

Frances O'Grady - 09 Sep 2019

TUC General Secretary speech to Congress 2019

Speech by Frances O'Grady, Monday 09 September 2019

TUC General Council statement on Brexit: No to no deal, for a future fit for working people

Our Brexit statement. The TUC and our affiliated trade unions will not stand by and watch a hard-right Brexit take effect, with long fought for employment, consumer, environmental and human rights attacked.

TUC Congress 2018

Congress was held in Manchester. Congress is where the movement decides its priorities for the coming year, and what the TUC should do to achieve them. Each union sends delegates and raises issues for discussion and debate. 2018 was an especially exciting Congress, as it was TUC's 150th anniversary year.

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