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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

TUC Young Workers Conference

27-28 March 2021. Conference sign-up is now closed. For more information about the conference email youngworkersconference@tuc.org.uk.

What's on at Young Workers Conference

TUC Young Worker’s conference 27-28 March 2021. Conference sign-up is now closed.

Young Workers Conference Programme

A programme packed full of inspirational speakers, thought-provoking discussions and engaging workshops.

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Fringe listing – Young Workers Conference

We have a fantastic range of fringe meetings taking place so you can join the debate around young worker issues for the trade union movement.

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TUC Library exhibition: Young Workers and unions

This TUC Library exhibition demonstrates the vulnerability of young workers through the last two hundred years and how they often took the lead to challenge these abuses and fight for change through their unions.

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Young workers are being hit hardest, and some more than others

Youth unemployment figures reveal the uneven impact, with BME young people twice as likely to be unemployed

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Jobs and recovery monitor - update on young workers

It’s vital that action is taken to address a youth unemployment crisis. As young workers are more likely to be furloughed, it’s important that the government does not end the scheme prematurely. We also need a revamp of the disappointing Kickstart scheme, investment in job creation, and a strong safety net for those who do lose jobs.

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