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Trade Unions demand end to violence against women, in work and in society

Domestic abuse is always a workplace issue, and trade unions are calling for urgent interventions to support victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence in work and in society.

It’s not right so many Welsh workers struggle to feed their families, says Wales TUC

It’s not right so many Welsh workers struggle to feed their families, says Wales TUC

Workers in Wales need clarity on wage support

We welcome the last-minute extension of the Job Retention Scheme but workers in Wales now need proper clarity. The UK Government must make a firm commitment that 80% wage support will be available for workers affected by any future lockdown in Wales. We cannot have a repeat of the chaos and confusion of recent weeks.

Wales TUC welcomes Welsh Government announcement on support for lower paid workers to self-isolate

We welcome Welsh Government's announcement on support for lower paid workers to self-isolate

UCU environment rep shows the way to a greener future at Cardiff University

UCU environment rep Paul Rock has played a key role in making Cardiff University a greener place to work and study. Working together with students, last year UCU ran a successful campaign calling on the university to declare a climate emergency.

UCU environment rep shows the way to a greener future at Cardiff University

Prospect reps help workers at the IPO ‘climate-proof’ their workplace

Prospect reps at the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in Newport, South Wales, have been helping the workforce have their say over changes to make the workplace more sustainable.

Prospect reps help workers at the IPO ‘climate-proof’ their workplace

Hospital UNISON rep creates a haven of green space for patients, staff and nature

Workplace union rep Stuart Egan came up with the idea of creating an orchard and community wildlife garden in a disused area at Llandough hospital.

Hospital UNISON rep creates a haven of green space for patients, staff and nature

Unions accuse Prime Minister of using Welsh workers as pawns, as Wales firebreak lockdown begins

Trade unions in Wales are again demanding that the UK Government urgently raises wage support to 80% for the full firebreak period.

Wales TUC says UK Government proposal to scrap the Union Learning Fund (ULF) in England is taking away support for workers at a time when evidence shows it is needed most

• UK Government plans to stop funding Union Learning Fund despite evidence that demand for union workplace learning is up and union led learning is needed more than ever in the current Covid crisis • Welsh Government has confirmed their ongoing support for union learning in Wales

Wales TUC responds to Welsh Government announcement on lockdown

Welsh Government are right to act decisively now in order to attempt to limit the damage to people’s lives and livelihoods from the virus over the coming winter months. Our priority is limiting the financial impact on Welsh workers and we have been working very closely with Welsh Government to deliver the best possible outcome.

Joint statement on the Internal Market Bill

The leaders of the three trade union federations in the UK’s devolved nations and regions have united to jointly express their firm opposition and serious concerns at the Internal Market Bill making its way through the UK Parliament.

Wales TUC: Support jobs in local lockdown areas to prevent mass unemployment

Wales TUC calls for support for workers and businesses during local lockdowns.

Wales TUC welcomes Welsh Government’s fair work letter to employers

Wales TUC has welcomed Welsh Government’s letter to employers in receipt of the Economic Resilience Fund (ERF), reminding them of their commitment to fair work.

Wales TUC welcomes new law on minimum wage for seafarers

Wales TUC today welcomed the introduction of new legislation which will improve the pay for seafarers working on Welsh seas. The National Minimum Wage (Offshore Employment) (Amendment) Order 2020 extends National Minimum Wage (NMW) pay rates to cover all seafarers working on merchant ships between ports in Wales and the rest of the UK, including offshore energy installations (oil and gas, wind) in the Irish Sea.

Wales TUC welcomes new law on minimum wage for seafarers

WULF and Covid-19: How GMB adapted their learning offer at Panasonic with great results

WULF and Covid-19: How GMB adapted their learning offer at Panasonic with great results

WULF and Covid-19: How GMB adapted their learning offer at Panasonic with great results

Chancellor’s short-time working scheme is a significant step forward says Wales TUC

Chancellor’s short-time working scheme is a significant step forward says Wales TUC

WULF Project gives teaching assistant new opportunities

Rhiannon Jones is a teaching assistant in a special needs school. Here she tells us about how taking a WULF-funded photography course has given her new professional skills and inspired her to continue learning.

WULF Project gives teaching assistant new opportunities

OECD report shows Wales needs a clear vision for investment, says Wales TUC

OECD report shows Wales needs a clear vision for investment, says Wales TUC

WULF: setting workers on the right path

Gunwant Rathour, known as Gunny, has been employed by Cardiff Council as a Recycling Development Officer for 5 years. He is also a member of GMB. Read about his learning journey here.

WULF: setting workers on the right path

Government must act now to save jobs, says Wales TUC

Government must act now to save jobs, says Wales TUC

Wales TUC welcomes Welsh Government announcement on face coverings

In response to today’s (11 Sept) announcement from Welsh Government on face coverings, Wales TUC General Secretary Shavanah Taj said:

Wales TUC

Wales TUC calls for face coverings to be made mandatory in shops and secondary schools across Wales

Following the announcement of a local lockdown in Caerphilly and discussions with trade unions, Wales TUC has called on the Welsh Government to re-think its approach to face coverings.

New BAME Helpline launched in Wales to respond to Covid-19

To address the impact of Covid-19 on BAME communities, a new helpline in Wales is now live.

BAME Helpline Cymru

Wales TUC welcomes Welsh Government plans to assist social care workers

Wales TUC has welcomed today's announcement by Welsh Government that they intend to help social care workers who have to self-isolate by topping up their wages.

Wales TUC launches new guide on supporting older workers

Wales TUC has launched a new ‘Supporting older workers’ guide on Thursday 18 August, raising awareness of how trade union members and reps can support workers over the age of 50.

Wales TUC: Infrastructure investment could create 59,000 jobs and boost economic recovery

Almost 60,000 jobs could be created in Wales in the next two years through government investment in key infrastructure projects, according to a new report from Wales TUC published today.

Infrastructure investment could create 59,000 jobs and boost economic recovery

Research carried out for the Wales TUC by Transition Economics shows the way forward for a more just and greener economic recovery.

Keeping people in work is the best way to help economy recover

Keeping people in work is the best way to help economy recover

UK Government must extend job retention scheme to save jobs, says Wales TUC

UK Government must extend job retention scheme to save jobs, says Wales TUC

Wales TUC welcomes Childcare announcement but voices concern over future

Wales TUC has welcomed the return of the Welsh Government Childcare Offer following an interruption for the Coronavirus Childcare Assistance Scheme but warns that serious challenges remain for workers in Wales.

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