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Wales TUC: Time for Leadership on Devolution

The Wales TUC has responded to the publication of the final report from the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales.

Devolution Report Cover

Wales TUC welcomes Welsh Government’s strong support for trade union facility time

In an unprecedented letter to the chief executives of devolved public bodies, Hannah Blythyn, the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership emphasises the value of trade union facility time.

Shavanah Taj and Hannah Blythyn at the Social Partnership Act sealing event

Wales TUC: Protect the right to strike

Protect the right to Strike. The UK government’s draconian Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act was forced through Westminster parliament. But the campaign to protect the right to strike continues. Join our march and rally in Cheltenham on 27 January.

Protect the right to Strike

Black Activist Development Programme

The Wales TUC Black Activist Development Programme (BADP) targets union members who self-identify as coming from a Black Asian and minority ethnic background.

Black Activist Development Programme

New report shows investment in transport can transform working life in Wales

Far too many workers in Wales have no options when it comes to getting to and from work. As a result, the car totally dominates. We want to see that change and we want to maximise choice for workers.

Wales Metro

Wales TUC welcome Welsh Government intervention on Strike Bill

Welsh Government has made a welcome intervention on the UK Government's Strike (Minimum Service Levels) Bill.

Protect the Right to Strike rally

Pru Orridge: How WULF training supports BAME workers into senior roles in the civil service

Pru Orridge: How WULF training supports BAME workers into senior roles in the civil service

Pru Orridge

Protect the right to strike!

Our right to strike is under attack. Write to your MP to tell them that you object to the proposed new laws to attack working people’s fundamental right to strike.

Protect the right to strike

Stagecoach bus drivers in South Wales win £1 per hour pay rise

For decades bus drivers across Wales have faced deteriorating working conditions. The privatisation of public transport means that today there are 86 bus companies operating across Wales. Each bus depot has different terms and conditions for bus drivers.

Stagecoach bus drivers in South Wales win £1 per hour pay rise

Wales TUC rally will call UK government to end its “cynical” ‘sack key workers bill’ and to protect the right to strike

Wales TUC rally will call UK government to end its “cynical” ‘sack key workers bill’ and to protect the right to strike A ‘Right to Strike’ rally will take place at 11.30 on 1 February outside the UK Government Offices (by the Betty Campbell statue), Central Square, Cardiff, CF10 1EP

Right to Strike

Rail Dispute: Open Letter from Welsh Government and the Wales TUC

The Welsh Government and the Wales TUC have today published a joint letter calling on the UK Government to learn from the approach taken in Wales and to allow the rail companies to negotiate a deal that is fair and acceptable to workers.

Train at Newport Station

Qatar World Cup – Wales TUC statement on migrant workers and LGBTQ+ people

Wales TUC shares widespread concerns about conditions for migrant workers in Qatar. When the World Cup was awarded to Qatar in 2010 the global trade union movement, led by the ITUC, voiced concerns about the choice.

Support the Strikes! Download our free graphics

Support organising drives and strike activity with our free bilingual graphics

Transgender Awareness Programme helps Dan and his Pembrokeshire school colleagues

When learning support assistant Dan Phillips told his Pembrokeshire school he wanted to come out as trans, UNISON’s Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF) team helped organise trans awareness training for all 220 staff.

Dan Phillips

Unite WULF project supports British Airways engineer to progress in her career

Joanne West is an engineer at British Airways (BA) Maintenance next to Cardiff airport. When she decided she wanted to study for a new license she contacted the Unite WULF project to ask for financial support.

Engineer

Suemarie: championing menopause awareness among both women and men

Suemarie Jones shares her experiences of talking about the menopause at Denbighshire County Council.

Suemarie: championing menopause awareness among both women and men

Unite supports Swansea Council to train staff in electric vehicle maintenance

The Welsh Government’s net-zero commitments include increasing the number of electric vehicles in public sector fleets by 2030. But who will fix and maintain all of those new vehicles? In Swansea, Unite worked with the Council to retrain the existing vehicle maintenance workers.

Unite supports Swansea Council to train staff in electric vehicle maintenance

Wales TUC: Time for Real Action on Energy Bills

Wales TUC General Secretary Shavanah Taj calls for action on energy prices.

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New social partnership bill puts workers at the heart of policy making in Wales

The Social Partnership and Public Procurement Bill is a landmark step to strengthen the role of workers’ voice in government.

Wales TUC welcomes the launch of the Anti-racist Wales Action plan

"We are wholeheartedly committed to making sure that the Anti-racist Wales Action plan is properly enacted."

Wales TUC joins Welsh Language Commissioner’s Cynnig Cymraeg (Welsh Offer) scheme

We are now one of only 55 organisations in Wales to join the the Welsh Language Commissioner's Cynnig Cymraeg scheme.

School teacher and Tesco distribution worker win Wales TUC 2022 rep of the year awards

Congratulations to Jennifer Spratling and Simon Jordan on receiving rep of the year awards.

New WULF projects launched to support workplace learning in Wales

New WULF projects launched to support workplace learning in Wales

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Clone of New WULF projects launched to support workplace learning in Wales

New WULF projects launched to support workplace learning in Wales

#WULFWorks

Furlough reboot essential, says Wales TUC

Wales TUC warns that workers will bear the brunt of cancelled Christmas parties and concerts due to the widespread use of zero hours contracts in sectors like hospitality.

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Job opportunity with the Bevan Foundation

Job opportunity with the Bevan Foundation

Professor Jean Jenkins to lead Wales TUC’s Future of Devolution and Work Commission

Professor Jean Jenkins, Professor of Employment Relations at Cardiff Business School, has been appointed to lead an independent commission into the future of employment rights and devolution in Wales.

Professor Jean Jenkins

Wales TUC: Time for Public Sector Leadership on Net Zero Plans

Unions have written to chief executives across the public sector in Wales calling for greater engagement with workers on net zero plans.

workers and wind turbine

Wales TUC: Nearly two-thirds of working mums in Wales don’t have enough childcare for school summer holidays

Wales TUC: Nearly two-thirds of working mums in Wales don’t have enough childcare for school summer holidays

Wales TUC: Nearly two-thirds of working mums in Wales don’t have enough childcare for school summer holidays

Wales TUC: Covid next steps welcome - but Welsh Government must now tackle rogue employers

Wales TUC's Shavanah Taj responds to today's Welsh Government announcement on the easing of Covid restrictions.

man working in mask at pizza cafe

Wales TUC: Worker surveillance on the rise in Wales

The rapid changes in work brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic have led to a sharp rise in the level of surveillance of people’s activities and performance at work, new Wales TUC research has revealed.

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Wales TUC to Establish Commission on the Future of Devolution and Work in Wales

Unions have voted at the biannual Wales TUC Congress meeting to establish a commission to look at the future of devolution and work in Wales.

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Wales TUC Statement: We stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people.

Wales TUC's statement delivered at today's Palestine Solidarity Campaign in Cardiff.

Palestine demo

DEC Coronavirus Appeal – India

The Wales TUC is supporting calls to help India’s most vulnerable communities as they face an overwhelming coronavirus surge.

India Covid

New funding for skills training in Wales

Find out about funded schemes for training and workplace learning available in Wales.

Wales TUC Statement on new Welsh Government advice for the Clinically Extremely Vulnerable

A statement in response to the Welsh Government's new guidance for the clinically extremely vulnerable

Wales TUC Statement on New Coronavirus Measures

Key information and priorities for workers as Wales moves into a Level 4 lockdown.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Government must act now to save jobs, says Wales TUC

Government must act now to save jobs, says Wales TUC

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

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.

Tell us how you or other BME workers been treated at work during covid-19

We need your help to understand how black and minority ethnic (BME) workers in Wales are treated during the coronavirus crisis and before.

Tell us how you or other BME workers been treated at work during covid-19

Wales TUC reaction to EHRC launching an inquiry into the impact of coronavirus on ethnic minorities

Wales TUC General Secretary Shavanah Taj has made the following statement in response to the EHRC’s announcement on launching an inquiry into the impact of coronavirus on ethnic minorities.

Wales TUC statement on new risk assessment tool for BAME workers in the NHS and social care

We welcome the Welsh Government's announcement that a new risk assessment tool is being published to support BAME workers in the NHS and social care in Wales.

Wales TUC sets out five principles for a safe return to work

Wales TUC sets out five principles for a safe return to work

COVID-19: Wales TUC and BMA Cymru Joint Statement on PPE in Health and Social Care

Wales TUC and BMA Cymru have issued the following joint statement on the need for greater clarity on the stock and supply of personal protective equipment, assurances that all health and social care staff will get the PPE they need, and for independent inspectorates to ensure that supplies are getting where they need to go.

Wales TUC and Welsh Government Joint Statement on Fair Work and COVID-19

The Welsh Government and the Wales TUC have today issued a joint statement on Fair Work in Wales and the response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Covid-19: Health and safety concerns at work

Are you worried about not being able to stay safe from coronavirus at your workplace? We want to hear about your health & safety concerns.

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Trade unions in Wales working together for workers’ rights during Coronavirus pandemic

When times are tough trade unionists stick together. And we fight for each other’s rights. The TUC is currently campaigning for Sick Pay for All and pay for parents taking time off to look after children. Trades unions in Wales are also working together to campaign for workers in their sectors.

Small graphic highlighting the appeal from NHS Wales workers to Welsh Government

WULF: Gemma Davies' mental health journey

Read how Gemma's own experience of a period of poor mental health has set her on a life-changing path.

Coronavirus - Wales TUC sets out immediate priorities for workforce safety

Trade unions have called on Welsh Government to ensure that personal protection equipment (PPE) is available to all at-risk workers, including those who work in health, social care and public transport.

Menopause in the workplace

New campaign resources to help change the way menopause is treated in the workplace.

Workers talking

Emergency food parcels to families in Wales up 32% since 2017 election

Rise of food banks shows Wales needs to change the economy to make it fairer

Volunteers at a foodbank

Most important election in a generation for working families in Wales, says TUC boss

This election is the most important in a generation for working families in Wales, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady will say in Newport and Cardiff Central today.

20 years of WULF: Mark’s Essential Skills training was “like being let out of a cage”

Mark panicked when he was redeployed to a job where he needed to read, write and use a computer. Find out how his union and Wales Union Learning Fund helped Mark keep his job, and change his life.

Mark Church has seen huge benefits from his WULF-funded courses

35% annual jump in zero hours contracts in Wales: Wales TUC calls for ban

New figures reveal that the number of employees on zero hours contracts in Wales rose by 35% between 2018 and 2019. We are calling on the UK Government to introduce a ban on zero hours contracts.

20 year of WULF: Jan discovers she’s dyslexic through helping others with their learning

Read about Jan James, a dedicated Union Learning Rep for BT and Openreach. Through helping others she discovered a surprising fact about herself.

Jan James, Union Learning Rep

20 years of WULF

The Wales Union Learning Fund celebrates its 20th birthday this November. We want to hear your stories about how learning in the workplace has helped you.

Workers at First Bus Swansea have benefited from WULF funding

Wales TUC responds to Digital Innovation review

Commenting on the publication of the final report of the Review of Digital Innovation for the Economy and the Future of Work in Wales, Deri Bevan, Wales TUC’s Head of Learning said:“This report is an important contribution to discussions on the future of work in Wales...

A group of people working around a table using laptops.

Global school strike - how to show your solidarity on 20 September

The trade union movement will be supporting the school climate strikes on 20 September. Find your local climate change protest here and get involved in your area.

School climate strike

Wales TUC launches new literacy toolkit

The Wales TUC has today launched a new toolkit aimed at getting workers across Wales reading more.

Quick Reads toolkit

Learning at Work Week 2019: How Cardiff Council is Leading the Way on Essential Skills

This Learning at Work Week, read about the award-winning digital skills training being run at Cardiff Council.

The Essential Skills Team at Cardiff Council are leading the way in making sure that all staff members can get the digital skill

Achieving fair work Wales through social partnership

Achieving fair work Wales through social partnership Martin Mansfield is General Secretary of the Wales TUC For too many of our people work has become insecure, uncertain and low paid. Far from being the opportunity to progress for individuals and communities, work has become a poverty trap for many.

Wales TUC welcomes Fair Work Commission’s report

We welcome the Fair Work Commission's report and its recommendations to support and promote trade unions.

Wales TUC is campaigning to make Wales a Fair Work Nation

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