News listing | TUC

'277' news listed

Progressive action by trade unions, bilingualism and opportunities for workers and citizens to learn Cymraeg

• The Welsh language is part of the equity and inclusion agenda and the TUC Cymru Twf Charter – The Welsh Language at Work Charter - supports workers, their trade unions branches and employers work together to create inclusive bilingual workplaces and growth in the use of Welsh at work • Trade unions recognise and support the call in the TUC Cymru Congress to develop their own progressive Bilingual Policies to demonstrate their commitment to linguistic equality in Wales

Prif Weinidog Rhun ap Iorwerth MS addresses TUC Cymru Congress

TUC Cymru welcomed the new Prif Weinidog, Rhun ap Iorwerth MS, to address delegates to their biennial conference taking place at Venue Cymru, Llandudno.

TUC Cymru Congress calls for greater public interest journalism to counter far right misinformation.

TUC Cymru Congress discussed how Wales’ information deficit has allowed far-right groups to spread misinformation and lies pitting members of communities against each other. • Congress expressed support for the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) and their work to strengthen public interest journalism and applauded the continued use of public funding by the Welsh Government to support the sector. • This builds upon the work of the TUC Cymru ‘United Cymru’ campaign to show Welsh communities that Wales is at its best when we’re united.

TUC Cymru calls for new Welsh Government to establish a National Care Service and remove profit from Social Care

• TUC Cymru Congress is taking place this week in Llandudno with unions meeting to set their priorities for the next two years. • Among these priorities are calls for the new Welsh Government to establish a National Care Service. • Congress will debate a motion calling for the removal of private profit from the social care system in Wales.

TUC Cymru Congress calls for investment into Welsh education and learning.

• TUC Cymru congress called on the Welsh Government to ringfence education funding to local authorities, restore pay levels for teachers, and fully fund ALN reform. • The TUC Cymru General Council also called on the Welsh Government to commit to safeguarding and increasing investment in the successful Wales Union Learning Fund allowing TUC Cymru to support even more workers to realise their full potential.

Statement on the election of a new Welsh Government – TUC Cymru General Council

Wales has elected a new Senedd.

Mae Cymru wedi ethol Senedd newydd.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Plaid Cymru and TUC Cymru

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Plaid Cymru and TUC Cymru

TUC Cymru: Welsh public want social care to be delivered as public service, not for profit

* New data from TUC Cymru survey shows 79% want profit removed from care services * TUC Cymru survey shows that 64% support Welsh Government’s ambition to establish a National Care Service for Wales

Budget will deliver “urgent relief” for thousands of families in Wales and help rebuild public services

The November 2026 budget will help lift 69,000 children in Wales out of poverty.

Family

TUC Cymru marks Black History Month with call to turn commitments into action

“Wales has made progress – but the fight against racism is far from over,” says TUC Cymru General Secretary Shavanah Taj.

Statement on the Covid inquiry module on children and young people

Shavanah Taj, General Secretary of TUC Cymru, speaking on behalf of schools unions said: "Throughout the pandemic, education staff always put the interests of children first. In fact, they regularly placed children's safety and welfare ahead of their own and their families...

TUC Cymru: Wales Union Learning Fund engages over 100,000 learners in last three years

TUC Cymru: Wales Union Learning Fund engages over 100,000 learners in last three years

Learning

TUC Cymru sees golden opportunity for a “step change” in UK approach to AI as majority of Welsh public are concerned over jobs

TUC Cymru sees golden opportunity for a “step change” in UK approach to AI as majority of Welsh public are concerned over jobs

TUC Cymru sees golden opportunity for a “step change” in UK approach to AI as majority of Welsh public are concerned over jobs

TUC Cymru launches Twf – The Welsh Language at Work Charter

The Twf Charter will create inclusive bilingual workplaces and support growth in the use of Welsh at work.

TUC Cymru finds almost half of workers in Wales have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace

Nearly half of employees in Wales have experienced some form of sexual harassment in the workplace, according to a survey by TUC Cymru.

TUC Cymru welcomes plans for worker-led transition to AI

TUC Cymru warmly welcomes First Minister Eluned Morgan’s recent announcement at Welsh Labour Conference on 28th June

Unions call on Welsh government to remove private profit from adult social care

TUC Cymru is calling for a new way to care for vulnerable adults – that doesn’t see monies diverted to the pockets of financial speculators.

TUC Cymru

TUC Cymru - Industrial Strategy marks a pivotal moment for Wales

TUC Cymru - Industrial Strategy marks a pivotal moment for Wales: TUC Cymru has today welcomed the UK Government’s new 10-year Industrial Strategy, which includes £4 billion for advanced manufacturing, a semiconductor centre in Swansea, a Welsh Defence Growth Cluster, and support worth £30 million for innovation in Wales.

TUC Cymru - Industrial Strategy marks a pivotal moment for Wales

TUC Cymru Celebrates Success of Second Black Activist Development Programme

Marking the occasion, participants were joined by Trade Union leaders and politicians at the Senedd on April 1 to acknowledge the achievements of the programme and call for more people to take up the opportunity.

Wales’ public sector leading the way in responsible AI use

The Workforce Partnership Council has published new guidance on the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) across public sector workplaces.

Voters in Wales overwhelmingly back Government’s flagship workers’ rights legislation

The biggest ever poll on workers’ rights shows overwhelming support across the political spectrum on the Employment Rights Bill’s key policies. It shows significant support for key employment rights bill policies projected in key battleground seats – including every seat where Reform came second.

Workers in a warehouse

WULF 25: Investment in workplace learning is the key to unlocking great careers

The Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF) has been transforming lives for 25 years old.

Social Partnership interactive guide for union officers and reps

We are pleased to launch a brand new online interactive guide on Social Partnership Essentials. The guide will tell you everything you need to know about the Social Partnership Act and how you can make most of it for your members.

Union reps in social partnership training

New learning opportunities website

If you want to learn something new or improve your career prospects, take a look at unionlearning.wales.

New learning opportunities website

Wales TUC: Time for Black and Ethnic Minority Workers in Wales to be heard

Union leaders and politicians met at the Senedd (Friday 26th January) to mark the end of the Wales TUC’s first Black Activist Development programme (BADP).

Wales TUC: Time for Black and Ethnic Minority Workers in Wales to be heard

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

Future of Work and Devolution in Wales Report: Workers need change

An independent report on the Future of Work and Devolution in Wales by Professor Jean Jenkins of Cardiff Business School has been published today by the Wales TUC.

Devolution Report Cover

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

Wales TUC – Cutting inheritance tax will benefit just 2% of people in Wales

Wales TUC – Cutting inheritance tax will benefit just 2% of people in Wales • Union body says reducing inheritance tax would be a “huge giveaway to the wealthiest” and would “starve public services of vital funds” • Married couples can already hand down £1 million tax free to their children • TUC poll show most voters are against cutting inheritance tax

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 calls on Welsh Government to back ceasefire

Wales TUC calls on Welsh Government to back ceasefire

Women trade unionists unite to demand better for carers

Women trade unionists unite to demand better for carers

Women trade unionists unite to demand better for carers

New Welsh Polling: Support for trade unions strengthens as over 200,000 workers say they’re likely to lose their jobs in the next 12 months

New Welsh Polling: Support for trade unions strengthens as over 200,000 workers say they’re likely to lose their jobs in the next 12 months

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

Economy Minister Vaughan Gething and Wales TUC welcome new learning centre at Tesco

• Workers from Bookers and Tesco at the Tesco Distribution Centre in Magor, Monmouthshire are set to benefit from a new working space providing opportunities for learning and development • Economy Minister Vaughan Gething MS visited the site today, 16 August 2023, to meet workers who are using the centre

Economy Minister Vaughan Gething and Wales TUC welcome new learning centre at Tesco

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

Wales TUC launches action on LGBTQ+ rights in the workplace

Union body launches new workplace guidance on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

learning

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

Wales TUC launches action on sexual harassment in the workplace

Today (22 March) Wales TUC is launching a new toolkit on tackling sexual harassment in the workplace. The resource, co-authored by Welsh Women’s Aid, will give workers in Wales the information they need to tackle this problem in the workplace.

Wales TUC launches action on sexual harassment in the workplace

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

Teachers and School Leaders Demand Better

At this critical moment, now is the time to stand together and send a clear and unequivocal message that the teaching profession demands and deserves better.

Collective action

Wales TUC: 4 in 5 Disabled workers in Wales earn less than £15 an hour

• New Wales TUC analysis reveals more than three million Disabled workers earn less than £15 an hour • Disabled workers also more likely to be on precarious zero-hours contracts or unemployed than non-disabled workers • Union body says ministers have done “bare minimum” on minimum wage and calls for increase to £15 an hour

Wales TUC: 4 in 5 Disabled workers in Wales earn less than £15 an hour

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

1 in 6 skipping meals and going without food in Wales – Wales TUC mega poll reveals

1 in 6 skipping meals and going without food in Wales – Wales TUC mega poll reveals The MRP poll of 10,000 people across the UK, reveals how the cost of living emergency is hitting family budgets in every single parliamentary constituency – and that more government action is needed to raise wages and cut bills.

1 in 6 skipping meals and going without food in Wales

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

Wales TUC – Workers in Swansea are set to lose over £1,000 in real wages this year

Pay packets in Swansea are set to be worth over £1,000 a year less this year – in real terms, that is once inflation has been taken into consideration – than in 2021, according to new Wales TUC analysis.

CWU picket line

Workers in Cardiff are set to lose almost £1,100 in real wages this year

Pay packets in Cardiff are set to be worth almost £1,100 a year less this year – in real terms, that is once inflation has been taken into consideration – than in 2021.

Wales TUC: UK Chancellor must deliver for Wales

Speaking ahead of the UK Government’s planned ‘Fiscal Event’ on Friday (Sep 23rd) Wales TUC General Secretary Shavanah Taj said: The Chancellor’s fiscal statement is the first and best opportunity for the UK Government to correct the mistakes of the last decade.

Shavanah Taj, Wales TUC General Secretary

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.

gas hob

How can one sustain a good living in the creative sector?

The National Eisteddfod reminds of the wealth of talent that Wales has. But how can we make sure that enough people with the right skills can make the most of new jobs in the creative sector in Wales and beyond?

How can one sustain a good living in the creative sector?

Wales TUC: New Social Partnership Bill shows a clear way forward for Wales

Giving evidence at the Senedd this afternoon, the Wales TUC has backed a new law that will give workers a stronger voice in the policy making process.

Wales TUC: New Social Partnership Bill shows a clear way forward for Wales

Two thirds of people who were sick in the last year carried on working, new Wales TUC poll reveals

A shocking number of people have continued to work while unwell during the pandemic, according to a new survey commissioned by Wales TUC.

Working when sick

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.

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

New WULF projects launched to support workplace learning in Wales

#WULFWorks

New WULF projects launched to support workplace learning in Wales

New WULF projects launched to support workplace learning in Wales

#WULFWorks

Working and looking after others - new survey

Do you look after someone else alongside your paid employment? We recognise how difficult that can be. Many employers don't and this isn't helpful when you're juggling work and looking after someone. We want to hear your experiences of working and looking after others.

Wales TUC calls on employers to provide workers with paid carers leave

Welsh workers put in £692 million worth of unpaid overtime during the last year - Wales TUC analysis

Welsh workers put in £692 million worth of unpaid overtime during the last year - Wales TUC analysis • Today is ‘Work Your Proper Hours Day’ when workers are encouraged to finish on time with the active support of their employers

Welsh workers put in £692 million worth of unpaid overtime during the last year

WULF works: Wales Union Learning Fund is still the right model to deliver fairness and progression in the workplace

WULF works: Wales Union Learning Fund is still the right model to deliver fairness and progression in the workplace, says Wales TUC

Sexual harassment at work survey

We are running a new survey to find out more from those who have experienced sexual harassment at work. The survey will help us to create new resources for union reps and to campaign for an end to sexual harassment for everyone.

Wales TUC launches investigation into sexual harassment at work

Wales TUC asks workers about mental health in the workplace and Covid-19

How is your mental health? How has your mental health been affected, for better or worse, by your work? And how is the Trade Union movement helping you?

Wales TUC asks workers about mental health in the workplace and Covid-19

Tech risks tackled in new national deal

Tech risks tackled in new national deal Workers agree standards for introducing innovation

Tech risks tackled in new national deal

New Year's message from Shavanah Taj

After a tumultuous year, Wales TUC General Secretary Shavanah Taj reflects on the year gone by and looks ahead to 2022.

Shavanah Taj

Welsh Government Covid regulations: Wales TUC statement

Following the Welsh Government's changes to Covid regulations, Wales TUC supports the focus on employers doing the right thing, but remain concerned about the effects of fines on workers.

New Covid regulations in Wales

Trade unions not consulted on Welsh Government decision to fine workers

Workers in Wales can now face fines of up to £60 if they are not complying with Welsh Government’s ‘work from home’ regulations. Wales TUC has expressed shock and concern at the decision to penalise workers.

Working during the pandemic

New Covid Restrictions: Workers need urgent support, says Wales TUC

Wales TUC’s General Secretary said: “Slowing the spread of Omicron is vital, and we support the steps the Welsh Government is taking to protect the NHS and save lives.

New Covid Restrictions: Workers need urgent support, says Wales TUC

Joint Statement on Vaccination – CBI, Chambers Wales, FSB & Wales TUC

We are facing a huge amount of uncertainty about the public health situation and stark warnings about the impact of the omicron variant. We have made a joint statement with the CBI, Chambers Wales and FSB on the importance of vaccinations.

Covid protection from vaccination

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.

Woman at bar

Job opportunity with the Bevan Foundation

Job opportunity with the Bevan Foundation

Wales TUC: Time to open up about money at work

Wales TUC: Time to open up about money at work

Wales TUC: Time to open up about money at work

Negotiating net zero: no worker can be left behind, warns Wales TUC

Negotiating net zero: no worker can be left behind, warns Wales TUC

Negotiating net zero: no worker can be left behind, warns Wales TUC

COP26: Unions warn UK Presidency that neglect of workers will lead to failure

COP26: Unions warn UK Presidency that neglect of workers will lead to failure

COP26: Unions warn UK Presidency that neglect of workers will lead to failure

Wales TUC: Night workers in Wales deserve better pay and conditions

Wales TUC: Night workers in Wales deserve better pay and conditions

Wales TUC: Night workers in Wales deserve better pay and conditions

Wales TUC on Net Zero Wales plan: Time to step up action to future-proof our workplaces

Wales TUC on Net Zero Wales plan: Time to step up action to future-proof our workplaces

Wales TUC on Net Zero Wales plan: Time to step up action to future-proof our workplaces

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

“Scared, over-worked and exhausted”: Teachers and school staff call for immediate Welsh Government action on Covid safety

“Scared, over-worked and exhausted”: Teachers and school staff call for immediate Welsh Government action on Covid safety

Teachers and school staff call for immediate Welsh Government action on Covid safety

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: Bosses must listen to Welsh Government and follow the law

Wales TUC responds to the latest Welsh Government coronavirus review.

Covid protection for workers

Wales TUC – Universal Credit cut will punish tens of thousands of working families and key workers in Wales

Wales TUC – Universal Credit cut will punish tens of thousands of working families and key workers in Wales

Wales TUC – Universal Credit cut will punish tens of thousands of working families and key workers in Wales

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

Filter