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Wales TUC responds to plans to re-open the hospitality sector

Responding to the Welsh Government announcement that pubs, cafes and restaurants with existing outdoor seating areas can begin to re-open from 13 July

Concerns for workers in Wales facing redundancy

Wales TUC are deeply concerned by reports that an increasing number of employers are issuing mass redundancy notices.

Wales TUC is calling on the Welsh Government to continue to prioritise the safety of workers and to maintain a cautious approach to the easing of lockdown.

General Secretary Shavanah Taj said: “The greatest risk facing the Welsh economy remains a failure to get the coronavirus under control. Despite the progress that has been made, the outbreaks in Welsh meat processing plants have served to underline the challenge we face.

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 statement on today’s employment and pay figures

Commenting on the latest figures on employment and pay, published today (Tuesday) by the Office for National Statistics, which show a fall in pay, a rise in the claimant count and a sharp fall in vacancies and hours, and PAYE data which shows continued falls in jobs and pay in April and May, Wales TUC General Secretary Shavanah Taj said:

Wales is on the brink of a surge in youth unemployment, warns Wales TUC

Young workers in Wales three times more likely to be employed in sectors where jobs are most at risk. Expansion of employment support schemes vital to tackle the threat of long-term unemployment.

Wales TUC statement on Welsh Government's announcement on face coverings

On today’s announcement by Welsh Government regarding face coverings, Wales TUC General Secretary Shavanah Taj made the following statement.

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 needs a green recovery, says Wales TUC

Welsh Government’s Covid recovery plans must prioritise green growth to boost jobs and the economy while protecting our climate, according to a report published today by Wales TUC.

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.

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