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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:

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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.

Wales TUC – don’t forget workers’ health and safety as we reopen economy

Wales TUC – don’t forget workers’ health and safety as we reopen economy

Wales TUC welcomes the reopening of the indoor hospitality industry

Wales TUC welcomes the reopening of the indoor hospitality industry

In response to Welsh Government’s announcement of £40m to support employment and training in Wales

Welsh Government’s announcement of £40m to support employment and training in Wales

Targeted support and investment needed to stop job losses, says Wales TUC

Targeted support and investment needed to stop job losses, says Wales TUC

Wales TUC welcomes announcement on indoor hospitality and exercise facilities

In response to today’s announcement on reopening the indoor hospitality sector and outdoor exercise facilities, Wales TUC General Secretary Shavanah Taj said:

Wales TUC welcomes clarity on schools reopening

Wales TUC welcomes clarity on schools reopening

Wales TUC statement on re-opening the Indoor Hospitality sector

The Wales TUC and our affiliated unions in the hospitality sector call on the Welsh Government to announce a date for the reopening of the indoor hospitality sector.

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.

Call for national enforcement forum to keep workers in Wales safe

We are calling for the creation of a national enforcement forum in Wales to coordinate workplace health and safety compliance and enforcement activity once lockdown is eased.

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

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

Wales TUC statement in response to the Prime Minister's announcement on lockdown

Wales TUC General Secretary Shavanah Taj has made the following statement in response to the Prime Minister's announcement on Sunday 10 May

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