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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

17,000 more night workers in Wales over the last five years, TUC analysis shows

TUC analysis shows that there are 17,000 more night workers in Wales than there were in 2014. Night working can have a detrimental impact on health and family life.

Mental health and wellbeing in the workplace survey

We want to know more about mental health and the Welsh workplace. Please fill in our survey so that we can create resources on how workplaces can improve mental health and well-being for everyone.

New Wales TUC mental health survey

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.

TUC’s Dying to Work NHS national roadshow comes to Wales

Welsh NHS organisations are signing up to the Dying to Work Charter.

Dying to work signing

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 statement - MPs must vote to protect Wales from the disaster of a no deal Brexit

Commenting ahead of this week’s crucial Brexit votes Martin Mansfield, General Secretary of the Wales TUC, said: “We’re calling on all Welsh MPs to stand up for their constituents and do all they can to avoid a no-deal Brexit.

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

Wales TUC welcomes the First Minister’s statement on strengthening social partnership

Read our response to First Minister Mark Drakeford's statement on strengthening social partnership and creating a Fair Work Nation.

Martin Mansfield's response to the First Minister's social partnership statement

Wales TUC to lead Bevan Day 2019 celebrations

This Sunday (July 7th) in Tredegar the Wales TUC will lead celebrations of the life of Aneurin Bevan as the main sponsors of Bevan Day 2019.

New survey for people who look after others

If you look after others alongside paid employment we want to hear from you. We're launching a new survey to collect information on good and bad practice carers have experienced at work.

Wales TUC want to hear from carers and people who look after others

M4 relief road - Wales TUC comment

Read our General Secretary's response to the First Minister's decision not to proceed with the M4 relief road around Newport

Motorway

Newport City Council signs up to TUC Dying to Work charter

The Leader of Newport City Council, Councillor Debbie Wilcox, has today signed an official paper committing the council to the TUC’s Dying to Work charter.

The Leader of Newport City Council, Councillor Debbie Wilcox, signing the TUC's Dying to Work charter

61,000 people in Wales worked from home last year, says Wales TUC

61,000 employees in Wales regularly worked from home last year, according to new analysis published by Wales TUC today to mark Work Wise UK’s National Work from Home Day.

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

Marking International Workers Memorial Day 2019

Safe work is a right, not a privilege. Each year on 28 April trade unionists mark Workers Memorial Day.

International workers' memorial day

Making a Fair Work Nation: Wales TUC plans unveiled at Senedd

Wales TUC’s plans for a Fair Work Wales were launched at the Senedd yesterday to an audience of members of the Welsh Assembly, including First Minister Mark Drakeford.

Wales TUC calls for autism-friendly work places

The Wales TUC is marking World Autism Day by publishing a new Autism Awareness in the Workplace toolkit.

Autism Awareness in the Workplace Cover

400,000 working age adults in Wales are living in poverty

New official statistics show working age poverty in Wales is persisting, despite employment growth. Government must take positive action to improve wages and empower workers, says Wales TUC.

Trade unions to join global stand against racism on 16 March

Wales TUC is confirming that Shavanah Taj will speak at the Stand Up to Racism march and rally in Cardiff on Saturday 16 March 2019.

Workers in Wales put in more than £900 million worth of unpaid overtime last year – Wales TUC analysis

Companies in Wales claimed £937 million of free labour last year because of workers’ doing unpaid overtime, according to new analysis of official statistics published today (Friday) by Wales TUC.

New TUC and GMB passports will help 54,000 disabled people in Wales get the support they need at work

Help us to stop sexual harassment in the workplace

While unions are in no doubt that sexual harassment in the workplace is a widespread problem, we don't have the data in Wales to back it up. We're conducting this survey to find out more and to equip trade unions with the knowledge they need to stop this happening.

Warm welcome for trade unions at National Eisteddfod

The winner of the National Eisteddfod’s Crown made an inspiring call for unity and co-operation at a recent Wales TUC meeting in Cardiff on the Welsh language and trade unions.

A Brexit plan which puts working people first

The Wales TUC wants a Brexit deal that protects good jobs and workers’ rights.

A Brexit plan which puts working people first

The debate about Brexit is very complex. Some politicians want you to lose interest. But what we want is very simple. What matters is protecting people’s jobs and rights at work, and building a Fair Work nation where everyone has a decent job.

Wales TUC launches new disability and 'hidden' impairments in the workplace survey report and toolkit

Wales TUC disability and 'hidden' impairments in the workplace campaign

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