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Commenting on new trade union membership statistics, published by the ONS, which show a membership increase of 91,000 in 2019, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

Commenting on new trade union membership statistics, published by the ONS, which show a membership increase of 91,000 in 2019, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:  

“It’s never been more important to join a union. 

“Today’s figures show that union membership was growing before the coronavirus crisis hit. And we know that in the last few months, thousands of workers have been turning to unions to protect their jobs, defend their rights and keep their workplaces safe. 

 “The hard work and dedication of millions of workers has brought us through this crisis. And together – in our unions – we can work our way out of recession. 

“Ministers must put workers’ voices at the heart of their strategy, including through a National Recovery Council bringing together unions and employers.” 

Editors note

- So far this month, traffic to the TUC’s Join a Union page is up by more than 500% compared to May 2019. 

- Last week, the TUC outlined its proposals for economic recovery. Read the full report here: https://www.tuc.org.uk/ABetterRecovery 

- The Trades Union Congress (TUC) exists to make the working world a better place for everyone. We bring together more than 5.5 million working people who make up our 48 member unions. We support unions to grow and thrive, and we stand up for everyone who works for a living. 

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