West Country Workers - issue 4

The TUC has a history of developing analysis and research to inform economic and employment-related issues.

An alternative model to reset the balance in favour of work and away from wealth.

The TUC produces a wide range of research and analysis reports

Nothing beats being a union member, but if you are looking for particular guidance on a workplace issue have a look at our workplace guidance.

Are you a union rep looking for help and advice to support your colleagues at work? Take a look at our wide range of resources.

This guide is for union reps - understanding coronavirus and workplace issues, employer negotiations and how best protect the workforce

Issue date

28 Sep 2017

Magazine which includes news stories and opinion pieces from across the South West region.

In this issue:

Welcome message from Kev Terry, Chair, South West TUC
The great jobs agenda - The TUC has launched a national campaign to press for better pay and working conditions in workplaces across the UK
South West TUC Policy and Campaigns Support Officer Ines Lage peers into the murky world of ‘bad’ jobs and asks: what are unions doing to help young workers?
Kate Bell, the TUC’s Head of Economic and Social Affairs talks about the reality of working life how it is far from good
This summer UNISON won an important legal case to scrap Employment Tribunal fees. UNISON’s South West Regional Secretary Joanne Kaye looks at the implications of the ruling
Guess who was at Tolpuddle? We look back at this year’s festival
Tim Lezard discovers what unions are doing to train their members
Policing work - Officers on the migrant beat in Cornwall
150 years of standing up for workers - South West TUC Regional Secretary Nigel Costley looks through the South West archives at some key moments

Stay Updated

Want to hear about our latest news and blogs?
Sign up now to get it straight to your inbox