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Employment Rights Bill can improve working lives for millions

TUC responds to Employment Rights Bill.

Employment Rights Bill is a “positive and ambitious plan” to make work pay

Paul Nowak comments on the publication of the Employment Rights Bill.

Employment Rights Bill could “transform social care”, says TUC

Paul Nowak responds to new data published by Skills for Care, which shows that on any given day there are 131,000 vacancies in the social care sector.

TUC: P&O sackings “one of biggest scandals in modern day industrial relations”

TUC responds to news that government will close the legal loophole exploited by P&O Ferries and ends fire and rehire.

It’s time to “stop the witch-hunt” against flexible working, says coalition of unions and equality campaigners

A joint statement signed by organisations and campaigners including the TUC, Age UK, the Fawcett Society, Anna Whitehouse (founder of Flex Appeal) and Pregnant Then Screwed warns of a “witch-hunt” against workers being able to work more flexibly.

Joint statement condemning the escalating attacks on flexible working

A joint statement signed by organisations and campaigners including the TUC, Age UK, the Fawcett Society, Anna Whitehouse (founder of Flex Appeal) and Pregnant Then Screwed warns of a “witch-hunt” against workers being able to work more flexibly.

TUC: Employment Rights Bill is “good for workers and business”

TUC comment ahead of publication of Labour's Employment Rights Bill.

TUC Comms Awards winners 2024 announced

This year marked the 47th TUC Trade Union Comms awards. A fantastic opportunity to celebrate the spectacular work of our best communication teams across the movement. Congratulations to this years winners!

comms awards

Labour’s first budget must end Britain’s age of short-termism, says TUC

TUC budget submission details how an investment budget can fix the foundations of the economy to create stronger and fairer growth.

WULF 25: Investment in workplace learning is the key to unlocking great careers

The Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF) has been transforming lives for 25 years old.

TUC welcomes Chancellor’s “crucial first steps” for rebuilding Britain

Paul Nowak responses to the Chancellor's speech to the Labour party conference.

TUC leader - PM showed he's ready to deliver change working people desperately need

TUC reaction to Keir Starmer's first party conference speech as Prime Minister

Inflation data confirms time is right to cut interest rates again, says TUC

TUC responds to monthly inflation data.

Show your support for unions in Ukraine

USC crowdfunders, responding to the appeals of unions in Ukraine.

Mark Dickinson becomes the new TUC President

The General Secretary of Nautilus International has been elected as the new President of the TUC at the union body’s annual conference in Brighton.

Young people’s futures on the line as toxic Tory legacy sees youth unemployment rise

New labour market data shows ongoing weaknesses

2024 Congress Awards winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Congress Awards! These dedicated and inspiring individuals embody the values of the trade union movement.

rep awards winners

Workers “cheated” out of £2bn of holiday pay last year under Tories

New TUC analysis reveals that workers across the UK are being “cheated” out £2 billion worth of holiday pay.

TUC leader – unions ready to “roll up our sleeves” and work with government to rebuild Britain

Paul's keynote speech to Congress.

TUC proposes Public Sector Workforce Commission as new poll reveals huge concern over state of frontline services

The TUC is calleing for a “fresh start” for public services with a new Public Services Workforce Commission.

Over 8 in 10 zero-hours contract workers want regular hours – TUC poll reveals

A new TUC poll reveals the majority of workers on zero-hours contracts want regular hours.

Half of LGBT+ workers have been bullied or harassed at work – new TUC poll

New TUC poll finds more than half of LGBT+ people report being bullied or harassed at work.

NEET data: Youth guarantee can repair Tory damage to young workers’ prospects

TUC comment on new data published today showing a rise in young people aged 16 to 24 years not in education, employment or training.

Major job boards are advertising salaried jobs at below minimum wage – TUC research

TUC warns that companies are advertising vacancies that pay below the minimum wage on online job boards.

GDP: Government plans for public investment can put economy “back in the fast line” – TUC

Today’s GDP data, which show growth of 0.6% across the last quarter but only 0.9% across the year

A new approach from government can keep inflation low and get wages rising - TUC

CPI inflation has risen to 2.2%

Tory legacy leaves big challenges for workers despite improvements - TUC

The TUC responds to new labour market data, which show that unemployment remains high and more than a million people are still on zero-hours contracts

Number of BME people in insecure work more than doubled under the Tories

Analysis shows that insecure work rose almost three times faster than secure employment under the Conservatives – and BME workers have “borne the brunt”

TUC Northern anti far-right statement

TUC Northern and affiliated unions joint statement on the far-right.

TUC Midlands statement on far-right

TUC Midlands and affiliated unions joint statement on far-right

TUC anti-far right statement

We stand together in peace and solidarity with the people of Southport following the horrific events that took place on Monday 29th July have left us all in shock.

Southport - statement from TUC North West and affiliated unions

The horrific events that took place in Southport on Monday 29th July have left us all in shock. There are few words to convey the emotions many are feeling. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those who have died and are receiving treatment for their injuries. They should be the priority for everyone who cares about what has happened.

Hope Not Hate placard held up in Southport

Trade unions mark 50 years of life-saving legislation

The Health and Safety at Work Act received Royal Assent on 31 July 1974

Chancellor is right to honour pay review body recommendations

Responding to today’s (Monday) Treasury report on the state of the public finances, TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said:

TUC welcomes head of UN’s call for protecting workers from extreme heat

TUC welcomes United Nations call for greater protections for workers from extreme heat.

TUC: IFS report on poverty shows importance of new government’s plans to make work pay

Paul Nowak responds to today’s report from the IFS on poverty, which shows that 320,000 people have been pushed into poverty because of mortgage interest rate rises.

Social Partnership interactive guide for union officers and reps

We are pleased to launch a brand new online interactive guide on Social Partnership Essentials. The guide will tell you everything you need to know about the Social Partnership Act and how you can make most of it for your members.

Union reps in social partnership training

Labour’s New Deal urgently needed to tackle insecure work in North East – TUC

Labour’s New Deal, which will be delivered through the Employment Rights Bill announced in the King’s Speech, is vital to lifting living standards in the North East.

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Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival opens its doors in rural Dorset

Thousands of trade unionists are attending the TUC's annual Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival this weekend

Covid Inquiry Report is a “moment of truth for the country” as report confirms impact of austerity on UK preparedness and resilience

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak responds to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 1 report.

TUC: “We need a plan to make work pay after 14 years of Tory failure”

TUC responds to monthly labour market data.

New government has a “vital chance to reset the economy”, says TUC

TUC responds to monthly ONS inflation figures.

TUC – Amazon recognition fight is not over

TUC comment on the result of the union recognition ballot at Amazon.

King’s Speech begins the process of repairing and rebuilding Britain

TUC responds to today's King's Speech.

TUC welcomes launch of GB Energy

TUC today (Wednesday) welcomed the new government’s commitment in the King’s Speech to establish Great British Energy as a “publicly-owned energy production company which will own, manage and operate clean power projects up and down the country."

TUC head calls for “new deal” for workers in the East Midlands

TUC head Paul Nowak sets out why workers in the East Midlands desperately need a “new deal”, ahead of visiting the Rolls Royce factory in Derby this morning,

TUC post-election poll shows overwhelming public support for Labour’s workers’ rights plans – including among Tory and Reform voters

The TUC has today (Monday) published new polling which reveals overwhelming support for Labour’s New Deal for Working People.

TUC – we need an ambitious plan for growth

TUC responds to monthly GDP figures.

Amazon - voting begins in a historic workers’ rights ballot

Demonstrations and rallies took place across the country to mark the day workers at Amazon’s Coventry warehouse cast the first votes in their bid to force Amazon to recognise a union for the first time in the UK

TUC welcomes “step change” in approach to industrial strategy as National Wealth Fund investment revealed

Responding to today’s (Tuesday) announcement from the Treasury on the establishment of a National Wealth Fund, TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said...

TUC head urges Amazon workers to “vote yes” in “historic” union recognition ballot

TUC General Secretary urges Amazon workers to vote yes in union recognition ballot.

TUC – working people can hope again

Paul Nowak comments on Keir Starmer's maiden speech as Prime Minister.

TUC leader – Labour has “historic opportunity” to “repair and rebuild Britain”

Paul Nowak responds to the general election exit poll.

North East has suffered a 44% rise in child poverty in working households since 2010

Since 2010, the North East has suffered a 44% increase in child poverty for working households, according to new TUC analysis published today (Friday).

Mother with two children

South West has suffered a 30% rise in child poverty in working households since 2010

Since 2010, the South West has suffered a 30% increase in child poverty for working households, according to new TUC analysis published today (Friday).

South East has suffered a 52% rise in child poverty in working households since 2010

• Number of kids in working households growing up in poverty increased by 52,000 between 2010 and 2023 in the South East • TUC says a “toxic combination” of pay stagnation, rising insecure work and cuts to social security have had a “devastating impact on family budgets” • Union body calls for an urgent economic reset and a government that “makes work pay”

London has suffered a 32% rise in child poverty in working households since 2010

• NEW report finds young people are much more likely than older people to be employed on zero-hours contracts and miss out on key employment rights • TUC says Labour’s New Deal for Working People would be “life changing” for young people by banning zero-hours contracts, giving all workers day one rights in a job and removing age bands from the minimum wage

East England has suffered a 28% rise in child poverty in working households since 2010

• NEW report finds young people are much more likely than older people to be employed on zero-hours contracts and miss out on key employment rights • TUC says Labour’s New Deal for Working People would be “life changing” for young people by banning zero-hours contracts, giving all workers day one rights in a job and removing age bands from the minimum wage

One in five LGBT workers have skipped meals or gone without food – TUC poll

New TUC poll shows impact of cost of living crisis on LGBT workers.

Child poverty in working households has increased by over 1,300 a week since 2010

New TUC analysis shows that child poverty in working households has increased by over 1,300 a week, on average, since 2010.

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