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We need a whole system approach to the mental health crisis. And this can only come with meaningful and sustainable investment in the NHS, adult social care, local authorities and public health and in our schools and colleges.

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"Working in hospitality can be really insecure. You can be especially vulnerable if you don’t know your rights. That’s why I joined a union - they’ve got your back."

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TUC North West

The North West TUC represents over eight hundred thousand working people. We work closely with our affiliated unions to make sure the voice of North West workers is heard in the workplace, in our communities and in wider society.

150 Years of Fighting for Equality

150 Years of Fighting for Equality

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TUC 150 events

Celebrating where it all began

One hundred and fifty years on from the first meeting in Manchester to establish a congress of Trade Unions, the TUC in the North West will mark the anniversary of their formation with a special week-long series of events in the city (June 2018).

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What we're saying

Workers in the North West spend 199 hours a year on their work commute, finds TUC

Getting to and from work in the North West now takes 4 minutes longer each day than a decade ago, according to new analysis published today (Tuesday) by the TUC to mark the annual Commute Smart Week organised by Work Wise UK.

Workers in North West still £30 a week worse off than 10 years ago

New figures published today (Thursday) by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that workers in the North West are still £30 a week worse off than a decade ago.

Mental health services in the North West failing to keep up with demand

Mental health services in the North West are failing to keep up with rising demand, according to new TUC analysis published today (Monday).

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