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The TUC's Northern region staff represent the TUC by supporting TUC campaigns and objectives and seeking the views of trade unions in the region. Here you can find out more about us, our work and our campaigns.
Stakes are high if university funding crisis continues
Disputes at Newcastle and Sunderland universities are a warning sign. It’s time to invest in higher education.
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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The Asbestos Support and Campaign Group (ASCG) is a partnership between trade unions, solicitors and community workers to campaign for justice and support victims of asbestos-related diseases.
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Dave Pike appointed as new Regional Secretary for Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber TUC
The TUC has today (Thursday) announced the appointment of Dave Pike as its Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber Regional Secretary.
04 Apr 2025
Unions remain as important as ever in today's workplaces
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10 Feb 2025
Stakes are high if university funding crisis continues
Disputes at Newcastle and Sunderland universities are a warning sign. It’s time to invest in higher education.
20 Jan 2025
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