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Kitchen staff working

Young people are getting a raw deal at work.

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Retail staff

The retail industry is at the bottom of the UK’s progression league table

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Sophies case

"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 Northern

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.

Young workers are in desperate need of a voice at work

Across the country there are a disproportionate number of young people out of work. Beth Farhat talks about the problems they face

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2018 North East Equality Awards - Closing date extended to 31st August

Trade union nominations are now open for 2018 North East Equality Awards

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2018 North East Equality Awards - Closing date extended to 31st August

Trade union nominations are now open for 2018 North East Equality Awards

Regional Secretary Beth Farhat speech at anti-Trump demo

Speech by TUC Northern Regional Secretary Beth Farhat delivered at anti-Trump demonstration in Durham, 13 July 2018.

New website will help campaigners in the North East campaign for better NHS services

The TUC and NHS Support Foundation are launching a new website called NHS Health Check, along with analysis that shows that the NHS in England has a shortfall of 74,000 beds compared to other European countries.

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