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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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Join Heat Strike because no-one should have to work in sweatshops
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Transport progress is moving at last
New infrastructure spending means extension of the Tyne and Wear Metro and funding to restore the Tyne Bridge
23 Jun 2025
It is no surprise people want change, the government must deliver it.
There is no doubting the local elections saw a challenging night for the government – especially here in the North East.
14 May 2025
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