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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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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.
Transforming the experiences of young people in the workplace
Beth Farhat talks about the year of the young workers - the problems that they face and transforming their experiences in the workplace by a reinvigorated trade union movement.
Fantastic support for the TUC’s 13th Annual Reclaim the Night March and Rally
Crowds turned out to support the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls.
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What we're saying
Free Ports could put hard fought for workers rights at risk
Freeports are gaining traction to bring jobs and prosperity across the country in a post-Brexit world
14 Jan 2020
Celebrating reps in the workplace - Nominations now open
The TUC recognises the importance of representatives such as Shop Stewards and Office Reps in building the Trade Union movement in the workplace.
07 Jan 2020
North of Tyne Combined Authority commit to TUC’s Dying to Work Charter
The Dying to Work campaign which is seeking greater security for terminally ill workers where they cannot be dismissed as a result of their condition.
16 Dec 2019
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