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#CountMeIn - learning lessons from a resurgent US trade union movement
In November last year, 12 young trade unionists from Yorkshire took part in a TUC study visit to New York to learn about new ways of organising and reaching out to build community alliances. Andy Chamberlain from UNISON shared his experiences, what he plans to do with what he's learned
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
Younger workers are getting stuck, not getting on
On the 150th anniversary of the TUC, we reveal how a lost generation of younger workers has become trapped in low-paid, insecure work
Thousands of low-paid retail workers are getting stuck, not getting on
Retail is the worst industry in the UK for pay and progression. Government, employers and unions need to work together to deliver better jobs and opportunities for our retail workers.
To reach young workers, trade unionists need to step outside their comfort zone
Clare Coatman manages the TUC’s programme to reach younger workers. She tells her own story of exploitation at work and how that spurred her to join a union and make a difference.
