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Employment Rights Act

The Employment Rights Act introduces major reforms to UK employment law, with changes being implemented in stages from December 2025 through to 2027.

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Results show that we are held back by inequality in the North East

North East A-level results show the region is still held back by inequality.

Dave Pike - 18 Aug 2025

Economy, jobs and pay

Raised hands in a classroom

Transport progress is moving at last

New infrastructure spending means extension of the Tyne and Wear Metro and funding to restore the Tyne Bridge

Dave Pike - 23 Jun 2025

Economy, jobs and pay

New Tyne and Wear Metro train

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.

Dave Pike - 14 May 2025

Public services and transport

Why we need a trade union agenda for devolution

Devolution can shape the lives of working people for better or worse. Therefore, it is crucial that the trade union movement is aware of and informing the work of devolved authorities to ensure devolution improves the world of work and improves the lives of our memb

Jawad Khan - 08 Feb 2024

Public services and transport

Future of Devolution and Work in Wales Report: Home Truths and Next Steps

Wales TUC General Secretary Shavanah Taj responds to the publication of the Future of Devolution and Work in Wales report.

Shavanah Taj - 10 Jan 2024

Devolution Report Cover

Social Partnership: a new way forward for Wales

The Social Partnership and Public Procurement Act is a landmark piece of legislation. But what does it mean for you and why is the Act so important?

Liam Perry - 24 May 2023

Economy, jobs and pay

Sealing ceremony for the Social Partnership and Public Procurement Bill

The next step on our Welsh Language journey: launching our Welsh Language Forum

Earlier this year TUC Cymru launched our ‘Cynnig Cymraeg Welsh Language Offer’ setting out what you can expect to receive in Welsh when communicating with us. The Welsh Language is an important part of our commitment to equality and diversity. And one of the ways in which we are developing Welsh Language support for our affiliate Unions in Wales is by launching our Welsh Language Forum in 2023.

Dr Mandy James - 07 Dec 2022

The next step on our Welsh Language journey: launching our Welsh Language Forum

Levelling Up White Paper leaves low paid workers behind

Creating new and better jobs is important; but this Levelling Up White Paper has left those in low paid, insecure work behind.

Janet Williamson - 03 Feb 2022

Economy, jobs and pay

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