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Irish and UK unions warn Strikes Act could breach post-Brexit deal and “stoke UK-EU tensions”

The TUC and ICTU have today (Thursday) joined forces to warn about the impact of the Conservatives’ Strikes Act on future UK-EU relations.

Insecure work in 2023

Despite government promises to introduce “measures to protect those in low-paid work and the gig economy”, and to bring forward an employment bill that would “protect and enhance workers’ rights as the UK leaves the EU, making Britain the best place in the world to work” the government has done nothing to give workers greater security.

Matt Creagh - 14 Aug 2023

Economy, jobs and pay - Research and reports

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Global solidarity in action at ETUC Congress in Berlin

After Brexit, being part of the European trade union movement is more important than ever to the TUC.

Rosa Crawford - 05 Jun 2023

Economy, jobs and pay

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Workforce transitions and worker experiences during the pandemic

This TUC commissioned report examines the composition of workforces and labour market flux during the pandemic, with interviews reflecting lived experiences of the changing nature of work, examining terms and conditions and the impact of automation and technology.

Economy, jobs and pay - Research and reports

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Ministers’ Brexit law plans could sink future workers’ rights wins

Plans to give precedence to domestic law over EU-derived law could have dramatic effects on workers' rights, despite a major court win secured by plumber Gary Smith over holiday pay.

Tim Sharp - 11 Feb 2022

Economy, jobs and pay

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Protecting workers’ rights using the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement - full report

Economy, jobs and pay - Research and reports

Protecting workers’ rights using the UK-EU trade and cooperation agreement' - TUC summary

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TUC calls for fresh start on workers’ rights following Frost departure

The TUC has today (Thursday) called on the government to change tack following Lord Frost’s departure and finally deliver on its promise to protect and enhance workers’ rights post-Brexit, one year after the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement came into place.

Economy, jobs and pay

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