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Minimum wage is going up today but what does this mean for younger workers?

The minimum wage is increasing today [Tuesday 1 April 2025], bringing a pay boost for workers of all ages. Crucially, the gap between wages for those under and over 21 is narrowing.

Alice Arkwright - 01 Apr 2025

Economy, jobs and pay

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Five years on from the pandemic - the workers who kept us going and the fight they still face

There are moments that will stay with you for the rest of your life. One of those for millions of people across our country occurred five years ago this Sunday, March 23.

Nathan Oswin - 21 Mar 2025

Economy, jobs and pay

New protections for workers closer as Employment Rights Bill approved by MPs

A major step was taken towards resolving key issues in the labour market last night after MPs voted to approve the government’s Employment Rights Bill.

Tim Sharp - 13 Mar 2025

Economy, jobs and pay

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Accelerating the action of women in the Trade Union movement

It’s International Women’s Day! And while it's always a great moment to celebrate the incredible women in our movement, it’s also a reality check. Because here in Wales – and across the UK – women are still getting short-changed. Literally.

Rhianydd Williams - 08 Mar 2025

Corporate Governance and responsibility

Huge support for government’s plan to make work pay

The poll of over 21,000 people reveals huge backing across the country and across the political spectrum – including with Reform and Conservative voters – for key policies in Employment Rights Bill.

Paul Nowak - 10 Feb 2025

Economy, jobs and pay

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How will you get more involved with the trade union movement in 2025?

2024 has been a busy year for trade unionists in Wales but there's much to be optimistic about heading into 2025.

Shavanah Taj - 30 Dec 2024

Economy, jobs and pay

Shavanah Taj addressing TUC Cymru Congress 2024 - credit Natasha Hirst

The Bank of England needs to keep moving with interest rate cuts

Over recent years, interest rate rises have led to further and very steep rises in costs for households and firms. It has been the TUC’s consistent view that rates have risen too high and have remained elevated for too long.

Geoff Tily - 18 Dec 2024

Economy, jobs and pay

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How will employers handle higher national insurance contributions?

The government plans to raise employer national insurance contributions to help fund the repair of our broken public services.

Afzal Rahman - 01 Nov 2024

Economy, jobs and pay

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