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This report makes the case that the UK should put in place a permanent furlough scheme to deal with future periods of economic turbulence.

Report: Beyond furlough

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Coronavirus - Guidance for unions

This guide is for union reps - understanding coronavirus and workplace issues, employer negotiations and how best protect the workforce

Coronavirus - Guidance for unions

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The fiscal cost of insecure work

The TUC is concerned about the prevalence of insecure work, most importantly because of the impact it has on workers. But it also has an impact on the economic stability of the country and on the public finances.

Economy, jobs and pay - Research and reports

Gig workers

Ending the Pay Crisis

The spring statement comes in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, posing a terrible toll on the Ukrainian people. The TUC has called on the government for a diplomatic resolution, enforcement of sanctions, and funding to support aid and refugees to coming to the UK. The conflict is also likely lead to significant price rises, and further pressures on working people in the UK.

Economy, jobs and pay - Research and reports

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Older workers after the pandemic: creating an inclusive labour market

This report explores the substantial rise in older workers leaving the labour market before they reach state pension age, calling for major changes in the workplace. BME and ethnic minority (BME) and working class workers are also significantly more likely to be prematurely forced out of work.

Economy, jobs and pay - Research and reports

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Jobs and recovery monitor - wage squeeze continues

The ‘cost-of-living crisis’ currently hitting workers is not just about rising prices. High inflation combined with slow growth in pay is resulting in a real terms pay cut for working people.

Geoff Tily - 07 Feb 2022

Economy, jobs and pay - Research and reports

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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

Economy, jobs and pay - Research and reports

A better normal

Thanks to the NHS, the successful vaccine programme has given us an opportunity to build back better in 2022, delivering the ambition of a high wage, high productivity economy, and the ability to enjoy our lives without fear. But government must seize and shape this opportunity, working with unions and businesses to deliver safe and decent work for everyone in 2022.

Economy, jobs and pay - Research and reports

TUC opposes UK trade talks with Gulf states abusing human rights

Economy, jobs and pay - Consultation response

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