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Pay in working class jobs

Millions of people in working class jobs have seen their pay flatline over the last decade. That's why we need a new deal for workers.

Economy, jobs and pay - Research and reports

How industrial change can be managed to deliver better jobs

This report looks at successful models for industrial transformation at local level. It provides partners such as local government, local enterprise partnerships, business and trade unions with evidence and ideas to help make their local industrial strategies successful.

Economy, jobs and pay - Research and reports

A just transition to a greener, fairer economy

This just transition statement sets out a number of challenging, ambitious policies that will support those workers. We call on the government to implement these recommendations in both the interests of the workers of this country and the planet on which we all live.

Tim Page - 08 Jul 2019

Economy, jobs and pay - Research and reports

TUC submission to the Work and Pensions Committee inquiry on Universal Credit: In-work Progression

In our response to this consultation, we focus on the importance of investment in training and development as the TUC believes in-work progression is about genuine development and not wielding the stick of conditionality and sanctions. Unions need to be a key stakeholder in designing in-work progression. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss this with the committee.

Anjum Klair - 10 Jun 2019

Economy, jobs and pay - Consultation response

Building solidarity, stopping undercutting

We need a different approach to immigration that ensures that nobody’s rights at work are undermined and everyone has access to decent public services and skills training.

Economy, jobs and pay - Consultation response

Improving line management

Having a good manager is crucial to how we get on at work. This report examines the results and makes recommendations on how employers and the government can improve the relationship between line managers and workers.

Corporate Governance and responsibility - Research and reports

TUC South West Annual Report 2019

The annual report from the Trades Union Congress in the South West highlights the ongoing work unions are doing to secure better pay, rights and a voice for working people in the region.

Corporate Governance and responsibility - Research and reports

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TUC and CBI call on Prime Minister to urgently change Brexit approach

Ahead of today’s (Thursday) European Summit TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady and CBI Director General Carolyn Fairbairn have written a joint-letter to the Prime Minister calling on her to urgently change approach on Brexit.

Frances O'Grady - 21 Mar 2019

Economy, jobs and pay - Letter

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