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"Working in hospitality can be really insecure. You can be especially vulnerable if you don’t know your rights. That’s why I joined a union - they’ve got your back."

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Submission to government consultation on Transpacific trade deal (CPTPP)

The TUC has submitted evidence to the Department of International Trade consultation on the Comprehensive and Progressive Transpacific Partnership (CPTPP), calling for the UK to drop plans to join the deal due to the serious threats it poses to workers' rights, public services and democracy through the dangerous ISDS clauses in the deal. The TUC calls for the government to instead prioritise getting a Brexit deal with the EU that protects rights and jobs.

Global economy - Consultation response

Submission to government consultation on UK-New Zealand trade

The TUC has submitted evidence to the Department of International Trade consultation on UK-New Zealand trade, highlighting that the UK trade priority must be agreeing a Brexit deal with the EU that protects rights and jobs. The TUC joins with trade unions in New Zealand in calling for trade deals involving our countries to guarantee legally enforceable workers' rights and protections for public services with no ISDS-style courts.

Global economy - Consultation response

Submission to government consultation on UK-Australia trade

The TUC has submitted evidence to the Department of International Trade consultation on UK-Australia trade, highlighting that the UK trade priority must be agreeing a Brexit deal with the EU that protects rights and jobs. The TUC joins with trade unions in Australia in calling for trade deals involving our countries to guarantee legally enforceable workers' rights and protections for public services with no ISDS-style courts.

Global economy - Consultation response

Submission to government consultation on UK-US trade

The TUC has submitted evidence to the Department of International Trade consultation on UK-US trade, highlighting that the UK trade priority must be agreeing a Brexit deal with the EU that protects rights and jobs. The TUC joins with trade unions in the US in calling for trade deals involving our countries to guarantee legally enforceable workers' rights and protections for public services with no ISDS-style courts.

Global economy - Consultation response

Putting Brexit to the test

This report sets out the TUC's five tests against which we think any future Brexit arrangements need to be judged.

Corporate Governance and responsibility - Policy proposal

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TUC response to trade white paper

The TUC has made a submission to the government Department for International Trade on the trade white paper released in October.

Global economy - Consultation response

TUC urges government to support trade union position on growth, inequality and respect for workers’ rights at World Bank/IMF Spring meetings.

Global economy - Research and reports

Fight the recession with green jobs, IMF leader is told

Global economy - Research and reports

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