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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

If we're going to change the world of work for the better - we need young people to get repping

Reps and activists are the backbone of the union movement. They recruit workers to the union, win new workplace policies, represent members and organise for industrial action. Without them, we are all worse off. This Young Workers Month, Alice Arkwright spoke to young reps across the movement on what it’s like and why others should get involved.

Alice Arkwright - 06 Dec 2024

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Breaking the silence: Black women’s experience of workplace sexual harassment

We must address the specific misogyny directed at Black women who face unique challenges when it comes to sexual harassment, because of historical, social, and cultural factors, and the legacy of slavery and colonialism which continues to shape societal views of Black women.

Carol Ferguson - 03 Dec 2024

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The TUC is putting anti-racism at the heart of its work

Trade unionists, anti-racist organisations and community groups and all who are committed to advancing racial justice and equality in workplaces and communities are warmly invited to take part in our Racial Justice and Equality Conference on Wednesday 4 December 2024.

Riz Hussain - 26 Nov 2024

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What is the Worker Protection Act? New preventative duty explained

The Worker Protection Act will come into effect on 26 October 2024. Employers will need to take a proactive and preventative approach to protecting their employees from workplace sexual harassment. Here's everything you need to know about the duty.

Nikki Pound - 23 Oct 2024

Shirley Newbury is leading change in her workplace.

Shirley is an active member of Unison Cymru/Wales and chairs the Ethnic Network Group of Neath Port Talbot Council. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident in her leadership role in adopting the union's Anti-Racism Charter. Shirley's advocacy for marginalized communities highlights the importance of solidarity and collective action. Following being part of the Pilot TUC Cymru Black Activist Development Programme, Shirley has lead the move towards change in her workplace and spoke at the launch of the new TUC Cymru Anti0racism in the workplace toolkit on 2 October 2024.

Felicity Stock - 17 Oct 2024

Shirley Newbury is leading change in her workplace.

Collective voice: how the employment rights bill could boost the trade union presence at work

The bill sets out measures that will better equip unions to operate in modern workplaces. Including, union access to workplaces, fairer balloting rules, greater protection for trade unionists, beefed-up collective consultation rights, new rights for equality reps...

Tim Sharp - 14 Oct 2024

A massive boost to workers’ rights: the new Employment Rights Bill

Within the 100-day deadline promised in opposition, the Labour government today tabled an employment rights bill that takes vital first steps in improving working lives for millions of people.

Tim Sharp - 10 Oct 2024

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