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TUC's plan outlines a new short-time working scheme designed to prevent mass unemployment and to help firms bounce back after the crisis,

Report: A new jobs protection and upskilling plan

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Nothing beats being a union member, but if you are looking for particular guidance on a workplace issue have a look at our workplace guidance.

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Are you a union rep looking for help and advice to support your colleagues at work? Take a look at our wide range of resources.

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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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Workers’ experiences of long Covid

Our findings show 3 in 10 with long Covid have experienced symptoms lasting longer than a year – which means they should be protected at work. Over half of respondents tell the TUC they have experienced some form of discrimination or disadvantage due to their condition.

Health and safety - Research and reports

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RIDDOR, Covid and under-reporting

This report outlines the TUC’s concerns regarding under-reporting of Covid-19 work-related incidents using RIDDOR, and what can be done to ensure official data better reflects the reality of occupational exposure and fatalities.

Health and safety - Research and reports

A safe return to the workplace

This report sets out the steps ministers and employers should take to keep people safe at work and to prevent another spike in workplace infections.

Health and safety - Research and reports

Research into Covid-19 workplace safety outcomes in the food and drinks sector

This report responds to the TUC’s calls for a strengthened health and safety agenda, improved safety guidance and tougher regulatory activity in the light of Covid-19.

Health and safety - Research and reports

Union Health and Safety Rep Survey - 2020/21

The TUC’s 2020/21 survey of more than 2100 workplace safety representatives reveals that many employers are failing to follow Covid-secure rules and keep workers safe.

Health and safety - Research and reports

Your Health at Work

This 240-page soft back handbook is a valuable reference book, and a must-have for all trade unionists and covers the most common physical and mental health risks at work and how you can tackle them.

Health and safety - Research and reports

Your Health at Work

Sick pay that works

The TUC believes that, while inadequate on its own, rapid introduction of such a scheme could help tackle coronavirus and save many workers from hardship. However, the government has not taken this idea forward as yet.

Economy, jobs and pay - Policy proposal

TUC proposals on ensuring a safe return to work

TUC’s view of the immediate action that needs to be taken to ensure safe working and secure public support for a widespread return to work. It provides a more detailed overview of the processes required to ensure that comprehensive risk assessments and safe working practices are put in place over the period ahead.

Health and safety - Policy proposal

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