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

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A new job in a new world

I’ve recently joined the Wales TUC team so have first-hand experience of the challenges a new starter faces, and the bizarre circumstances they will need to adjust to. I’ve put together some advice on how to navigate the strange waters of a starting a new job during the coronavirus.

Liam Perry - 24 Jun 2020

Health and safety in the workplace

Starting a new job

Protect self-employed workers and extend the Self Employment Scheme

The Self Employment Scheme unions fought for has helped protect livelihoods - now the government must extend it

Tim Sharp - 28 May 2020

Economy, jobs and pay

Self employed

Testing and tracing for Covid-19 must be fair – and proportionate

Equal access to testing and robust privacy are key to delivering a successful track and trace regime for coronavirus.

Natasha Owusu - 23 May 2020

Health and safety

TRACKING APP

A better recovery – learning the lessons of coronavirus to create a stronger, fairer economy

After a decade of failed austerity, working people can’t pay the price for recovery again. This time we need to build back better.

Janet Williamson - 20 May 2020

Economy, jobs and pay

factory worker

Key law body backs union calls for employment tribunal reforms

Law Commission backed down from proposals that could have frustrated union recognition.

Tim Sharp - 01 May 2020

Insecure workers ARE eligible for government wage scheme - employers need to act

Latest guidance on furlough for insecure workers.

Tim Sharp - 08 Apr 2020

Waiters

Coronavirus - persuading bosses to avoid redundancies

Employers must play their part in our time of national crisis by protecting jobs as far as possible.

Mary Towers - 06 Apr 2020

workers

Coronavirus job scheme gives bosses range of options

Rota systems and time off for carers permitted under scheme.

Tim Sharp - 06 Apr 2020

Economy, jobs and pay

Caring for elderly

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