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Time to put power back in the hands of workers
It was inspiring to hear Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell set out Labour’s plans to overhaul the ‘gig economy’ and address the imbalance of power in the workplace
Frances O'Grady - 11 September 2018
Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell addressing TUC150 Congress
If Mrs May's Brexit deal isn't good enough, we'll demand a popular vote
When trade unionists do a deal, we go back to members to get their approval. So if the PM's Brexit deal fails workers, that’s what we’ll do
Frances O'Grady - 09 September 2018
Frances O'Grady speaking at a TUC 150 Congress lecturn
Congress 2018 - Celebrating 150 years of standing up for workers
The best way to mark the TUC’s 150th birthday is by making our movement fit for the next 150 years
Frances O'Grady - 08 September 2018
Dispatch riders wait for orders outside the TUC headquarters,1926
Childcare costs rocket three times faster than wages since 2008
Nursery costs have risen by more than 50% over the last decade, while earnings for the aveage working family grew by a paltry 17%
Nicola Smith - 03 September 2018
A man holding a baby attempts to work on a computer while another child runs across the bedroom
780,000 workers are stuck on zero-hours contracts - time to ban them outright
Hundreds of thousands are still trapped in jobs that are so insecure they can't plan childcare or budget for their weekly shop
Anjum Klair - 13 August 2018
A worried-looking man stares at a computer screen
Is your boss watching your every move?
From trawling social media to tracking toilet breaks, our research shows more and more bosses are snooping on their staff
Alex Collinson - 08 August 2018
Man looking at screens showing people sitting around a table in an office
Brexit and your rights at work – why you should be worried
With Brexit day approaching fast, working people still don’t know what will happen to their hard-won rights when we leave
Hannah Reed - 06 August 2018
British Prime Minister Theresa May walking out of 10 Downing Street holding a folder
Ready for a holiday? Here's why millions won't get one
Unrealistic workloads and unscrupulous bosses mean over three million UK workers will be cheated out of holiday leave this year
Paul Sellers - 26 July 2018
Four people relaxing on the beach on deckchairs
If new mums in Parliament are getting a raw deal, what hope for everyone else?
The UK is one of the worst countries in Europe when it comes to parental benefits. After this week’s shenanigans in Westminster, it’s not hard to see why.
Scott Gilfillan - 20 July 2018
Official portrait of Julian Smith MP
First he blocked a law against upskirting – now this Tory MP is coming for your rights at work
Sir Christopher Chope’s shameless and cynical use of bankbench legislation to attack workers’ rights cannot be allowed to succeed
Scott Gilfillan - 03 July 2018
Offical portrait of Chris Chope MP
GMB’s victory for Hermes workers must not be a one off
Last week's landmark legal ruling that Hermes couriers are workers was important, but there's still a long way to go to ensure gig economy workers are treated fairly
Hannah Reed - 28 June 2018
Image of smartphone apps relating to the gig economy
Government finally bans sexist dress codes at work
After years of union campaigning, the government has finally published guidance for employers and employees on dress codes at work
Natasha Owusu - 19 June 2018
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