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The fight for dignity and security for older workers

Increasing numbers of people are working into later life but too many are being forced out of work due to ill health and consigned to poverty. We cannot allow this to continue and change needs to happen now to protect older workers from an uncertain future.

Liam Perry - 17 Mar 2021

Protecting older workers

How can we make the remote working revolution less middle class?

What can be done to make sure that the Welsh Government's commitment to supporting more remote working doesn't end up re-enforcing inequalities in the labour market.

Nisreen Mansour - 10 Mar 2021

Women working at home

Wales needs a better Self-Isolation Support Scheme

Changes need to be made to Wales' Self-Isolation Support Scheme to make sure that all lower paid workers are getting the help they need to isolate.

Joe Allen - 05 Feb 2021

Health and safety in the workplace

Woman sitting at home by windo

“I feel like I’ve been punished for following the rules.”

A zero-hours worker shares their experience of trying to obtain Test and Trace Support Payment.

Saskia Murphy - 03 Feb 2021

Workers asked to shield should not have to choose between their life and livelihood

The government must ensure that those asked to shield are able to do so.

Quinn Roache - 06 Jan 2021

Woman at office

Make Britain’s goal for 2021 full and decent employment

In her New Year message, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady thanks key workers for keeping the country running through the pandemic. And she calls on the government to invest in levelling up all parts of the UK and achieving full employment.

Frances O'Grady - 01 Jan 2021

Economy, jobs and pay

Frances O'Grady, ©Jess Hurd/reportdigital.co.uk

Covid-19 Firebreak in Wales: what it means for you

Firebreak lockdown regulations will be introduced in Wales from 23 October. Find out everything you need to know about the lockdown and what your rights are as a worker.

Liam Perry - 23 Oct 2020

Economy, jobs and pay

Firebreak lockdown in Wales

Levelling up the UK: the role of state aid

Time is running out for the government to agree a trade deal with the EU – with state aid rules a major sticking point. We need an approach which supports the UK’s industrial policy and ensures workers’ rights remain in line with the EU.

Elena Crasta - 23 Oct 2020

Female worker on vehicle production line in car factory

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