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Making employment rights work

The new government was elected on a platform that included making the minimum wage a living wage, basic individual rights from day one and expanded family-friendly working. This report sets out a five-point plan to ensure that the enforcement system is able to support the new government’s plans.

Tim Sharp - 08 Sep 2024
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Falling behind on labour rights

This report reveals that the UK has long lagged most equivalent countries when it comes to safeguarding people at work. The gap widened after Conservative-led governments took power from 2010. This matters because separate research shows that strong labour protections are associated with better economic outcomes like higher employment and a greater share of profits for workers.

02 Aug 2024
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Recommendations for the government's Warm Homes retrofit strategy

TUC policy priorities and recommendations for the Warm Homes plan.

05 Sep 2024
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Industrial decarbonisation strategy – union priorities

This briefing sets out our recommendations to use the industrial decarbonisation strategy to leverage a rapid and just transition across industry.

- 04 Feb 2025
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TUC submission to the Industrial Strategy Green Paper

Good work should be a cornerstone aim of the strategy. The outcomes of the Industrial Strategy will primarily benefit working people where the strategy creates or maintains jobs and where it drives up job quality.

- 22 Nov 2024
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Consultation on creating a modern framework for industrial relations

The TUC warmly welcome this consultation on creating a modern framework for industrial relations and appreciate the opportunity to respond.

- 06 Dec 2024
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