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Transforming public procurement

We welcome this consultation on proposed changes to procurement regulation. We have long argued for a more strategic and intelligent approach to public procurement that levers the purchasing power of the public sector in support of employment standards, jobs, skills and economic development.

- 30 Mar 2021
Consultation response

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.

- 03 Feb 2021
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Key workers report

The TUC estimates that 6 million key workers would stand to benefit from public sector pay increases and planned minimum wage increases. Both these levers are directly within the government’s control. But there are signs that pay increases may not materialise.

- 14 Sep 2020
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