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"Working in hospitality can be really insecure. You can be especially vulnerable if you don’t know your rights. That’s why I joined a union - they’ve got your back."

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The Great Jobs Agenda: Giving every worker the opportunity to progress

The agenda will give the trade union movement a common set of bargaining asks in workplaces. And it sets out what we want the government to do to ensure that every worker has a great job with fair pay, regular hours and the opportunity to progress.

26 Jun 2017
Rights at work
Industrial strategy
Industrial policy
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Tory peer says Brexit is good for young workers…because they’ll have fewer rights

Once again, a hard Brexiter has let the mask slip on workers’ rights.

Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin - 05 Sep 2017
Young workers
Rights at work

What would it take for trade deals to protect workers’ rights?

Protecting workers’ rights in trade deals is essential to ensure trade is fair.

Rosa Crawford - 09 Aug 2017

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TUC response to MAC report on EEA migration

The TUC will continue to engage with the MAC and government to address concerns about the report and press for a migration policy that promotes equal treatment and rights for all workers, combined with significantly increased investment in skills training and public services.

- 27 Nov 2018
Consultation response

Trade Union Act 2016 - A TUC guide for union reps

Guide for Reps. Unions have their own policies which reps should follow. This document is not formal legal guidance, but it summarises the Act and provides some tips for reps.

- 06 Apr 2017
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The TUC Workplace Manual 2016

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- 05 Dec 2016
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