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TUC's response to Taylor Review consultations

Our responses to the Taylor Review consultations on agency workers, the enforcement of employment rights, employment status and measures to improve transparency in the UK labour market.

27 Jun 2018
Consultation response

Ending the Undercutters' Charter

Too often agency workers get paid much less than directly employed staff for doing the exact same work.

05 Mar 2018
Policy proposal

Great Jobs with Guaranteed Hours

Our major poll found many zero-hours contract workers don’t benefit from important workplace rights, and they put up with insecure hours and pay.

Alex Collinson - 01 Dec 2017
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Anti-Racism in the workplace - 10 Actions for workplace reps

We’re choosing to stand up against racism and hate wherever we find it. We’re confident in our common values of respect and equality for all people in Wales. We are proudly listing the actions that we can take. Aimed at reps and union members they outline how we can all make a difference in our workplaces.

Rhianydd Williams - 09 Nov 2023
Research and reports

Anti-Racism in the workplace - 10 Actions for workplace reps

We’re choosing to stand up against racism and hate wherever we find it. We’re confident in our common values of respect and equality for all people in Wales. We are proudly listing the actions that we can take. Aimed at reps and union members they outline how we can all make a difference in our workplaces.

Rhianydd Williams - 09 Nov 2023
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10 steps towards LGBTQ+ inclusive workplaces

We have developed a 10-point action plan, that Trade Union reps can implement in workplaces across Wales to make real practical changes.

Rhianydd Williams - 08 Nov 2023
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