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Resources for unions in dispute

Helpful guides for unions taking action

If you’re taking action in support of working people, you aren’t the first to do it, and you aren’t alone. The TUC has lots of help resources that we’ve developed with unions across the UK.


Social media tips

How to use social media effectively during industrial action

Social media is a great way to update members and gain support for your union during a dispute.

This guide will help you post to social media safely and effectively.

Ready for action

An interactive guide to help you to prepare your members for effective industrial action

Ready for action means your union is confident of a positive result before it holds a statutory ballot on industrial action.

This guide will help you through the process. 

Act loud and legal

An interactive guide to help you take action safely and effectively

Despite some of the most repressive laws on industrial action in the western world, it’s legal to strike in the UK – but only if strict requirements are met.

This guide will help you understand your rights and support action safely and legally. 

Look after yourselves

10 ways to support your mental health during industrial action

Caring about your mental health during a dispute is no weakness or indulgence – it’s essential. Supporting members takes a toll.

Here are ten ways you can protect your own mental health and support those around you.

Talk to members

How to support and motivate members who are worried about industrial action.

Industrial action is always a last resort, and some members may be anxious. As a rep, you can listen to their concerns, give honest advice, and encourage their support. 

This guide will help you have that conversation.

Communicate to win

How to support and motivate members who are worried about industrial action.

Members are more likely to support negotiations and turn out for ballots if they’re part of the process, but communication can be harder during a dispute.

This guide will help you prepare for the challenges so you can keep your communications effective.

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