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The Employment Rights Act introduces major reforms to UK employment law, with changes being implemented in stages from December 2025 through to 2027.

Employment Rights Act

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Trades councils, solidarity networks & ways to stay connected to the TUC South West.

Trades Councils

The South West has 19 active trades councils and counting - find yours here.

Solidarity Networks

LGBT+ Solidarity Network - Register for the network (open to all LGBT+ members of TUC-affiliated unions)

Young Organisers' Network - Register for the network (open to all young members of TUC-affiliated unions - young as defined by your own union)

Black Workers' Solidarity Network - Register for the network (open to all Black, Asian and other non-white members of TUC-affiliated unions)

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