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Employment Rights Act

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

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UK government must stop trade talks with Israel to support peace in the Middle East

On 18 March, the TUC wrote to Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch in response to the news that the UK continues to be in active trade talks with Israel.

Rosa Crawford

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Solidarity with unions in Argentina

The TUC has sent a message of support to union in Argentina holding a general strike against the far-right policies of new President Javier Milei.

TUC and unions in Turkey call for trade talks to be suspended

The TUC welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Department for Business and Trade consultation on an updated UK- Türkiye trade deal.

Turkey: trade unions, crisis, repression

TUC briefing on the current political, economic, and legal situation for trade unions in Turkey.

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In Turkey trade unionists face politically motivated injustice

TUC report on the international trade union trial observation delegation to Ankara, Turkey.

Robert Maisey

Trade union delegation in Ankara

Statement on UK workers’ rights from international politicians

Over 100 politicians around the world call on the UK government to drop it's anti strike bill.

TUC joint statement with Indian unions calling for halt to UK-India trade talks

We call for the UK government to suspend trade negotiations with India until the Indian government shows respect for International Labour Organisation conventions and civil liberties.

TUC Executive Committee statement on Ukraine

In light of the alarming escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, the TUC Executive Committee sends our solidarity to the Ukrainian people and our sister trade union movement as they face the horror and suffering of the conflict and we continue to condemn the illegal Russian invasion.

Consistent support for human rights includes Palestinian rights

The theme of the 2022 UN International Day of Peace is End Racism. Build Peace. The situation in Palestine shows clearly how racism and conflict are fundamentally interrelated.

Kate Bell

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Justice for Palestine briefing

We recognise that Palestinian workers and wider civil society are resisting the illegal occupation and want freedom and respect for their rights. We stand in solidarity with them. To help end Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestinian territory, and promote respect for Palestinian rights and decent work, the TUC is calling on the UK government to...

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