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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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Talking Solidarity

Far right extremism is on the rise in Britain. Hate speech spreads unchecked online, and acts of far right terrorism have rocketed. But unions have stronger weapons than the far right — solidarity, trust, and of course, our union reps and activists. This updated TUC Education resource will help you recognise, oppose and play your part in stopping far right activity.

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Protecting workers from the risks of violence and racism

Brief for safety reps: measures employers should take to remove or reduce harm risks.

Ethnicity monitoring

Tackle racist discrimination at work by negotiating with your employer for better ethnic monitoring and reporting on pay, training, promotion and more.

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Discrimination and trade unions - Negotiator's guide

This guide for reps will be taking you through some of the challenges facing BME workers in today’s economy, as well as helping you be proactive in finding solutions.

Tackling the far right

Far-right extremism is on the rise in Britain. Hate speech spreads unchecked online, and acts of far-right terrorism have rocketed. But unions have stronger weapons than the far-right — solidarity, trust, and of course, our union reps and activists. Together we can keep our workplaces hate-free.

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Handling difficult conversations

Talking to people who've been influenced by the far right is a challenge. Often they're perfectly good people — except for those dodgy opinions. So how do you challenge someone's views without pushing them further towards the far right? Try a practice conversation to find out.

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Tackling the far-right

In this eNote you'll find out who the far-right are and learn practical ways to campaign against them.

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Tackling Racism in the Workplace

Combatting racist abuse in the workplace - TUC Guide

TUC Guide to Equality Law 2011

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