The TUCs History

The TUC has a history of developing analysis and research to inform economic and employment-related issues.

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Technology and work

Unions are vital to delivering a better future for work

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Retail staff

We need a whole system approach to the mental health crisis. And this can only come with meaningful and sustainable investment in the NHS, adult social care, local authorities and public health and in our schools and colleges.

Union member action

Nothing beats being a union member, but if you are looking for particular guidance on a workplace issue have a look at our workplace guidance.

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Are you a union rep looking for help and advice to support your colleagues at work? Take a look at our wide range of resources.

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Sophies case

"Working in hospitality can be really insecure. You can be especially vulnerable if you don’t know your rights. That’s why I joined a union - they’ve got your back."

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About Unions

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Why join a union?

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Rep Guidance

This section provides practical advice for trade union reps on issues they are likely to encounter when dealing with the range of issues that can arise in the workplace.

Topics

Organising and bargaining

Union representation

Organising and recruiting members

Unions in Schools

Learning and skills

Union Learning reps (ULRs)

Higher learning at work

Apprenticeships

Training for reps

Health, safety and well-being

Bullying, harassment and violence

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Risks and how to manage them

Safety representatives and worker involvement

Women and health and safety

Fire Safety - A TUC guide for trade union activists

Family-friendly work

Time off for sick children and dependants

Flexible working (parents and carers)

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Equality and Discrimination

Gender and women's rights

Support for reps

Guides for reps

The TUC Workplace Manual 2016

Trade Union Act 2016 - A TUC guide for union reps

Work and well-being - A trade union resource

Your Rights at Work: a TUC guide

Training for reps

Bite-sized learning

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Training for reps

Building a stronger union

Unionreps - online community for reps

The TUC Workplace Manual 2016

Building stronger unions

Rep stories

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