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Worker protections in the UK compared to the rest of the OECD

Report: Falling behind on labour rights

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Coronavirus - Guidance for unions

This guide is for union reps - understanding coronavirus and workplace issues, employer negotiations and how best protect the workforce

Coronavirus - Guidance for unions

Young workers

Young workers

Young workers are most likely to be in insecure work, in low paid jobs and without opportunities to progress at work than any other age group. Unions mean better pay, secure jobs and training on the job, yet very few young workers are in unions. We can change that.

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Stuck at the start

Young people are getting a raw deal at work. This report identifies five issues they face in getting ahead at work and makes recommendations to help.

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Getting by and getting on

A guide for reps about issues affecting young workers

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Campaigns and research

Find out what the TUC and unions are doing to help young workers win at work – from winning better pay, securing high-quality apprenticeships and tackling harassment and abuse at work.

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Reaching young workers

Recruiting a new generation of union members is our movement's biggest challenge. Find out how we can build a movement that better works for younger workers.”

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TUC / LO Norwegian Summer Patrol Exchange Programme

The TUC / LO Norwegian exchange is back for 2024!

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Young Workers Month

Quincy Raymond - 01 Nov 2022

Young workers are most at risk from job losses due to the coronavirus crisis

TUC analysis shows that young workers (aged 25 and under) face the highest risk of unemployment due to the coronavirus crisis. The TUC is calling for a job guarantee scheme to stop those without work becoming long-term unemployed, with early access to the scheme for young workers.

Organising for Migrant Workers: Young members training

An evening training workshop focused on training young activists to agitate, organise and empower migrant workers in the gig, retail, hospitality and related sectors.

Young workers - know your rights

Find out more about young people's rights in the workplace and the benefits of joining a union.

Bullying, harassment and abuse at work - why the law needs to change

New TUC research shows over half of workers have experienced some form of harassment from the public while going about their jobs - and young workers are especially affected

Kathryn Mackridge - 06 Dec 2018

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