TUC: Labour’s new employment rights policies are popular and much-needed
There is a gaping hole where the government’s employment rights policies should be. But while ministers continue to…
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Over one million children in key worker households living in poverty, TUC finds
The TUC has warned that government policies are set to worsen child poverty – and revealed research showing…
In the middle of a pandemic, ministers plan to tie up unions in more red tape
Trade unions have been working flat-out supporting frontline workers during the pandemic, whether they are nurses, teachers or…
Flexible working must be “right for all” not “perk for the few”, Labour MP says
Tulip Siddiq has declared that flexible working must be a “right for all rather than a perk for…
Violence and “dirty tricks” in Batley and Spen by-election campaign
The Batley and Spen by-election campaign has turned violent this weekend, with at least one Labour activist being…
Extending sick pay protection would cost 1% of test and trace budget, TUC finds
Analysis published by the TUC has found that extending statutory sick pay protection to all workers, by removing…
GMB’s deal with Uber shows how unions can push back on insecure work
Last night’s announcement that the GMB, one of the TUC member unions, has signed a recognition deal with…
Treat Covid as ‘serious’ risk to keep workers safe, Labour demands
Labour is reiterating its call for Covid to be recategorised from a ‘significant’ workplace risk to a ‘serious’…
Unions have asked the PM to reject the race commission’s report. Here’s why
No matter your race, ethnicity or background, we all deserve fair treatment for the effort we put in.…
Unions urge ministers not to back compulsory vaccinations for care staff
Trade unions have urged ministers not to go ahead with plans to make coronavirus vaccinations compulsory for care…
