News We are coming after any business which “treats workers like animals” – TUC boss The head of the TUC today vows to “shine a light on… any greedy business that treats… Peter Edwards 12th September, 2016, 8:41 am
News TUC issues defiant message over Tory attempts to “crush” the unions Trade unions found the “fire” to fight Tory attempts to crush them over the past year, the president… Peter Edwards 11th September, 2016, 7:40 pm
News Don’t use Brexit as an excuse to slash jobs, McCluskey tells big business Len McCluskey today told big business that Brexit must not be used as an excuse to cut jobs… Peter Edwards 11th September, 2016, 6:16 pm
Comment McCluskey: Let’s make Brexit the moment to break with neo-liberal economics This is the full text of the speech given by Len McCluskey, general secretary of Unite. Sisters and… Len McCluskey 11th September, 2016, 5:53 pm
News TUC chief demands “reality” check after British CEO picks up £70m in a year The head of the TUC has demanded Theresa May take action over “stratospheric” levels of executive pay after… Peter Edwards 11th September, 2016, 9:27 am
News McCluskey demands ban as use of zero hours contracts soars to nearly 1 million Len McCluskey today demanded Tory minister stop “sitting on the sidelines” and take action to ban zero hours… Peter Edwards 8th September, 2016, 12:22 pm
News TUC boss: Britain needs a united Labour Party that looks beyond its membership Labour risks looking like it cannot provide an effective Opposition, the head of the Trades Union Congress warned… Peter Edwards 8th September, 2016, 9:15 am
News Millions of families struggling with extreme debt, say unions Millions of families are struggling with extreme debt, according to trade unions, who demand the Government act to… Sarah Pine 23rd August, 2016, 12:01 am
Comment Frances O’Grady: The referendum shows we need to manage migration better – the TUC has a plan to do that During this year’s EU referendum campaign, I met many people – including lots of trade union members –… Frances O’Grady 4th August, 2016, 1:54 pm
Comment Silk and steel from Sadiq and O’Grady means Remain edge BBC debate Last night was the England game in Saint-Etienne. Tonight was the Brexit match at Wembley Arena. It was… Peter Edwards 21st June, 2016, 11:09 pm