Tag: TUC
Let's start by closing every single tax loophole – TUC head
The new leader of the TUC claims the "real enemies" of the working class do not arrive by small boats, but fly in by private jets and refuse workers' [...]
UK government to be reported to UN over strike law by TUC
The Trade Union Congress says it will make the report because the law does not meet global standards.
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TUC hails new forex policy | The Guardian Nigeria News
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has commended the Federal Government’s new forex policy that l [...]
Make ethnicity pay gap reporting mandatory – TUC
The government says it does not want to impose extra burdens on business by forcing firms to comply.
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Hundreds of NHS buildings contain asbestos, says TUC
The union body wants the law to require all public buildings to remove the dangerous substance.
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Further strikes could lie ahead in 2023, says union body TUC
The TUC says further industrial action could take place next year unless the government enters negotiations.
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TUC leader warns government over changes to strike laws
Frances O' Grady said legal advice found plans to change thresholds over strike action breached international law. In her final speech as Trades Union [...]
Workers at breaking point over pay, TUC warns
The union body says UK employees are facing two decades of pay failing to keep up with price rises.
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Free nursery childcare needed as costs rocket, says TUC
Trade union chief Frances O'Grady says soaring nursery fees are causing parents huge stress.
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TUC calls off annual conference as mark of respect for Queen
The trade union organisation pays tribute to Her Majesty's many years of service.
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Minimum wage should rise to £15 for all workers, says TUC
The Trades Union Congress says this higher rate should be paid to all workers, including under-23s.
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TUC: Frances O’Grady to quit as leader after nine years
During her career, she campaigned to introduce the national minimum wage, argued for rebalancing the economy after the 2008 financial crash, led on ne [...]
TUC: Starmer on working with unions on fire and rehire
Labour and the trade unions have an "obligation to unite and work together" Sir Keir Starmer has said.The Labour leader was addressing the TUC abou [...]
UK must prepare for more economic shocks, says TUC
The Covid pandemic will not be a one-off, with climate chaos already a reality, says Frances O'Grady.
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TUC: Jobs at risk if UK fails to hit carbon emissions target
"In recent months we've secured record investment in wind power, published a world-leading Hydrogen Strategy, pledged £1bn in funding to support th [...]