Decades of outsourcing has been disastrous for workers, disastrous for taxpayers and disastrous for Britain.
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TUC Skills 2050 – building a worker centred skills ecosystem in the UK
In July, we launched a new project – Skills 2050. The project brings together unions, employers and policy experts, rooted in worker voice, research, and robust discussion, to develop a vision for the UK skills settlement in 2050.
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Cost of living affects us all – what can we do for young people
The cost of living remains the top concern for most people. After a fourteen-year pay squeeze, poor growth and price shocks, too many people are struggling to afford essentials or achieve a decent quality of life.
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90th Anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street – to honour the past and shape the future
Sunday 4 October 2026 is the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street when ordinary men, women, and some feisty children, literally stood shoulder to shoulder in the East End of London determined that organised fascists would not march through th…Read more…
There is a major policy opening for worker power on technology right now
Trade unions must take this opportunity for collective rights on algorithmic management, paving the way for worker voice on all tech at work.
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Applications open for the 2027 Black Activist Programme
As applications open for the 2027 Black Activist Programme, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the impact the programme has had on Black* trade unionists across the London, East and South East region.
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90 years on from Cable Street, the fight against the far right continues
Across East London and beyond, the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street was marked with events and celebrations. In the run up the day the TUC held a packed seminar that focused on the lessons of 1936 for our current fight against the forces …Read more…
John Healey’s Budget provides relief – but more will be needed in years ahead
Common sense prevailed after Chancellor John Healey announced he would be taxing banks’ bumper profits to cut bills.
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Union access means better workplaces
What do many of the UK’s most successful companies have in common? From Airbus and Rolls-Royce to Tesco and John Lewis they all recognise and work with trade unions.
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Employment Rights Act: What’s changing from 30 October
A further wave of employment rights introduced under the Employment Rights Act 2025, including new trade union rights of access, come into force today.
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Unions are calling time on outsourcing
Decades of outsourcing has been disastrous for workers, disastrous for taxpayers and disastrous for Britain.
Read more…
TUC Skills 2050 – building a worker centred skills ecosystem in the UK
In July, we launched a new project – Skills 2050. The project brings together unions, employers and policy experts, rooted in worker voice, research, and robust discussion, to develop a vision for the UK skills settlement in 2050.
Read more…
Cost of living affects us all – what can we do for young people
The cost of living remains the top concern for most people. After a fourteen-year pay squeeze, poor growth and price shocks, too many people are struggling to afford essentials or achieve a decent quality of life.
Read more…
90th Anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street – to honour the past and shape the future
Sunday 4 October 2026 is the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street when ordinary men, women, and some feisty children, literally stood shoulder to shoulder in the East End of London determined that organised fascists would not march through th…Read more…
There is a major policy opening for worker power on technology right now
Trade unions must take this opportunity for collective rights on algorithmic management, paving the way for worker voice on all tech at work.
Read more…
Applications open for the 2027 Black Activist Programme
As applications open for the 2027 Black Activist Programme, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the impact the programme has had on Black* trade unionists across the London, East and South East region.
Read more…
90 years on from Cable Street, the fight against the far right continues
Across East London and beyond, the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street was marked with events and celebrations. In the run up the day the TUC held a packed seminar that focused on the lessons of 1936 for our current fight against the forces …Read more…
John Healey’s Budget provides relief – but more will be needed in years ahead
Common sense prevailed after Chancellor John Healey announced he would be taxing banks’ bumper profits to cut bills.
Read more…
Union access means better workplaces
What do many of the UK’s most successful companies have in common? From Airbus and Rolls-Royce to Tesco and John Lewis they all recognise and work with trade unions.
Read more…
Employment Rights Act: What’s changing from 30 October
A further wave of employment rights introduced under the Employment Rights Act 2025, including new trade union rights of access, come into force today.
Read more…
