"We are appalled by the UK Government’s decision to block the Scotland Gender Recognition Reform Bill" - TUC' LGBT+ Committee Statement on Gender Recognition Reform.
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MPs must reject government’s “cynical” bill to protect the right to strike – TUC
"The right to strike is a fundamental British freedom – but this government seems determined to attack it" - the TUC calls on MPs to reject the legislative attack on workers' rights.
Defending the right to strike – TUC
"The UK already has some of the most restrictive trade union laws in the world – but workers have been pushed into action by a government and employers that won’t listen."
Government of “attempting cheap political pot shots” over further threats to the right to strike – TUC
“Rather than attempting cheap political pot shots, the government should be getting around the table and negotiating with unions about pay."
Under 21s face £2.5 billion minimum wage “pay penalty” for being young workers – TUC
“Too many young workers are being left hugely out of pocket because of outdated youth rates of the national minimum wage."
Cost of Christmas dinner has risen three times faster than wages this year – TUC
“Christmas should be a time for celebration... but soaring food and energy prices mean many families will struggle to afford the festivities" - Frances O'Grady, TUC General Secretary.
ITUC World Congress: P&O’s Peter Hebblethwaite wins worst boss poll
As P&O's Peter Hebblethwaite wins the "award" for the world's worst boss, the ITUC sends a message to bad employers - "if you fail to uphold workers’ rights... the global union movement will be there to hold you to account."
Ministers must not abandon workers with Long Covid
“It’s time to recognise this condition as occupational, and make sure workers who are living with post-Covid symptoms get the support they need."
Qatar World Cup legacy “in tatters” without urgent action on workers’ rights – TUC
The TUC lays wider research that show serious exploitation is rife in Qatar, and calls on the government to challenge the abuse of LGBT, women's and human rights.
Disabled people’s struggle for equality and human rights – TUC
16th November marks the start of Disability History Month. The month is an opportunity to focus in on disabled people’s history and struggle for equality and human rights - TUC