“Rather than attempting cheap political pot shots, the government should be getting around the table and negotiating with unions about pay."
Tag: TUC
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“Too many young workers are being left hugely out of pocket because of outdated youth rates of the national minimum wage."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
Working people take the hit for Tory economic failure – TUC
“This is a recession made in 10 Downing Street, which will put jobs at risk and hit workers’ wages. We are all paying the price for the last decade of Tory governments" - analysis and response to the Autumn Statement from the TUC.
Non-disabled workers paid 17% more than disabled peers – TUC
New analysis published by the TUC shows that non-disabled workers now earn a sixth (17.2%) more than disabled workers.
Government must use Autumn Statement to protect pay and shield workers from misery of recession – TUC
The TUC calls on the government to protect pay and public services, not usher in a new wave of cuts in the Autumn Statement.