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Unions in France, Germany, Italy and Spain condemn UK government attack on the right to strike
• European unions representing more than 20 million workers warn Strikes Bill will drag UK further away from democratic norms.
Minimum service levels in event of strike action: ambulance services
DHSC is seeking views on minimum service levels in England, Scotland and Wales during passage of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill
The Cost of Living Crisis (and how to get out it)
GFTU partners with SOAS and Verso to produce a new publication.
HeartUnions Week: Celebrating Black British Trade Unionism
As the trade union movement renews the fight against racial injustice, we must continue to learn from the past.
#HeartUnions week
#HeartUnions week (13-19 February 2023) is a chance to tell the story about why unions are vital for everyone at work.
Zero Hours contracts hit record high
GMB slams Government for inaction after massive rise leaves more than 1.1 million in insecure working.
What will new Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill mean for the rail sector?
Transport Committee launches inquiry
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill debated in the Lords
Lord John Hendy's speech highlights "the removal of our employment rights without parliamentary scrutiny".
Joint Committee on Human Rights begins legislative scrutiny of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill
Committee questions Michael Ford KC, Prof Keith Ewing, Prof Tonia Novitz, Kate Bell and Tim Sharp of the TUC
RMT wins free travel for 5,800 TfL cleaners
After years of campaigning, RMT has won staff free travel for 5,800 TfL cleaners.
Chancellor must boost pay to get us out of the economic doom loop – TUC
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak comments on GDP data
Written Statement: Welsh Government position on the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill
The First Minister wrote to the UK Government on 16 January setting out the Welsh Government’s position
