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The Employment Rights Act introduces major reforms to UK employment law, with changes being implemented in stages from December 2025 through to 2027.

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The TUC's Northern region staff represent the TUC by supporting TUC campaigns and objectives and seeking the views of trade unions in the region. Here you can find out more about us, our work and our campaigns.

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Stakes are high if university funding crisis continues

Disputes at Newcastle and Sunderland universities are a warning sign. It’s time to invest in higher education.

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Labour’s New Deal urgently needed to tackle insecure work in North East – TUC

Labour’s New Deal, which will be delivered through the Employment Rights Bill announced in the King’s Speech, is vital to lifting living standards in the North East.

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Good work is good for you: the link between job quality and life expectancy for North East workers

The North East has some of the lowest Healthy Life Expectancy rates in the country, but this isn't inevitable. Continuing to improve the quality of work is key to bringing long term positive change for working people across the region.

Discovering true democracy

Young GMB activist Rosie McKenna shares her experience of the NEY&H Regional Conference - reflecting on how it has deepened her understanding of the movement and inspired her to stay active.

Byte Back - AI that Works for Workers

BAFTA-winning voice actor and Equity member Andrew Wincott sits down with NEY&H TUC to discuss what artificial intelligence could mean for the future of work.

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