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Employment Rights Act

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

Employment Rights Act

TUC South West

Around half a million workers in the South West are members of a trade union. The TUC South West represents their voices to improve workers’ rights and promote decent jobs in the region. The region has a large and diverse economy. It offers the best and worst of work with much of the region relying on low pay. We want great jobs for everyone with decent pay, access to skills development and employment that ensures good health and well-being at work.

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Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Museum

Every year, thousands of trades unionists visit the Tolpuddle Martyrs' Museum and annual Festival.

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South West TUC events

Latest events from South West TUC.

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Key information

Trades councils, solidarity networks & ways to stay connected to the TUC South West.

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South West Union News

A round-up of union news from across the South West.

Huthayfa Patel, TUC SW Featured Rep

TUC South West Rep Spotlight

Congratulations to Huthayfa Patel, TUC SW Featured Rep!

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TUC SW Young Organisers' Network

The TUC South West's Young Organisers' Network is a solidarity and training space for young activists from TUC-affiliated unions.

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Contact us- South West

Contact details for the regional TUC team and Trades Union Councils

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Latest TUC Education courses.

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Statement from the Regional Women's Committee in support of trans women

The SW TUC Women's Committee acknowledges the recent UK Supreme Court ruling concerning the interpretation of "woman" and other protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. In light of this ruling, the SW TUC Women's Committee unequivocally reaffirms its unwavering support and solidarity with all women. We explicitly recognise our trans and intersex sisters as integral members of our community.

Action alerts - March 2026

Support workers on strike, key TUC campaigns and more: actions from the March 2026 round up.

South West Union News

A round-up of union news from across the South West.

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