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Worker protections in the UK compared to the rest of the OECD

Report: Falling behind on labour rights

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To effectively challenge sexual harassment, we must challenge the cultures that enable it through practical and proactive action.

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Your guide to new Employment Rights

Find out the changes take effect from 18 February 2026

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Supermarket worker and USDAW rep Finnola Tsagkaraki was part of a TUC campaign for the Employment Rights Bill outside the House of Commons on the 2nd of September 2025 in London, United Kingdom

STORY As a shop worker, I know unions put more money in people's pockets

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EVENT TUC Pensions Conference 2026

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STORY The only way we get fair pay, stability and dignity is together

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EVENT Collective bargaining on AI forum

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VIDEO Paul Nowak: 1% vs everyone else

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Joint statement by UK trade unions in solidarity with Ukraine

On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine, UK trade unions reaffirm our solidarity with Ukraine, its workers and their unions. Ukraine’s workers are not only defending their country but are standing up for democratic rights, freedoms and labour standards that underpin our movement. We send our greetings to our sister organisations, the FPU and KVPU, and commit our continuing support for them.

Gender pay gap means women work for free for more than two months of the year, says the TUC

Bank of England must “go further and faster” with rate cuts to help boost living standards – TUC

Commenting on ONS figures showing 0.1% GDP growth in the three months to December 2025, TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said ministers must stay “laser-focused” on improving living standards this year.

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