TUC general secretary Brendan Barber has slammed employers’ “shameful” lack of concern for the safety of their employees, following new...
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TUC chief Brendan Barber defends tribunal system despite surge in court cases
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherEXCLUSIVETUC leader Brendan Barber has insisted the employment tribunal system is “sensible”, despite a massive rise in the number of...
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TUC general secretary Brendan Barber focuses on expansion despite formation of super union
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherBrendan Barber says it is time for the unions to move on from defence to expansion.
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TUC chief Brendan Barber targets company bosses in bid to reverse decline in union membership
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherTUC leader Brendan Barber has pledged to turn around decades of decline in trade union membership – and he wants...
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TUC plan would make staff training compulsory for companies bidding for public service contracts
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherStaff training would be made compulsory for companies bidding for public service contracts under radical union plans.
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TUC report finds abuse of agency staff and urges increased rights to ensure fair treatment
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryLoopholes in employment law that leave agency staff open to exploitation must be closed to stop employers using them as...
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The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and the TUC have launched a guide to help employers understand age discrimination...
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Relationship between HR and union representatives revealed in TUC and Personnel Today research
by Rob Willockby Rob WillockI was delighted the TUC agreed to join forces with Personnel Today to conduct a major piece of research on...
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The CBI and TUC have joined forces to promote flexible working as a way of helping the UK economy and...
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The TUC has signed a deal with Cogent, the sector skills council for the chemicals, pharmaceuticals and energy sectors, endorsing...
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TUC to call for ‘social agreement’ to protect migrant workers from exploitation
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryMany migrant workers in the UK are over-qualified, work in dangerous conditions and are exploited by employers, the TUC will...
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The TUC has today launched a ‘secret santa’ generator to help keep the Christmas spirit alive at work.
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The TUC is calling on the government to extend flexible working rights to the over-50s after new figures revealed more...
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The UK does not need an opt-out from the Working Time Directive (WTD) as long working hours are in decline,...
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Flagging trade union membership in the UK could be revived with the TUC targeting new recruits among Eastern European workers.The...