TUC signs landmark agreement with Welsh Assembly

The Wales
TUC and the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) have signed a landmark agreement to
formally establish a working partnership.

First
Minister Rhodri Morgan and Wales TUC General Secretary David Jenkins will sign
a memorandum of Understanding entitled ‘Working together’.

The
document sets out the commitments, roles and responsibilities of the Wales TUC
and WAG, the anticipated benefits and a programme of Cabinet-level meetings.

The Wales
TUC and WAG have also jointly agreed five priorities

–        
Economic
Development in Wales

–        
Improved
levels of education and training

–        
Modernisation
of public services

–        
Promotion
of equal opportunities

–        
Social
Partnership

David
Jenkins, General Secretary of the Wales TUC said: "This landmark agreement
is significant because it cements the relationship between the trade union
movement in Wales and the Welsh Assembly Government.

Sign up to our weekly round-up of HR news and guidance

Receive the Personnel Today Direct e-newsletter every Wednesday

Email(Required)

OptOut

From time to time, we will send you emails about selected products, events and services from Personnel Today and OHW+ - but you can choose to opt-out at any time. If you do not wish to receive these emails, please tick this box.

Comments

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Δ

"Public
attention has recently been focussing on the differences between trade unions
and the Westminster Government. This agreement sets us on a different path in
Wales, one based on mutual respect, understanding and a determination to create
a healthier, wealthier and smarter country."

Quentin
Reade