Rail union warns of major strike action in attack on ‘pay cap’
The Government will face the most widespread industrial action in the rail industry for a generation if it presses ahead with plans to cut workers’ pay, a union leader has warned.
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Labour pledges equal rights for gig economy workers
Workers in the gig economy will be given the same rights as other employees including sick pay and parental leave under a Labour government, it is being announced.
TUC leader hits out at Theresa May’s ‘do-nothing government’
The Prime Minister is being challenged to call a general election after being accused of “bankrupting” public services and doing “absolutely nothing” to help workers.
TUC will throw weight behind public vote on Brexit deal – Frances O’Grady
The trade union movement is preparing to throw its weight behind a public vote on the final Brexit deal amid warnings the UK is going to “crash out” of the EU.
Unions leader calls for public vote on final Brexit deal
The public should have a say on the terms of the Brexit deal through a “popular vote”, the head of the TUC has urged.
Low-paid workers reliant on borrowing to pay bills: union
Low-paid workers are having to borrow money to pay their bills and many say financial concerns are affecting their mental health, research reveals.
Just-about-managing families closer to financial cliff edge, says TUC
The Prime Minister has been accused of “abandoning” promises she made to help working families after new research revealed that households have been pushed £1,250 into the red since her arrival in Downing Street.
Outsourcing is leading to exploitation of employees, says TUC
Millions of UK workers risk missing out on basic rights because they work for outsourced companies so cannot challenge minimum wage or holiday pay abuses, according to the TUC.
Employers must be zero-tolerance on racism – TUC
Employers should have a zero-tolerance policy on racism in the workplace following the increase in racist abuse since the European referendum, the TUC has urged.
Scottish independence: Bank chief deals blow to SNP pound plan
Bank Of England governor Mark Carney has said that a currency union with an independent Scotland would be "incompatible with sovereignty".