TUC wants working time opt-out scrapped
News Article 10 May 2005
Unions have called for a "sensible compromise" to end the deadlock over EU rules on a 48-hour working week.
CBI warns ministers on public sector sick leave
News Article 9 May 2005
The CBI has warned that high levels of absence among public sector workers cost the economy £4.1bn last year.
FBU election sends warning to Labour
News Article 6 May 2005
In a move that could spell more trouble for Labour, Andy Gilchrist has lost the battle for leadership of the Fire Brigades Union.
Women workers 'have most at stake in election'
News Article 2 May 2005
The TUC has published its pre-election review of the main party manifestos, concluding that women workers have the most to gain or lose on May 5.
TUC warns on workplace racism
News Article 15 April 2005
Racism is continuing to hold back the careers of many black workers, a TUC report has warned.
TUC attacks civil service 'savings'
Press Review 8 April 2005
Unions have again attacked Labour and Tory plans to cut the size of the civil service as self-defeating.
Unions slam civil service cuts
News Article 8 April 2005
The TUC has attacked plans to axe large numbers of civil servants, while challenging the view that the public services are stuffed full of "bowler hats and bureaucrats".
EU consultation rules prompt row
News Article 6 April 2005
Unions and bosses have clashed over new rules on involving workers in company decisions.
Unions cautious on childcare scheme
News Article 6 April 2005
Parents should think carefully before making use of a new government childcare offer, says the TUC.
Unions win cash for workplace learning
News Article 21 March 2005
The education secretary has given her backing to a TUC drive to boost workplace learning.
Unions claim victory on 'two-tier workforce'
News Article 18 March 2005
The government has announced a major extension of the code that governs the treatment of public sector workers who are contracted out to the private sector.
TUC urges employees to 'work your hours'
News Article 25 February 2005
Workers have been urged to work their contractual hours and not give their employers any free labour.
Unions vent anger over pension plans
News Article 18 February 2005
Trade unions have staged nationwide protests against the changes ministers are planning to make to the pensions of public sector workers.
Action urged on workplace safety
News Article 17 February 2005
Hundreds of employees are being sacked for speaking out against unsafe working conditions, according to a report published by the TUC.
Unions 'have key role in tackling African poverty'
News Article 16 February 2005
Unions have a crucial role to play in ending poverty in Africa, the TUC has said.
