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workplaces

January 7, 2021

Essential workers face COVID-19 risk because of outdated safety rules, says TUC

Health and Safety Executive inspections must increase dramatically, to root out dangerous practice that spreads the virus, says the TUC.
October 21, 2020

Employers and unions unite in call to save Union Learning Fund

Union learning has proven to be particularly effective at reaching individuals who would not otherwise have engaged in learning, says the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
August 10, 2020

TUC urges employers to keep workers safe as high temperatures continue

With the temperature set to remain above 30degC in many parts of the UK, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) is calling on employers to make sure staff are protected from the sun and heat.
May 25, 2020

ILO issues guidance for safe, healthy return to work during COVID-19

Return to work policies should be informed by a human-centred approach that puts rights and international labour standards at the heart of economic, social and environmental strategies, says the International Labour Organisation.
February 7, 2020

Unionlearn publishes first ever LGBT+ apprenticeships guide

The new guide, published during LGBT History Month and National Apprenticeship Week, will help union reps fully support LGBT apprentices in the workplace.
December 31, 2019

New report models four possible futures of work

The RSA has modelled four possible 'futures of work' in the 2020s, taking into account Brexit, the climate emergency, the ageing society, the pace of technological change, continued dominance of tech giants, the risk of another 2008 style crash, and global political turmoil
July 25, 2019

TUC urges bosses to allow flexible working as temperature soars

The TUC is calling on employers to allow flexible working and to keep workplaces cool so staff can work as comfortably and safely as possible.
June 27, 2019

New alliance calls for law to make employers prevent sexual harassment

'This Is Not Working’, an alliance of more than 20 unions, charities and women’s rights organisations, has launched a petition calling for a new law to make employers prevent sexual harassment in their workplaces
April 23, 2019

ILO publishes new report on occupational safety and health

Changes in working practices, demographics, technology and the environment are creating new occupational safety and health concerns, according to a new report from the International Labour Organisation
April 15, 2019

Young Women's Trust launches new supportive strategy

The Young Women’s Trust is embarking on an ambitious new strategy to support 10,000 young women in boosting their confidence and employability and make workplaces fairer over the next three years.