Nearly one in three council housing tenants affected by the bedroom tax have fallen behind on their rent since its introduction earlier this year, according to new figures released today (Thursday) by False Economy.
The TUC has today (Thursday) welcomed a report by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) which calls on the government to crack down on ‘rip-off' pension schemes.
Commenting on the latest inflation figures published today (Tuesday) by the Office for National Statistics, TUC General Secretary Frances O'Grady said:
The TUC has today (Monday) launched a new guide for union reps on how to combat homophobia in the workplace.
Liverpool band, The Farm, will be supporting the TUC's march and rally in Manchester on Sunday 29 September against NHS cuts and privatisation.
Commenting on polling published today (Thursday) by the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG), which shows that over two-thirds (69 per cent) of the public think the government does not understand the concerns of people on low incomes, TUC General Secretary Frances O'Grady said:
Mohammad Taj, a bus driver from Bradford and the TUC's first Muslim President has today (Wednesday) been elected as the next TUC President.
Commenting on the latest labour market figures published today (Wednesday) by the Office for National Statistics, TUC General Secretary Frances O'Grady said
Ed Miliband's warm reception reflected his understanding of the concerns of the modern workplace – the squeeze in living standards and the growth of exploitation through zero-hours contracts.
The TUC has today (Tuesday) announced the winners of this year's Congress awards at its annual conference in Bournemouth.