A new agreement signed in Indonesia between major sportswear brands and textile, clothing and footwear unions in the country has raised hopes that merchandise produced for the London 2012 Games can be produced in factories free from exploitation, says the TUC today (Wednesday).
Commenting on new official statistics on longevity published today (Wednesday) that show the gap between the life expectancies of people living in deprived and prosperous areas has increased sharply, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:
Commenting on the publication today (Wednesday) of the Low Pay Commission's remit for 2011/12 by the Department for Business, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has today (Wednesday) revealed that last year was another difficult and dangerous year for trade unionists around the world, with 90 murdered for their efforts defending workers' rights.
Low and median incomes increased by just 27 and 56 per cent in the 30 years up to the recent recession, despite the UK economy more than doubling in size over the same period, according to a new TUC report published today (Monday).
Commenting on the latest figures for commute times, published today (Thursday) by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:
A new report uncovering the treatment of migrant workers in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates is being published today by the International Trade Union Confederation.
Low corporate tax rates reduce revenues but fail to create jobs, according to a new TUC report published today (Saturday).
Commenting on Growth Without Gain? – the interim report of the Commission on Living Standards published today (Friday) – TUC Deputy General Secretary Frances O'Grady said:
Commenting on the Public Accounts Committee report 'The impact of the 2007-2008 changes to public service pensions' published today (Thursday), TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: