A new report commissioned by the TUC on the current nature and future of community engagement by trades unions in the UK is released today. The report, written as a result of a collaborative project involving the TUC, Goldsmiths and Darwin College, University of Cambridge finds that there is a compelling case to include community [...]
The Government’s cuts are already damaging jobs and services.
Much worse will come in October’s spending review.
Ministers tell us that there is no alternative. But the cuts won’t just hit vital services, they threaten economic recovery.
Coalition policies are not just about reducing the deficit, but undermining publicly accountable quality services.
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Its that time of year when the TUC Organising Academy is recruiting for trainee organisers and we already have 2 development centres full, those of you interested need to get your applications in as soon as possible to secure a place. For the more experienced organisers out there, there are plenty of opportunities around, have [...]
Well it’s been another fantastic year for the TUC 60 Second Ad Contest. With 33 fabulous entries, it’s a storming success. We have adverts galvanised by robots, involving stunts in swimming pools, adverts using vintage footage or inspired by nature, adverts that are funny or emotive, or aroused by music, but all expressing their passion [...]
While the most obvious reactions to the coalition government’s voracious approach to cutting public spending, as much and as quickly as possible, are the significant risk of further economic downturn and the obvious impact on public and private sector employment. The most recent economic data show that growth is now over 1 per cent. [...]
This is the final call for entries for the TUC 60 Second Ad Contest. Entries must be received by midnight on Monday (GMT Midnight 9th August 2010).
As you already know, the TUC 60 Second Ad Contest is a competition open to everyone. Your challenge is to make a short 60 second ad that illustrates the [...]
There are just 2 weeks left to send in your entries to the TUC 60 second Ad contest. We have received some great entries so far, the competition is absolutely open to everyone, and there are some great prizes to be won. So, if you think that you have a great idea that encourages people [...]
Great poster here that just about sums up what being an organiser is all about. More posters like this can be purchased from the ‘Art for Social Justice’ site at www.rlmarts.com All posters feature the art work of Ricardo Levins Morales.
The contradiction in cutting public spending and promoting Academy status among all schools, giving them more financial freedoms is not lost among the education sector trade unions. This robbing Peter (and battering him over the head) to pay Paul may have gained some short term interest but will only lead to friction and conflict [...]
In the aftermath of a deeply ideological budget announced by a coalition government whose political centre of gravity appears to be firmly right of centre, over the coming months unions will be considering how they respond to policies that have a particular impact on their members and of course to October’s Comprehensive Spending Review which [...]
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