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A call for the revival of political and economic education

Political and economic education is pitiful, and via political parties, the education system and trade unions, it desperately needs to be revived One way we participate in democracy is by […]

Embracing data is key to the future of unions

Learning to read and predict our changing environment through strategic use of data is crucial for the survival of trade […]

Building up the bundle of sticks. New ideas for union organising

A new mini-series of blogs, published by SPERI and openDemocracy, will present new ideas for how unions can organise and […]

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New study identifies innovative approaches to tackle forced labour in global supply chains

A major new report published today proposes new policy interventions to tackle previously unaddressed root causes of exploitative work conditions. ‘Confronting […]

The working lives of the under-30s show the future of work for us all

New research by the TUC to understand the lives of Britain’s young workers will help improve work and give them […]

Back to the future: women’s work and the gig economy

Learning from the history of women’s work can help to overcome discrimination and improve working conditions in the gig economy […]

Falling through the gaps: insecure work and the social safety net

Labour market support systems need to adapt to better support the growing number of workers in vulnerable employment Vulnerable employment, […]

Organising against the gig economy – lessons from Latin America?

New strategies of organisation and workers’ control in Latin America suggest ways to tackle the insecurity of the gig economy […]

New Unions, Old Laws – Why flexibility is key in the ‘gig economy’

The gig economy companies must and can be challenged to better protect their workers; this can be done under existing […]

The Changing World of Work and the trade union movement’s response

The economy and employment are changing fast, but there are important steps that unions can take to be prepared In […]

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