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Rising job levels since recession driven by surge in self-employment, says TUC
The rising number of people in work since the recession has been driven by a surge in...
The Prime Minister is 'tilting at windmills' on working time, says TUC
The TUC has accused the Prime Minister of 'tilting at windmills' ahead of his speech later today on the...

Underground agency staff to be balloted
Tube union RMT said today that it is to ballot all staff working on London Underground's "Trainpeople" agency contract for strike action...
Four year real wage fall will cost average worker £6,000
The average worker will lose around £6,000 by 2014 as a result of wages failing to keep pace with rising prices,...

RMT shows continued growth in face of savage attack on jobs
Rail, maritime and transport union RMT announced today that the organisation has continued to increase its membership...
Benefits up-rating cap is unfair and a big political risk for the government, says TUC
Ahead of the Commons vote today (Tuesday) on capping the up-rating of welfare benefits, TUC...

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