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8 Feb 2013

TUC issues manifesto for safety in the workplace

The TUC has issued a new ten-point safety at work manifesto.
18 Dec 2012

Vigil: Edinburgh Woollen Mill urged to act on Bangladesh deaths

On 24 November 2012, a factory in Bangladesh, Tazreen Fashions, went up in flames killing at least 120 workers and injuring 150 more.
14 Sep 2012

Cutting safety inspections 'puts millions at risk' say unions

Government plans to abolish safety inspections in thousands of UK businesses will put the health of millions of workers at risk, say union leaders.
5 Aug 2012

Workers forced to pay for own safety equipment, survey shows

A recent TUC survey reveals that more than one in five workers are being illegally forced to pay for safety equipment out of their own pockets.
1 May 2011

Deaths at work remembered by UK trade unionists

Britain's trade unionists have been taking part in International Workers' Memorial Day, to remember thousands who have died at work.