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Frances O’Grady: Unions will have to change – but they will always be essential

10 September, 2017

As trade unionists gather in Brighton for the movement’s annual Congress, General Secretary Frances O’Grady writes exclusively for LFF on the challenges and opportunities for the movement in the year ahead.

Want to really ‘take back control’? Join a trade union

Frances O'Grady

7 February, 2017

TUC chief says we need unions now more than ever

Frances O’Grady: Trade unions are ready to face the challenges of Brexit

Frances O'Grady

11 September, 2016

The TUC head reflects on the road ahead as Congress 2016 kicks off in Brighton

Restricting strike action is Thatcherite nostalgia – it must be stopped

Frances O'Grady

7 September, 2014

The Conservatives are planning to make strikes so restrictive they cross the boundary into an attack on fundamental civil liberties. We must stand up to them

Britain still needs a pay rise

Frances O'Grady

6 April, 2014

Britain badly needs a pay rise, right across the board.