Marking TUC Young Workers Month This November

November is TUC Young Workers Month, when the whole trade union movement comes together to celebrate, and campaign on issues affecting, young members.

By Maddy Radcliff Published: 05 November 2021 | 12:40 PM Updated: 01 December 2021 | 11:19 AM

Blurred vision of a protest march seen from behind, the centre of the image is on a person with long blonde hair under a pink hat, wearing a grey coat. — Trade union members are mobilising for climate justice by joining marches across the UK. Photo credit: Shutterstock

This year, the TUC is hosting a series of events and roundtables to hear from you on a range of issues. Register for the online events – and share them with young members you know.

Can’t afford it, can’t get on – young people in work need better jobs and pay, Wednesday 17 November, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
This ends now – how we stop harassment and violence against women, Thursday 25 November, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
#Organise – getting young workers into unions and active, Tuesday 30November, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Mobilising for climate justice

Trade union members are mobilising for climate justice by joining marches across the UK. Be part of the global day of action on Saturday 6 November, in person or online.

The global climate emergency is here and now.

Be part of a global day of action for climate justice this Saturday. Join trade union members at demos in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Nottingham, Sheffield, Manchester, Glasgow and Norwich... https://t.co/ssbdG2E5X7
— Musicians' Union (@WeAreTheMU) November 4, 2021

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