Embattled Trade Union Congress Cutting Over a Third of Staff in Major Redundancy Drive – Guido Fawkes

Embattled Trade Union Congress Cutting Over a Third of Staff in Major Redundancy Drive

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It seems even the unions are feeling the pinch of Labour’s economic mismanagement. The Trade Union Congress (TUC) – which represents 48 member unions – has just informed its staff of an upcoming round of redundancies. Around 40 out of their 100 full-time equivalent staff are being shown the door by the end of the year. That’s well over a third of the workforce. Who knew that championing workers’ rights meant trimming your own…

The TUC senior leadership team insist this is part of a “recovery and growth” plan, saying:

“The TUC is facing a redundancy situation due to a need to position ourselves for recovery and future growth, by removing duplications and consolidating our resources to optimise efficiency and cost effectiveness. As well as adjusting our approach to the delivery of some key business services”.

Though Guido hears that the real explanation behind the TUC’s coffers running dry is the sharp decline in union memberships, coupled with a spike in political fund contributions to Labour ahead of the general election. They’re hoping Rayner’s ‘Union’ Employment Rights Bill will eventually plug the gap, which will scrap the 10-year ballot for political funds instead reminding members every decade that they can opt out. Time to dip into the solidarity fund…