Commenting on today’s official statistics showing a 33,000 / 3.7% rise in trade union membership in Wales, Wales TUC General Secretary Shavanah Taj said:
“These figures show clearly that more and more people in Wales are recognising the invaluable role that that unions play. They confirm what we’re seeing in workplaces across the country: unions are winning on behalf of their members and protecting them from the worst impacts of the cost of living crisis.
“They also give a timely boost to the Welsh Government’s Fair Work agenda. The forthcoming Social Partnership Bill will help workers have a real voice in the decisions that impact on their working lives.
“Joining a union gives you a voice at work and better pay and conditions. Every day we reach new pay deals with employers that are helping our members keep up with the rising cost of living.
“Employers benefit from their staff being in trade unions too, such as the workplace training unions help organise. And our economy benefits from the boost to productivity that comes from a trained and well organised workforce.”
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