As long as the number one worry for people, keeping them up at nights, is whether they're going to have a job in the morning, then they are less likely to resist unfair changes, or unfair treatment, or cuts in real pay at work. Frances O'Grady cutjobkeep share on social
My impression is that most women public service workers have a long fuse. Precisely because they care so deeply about services, more than anyone, they still want to find a sensible and fair negotiated agreement. But their patience has run out. Frances O'Grady agreementcaredeeply share on social
There is nothing that says unions have a God-given right to be there. We have to work at it and make ourselves relevant to every section of the workforce. Frances O'Grady godmakerelevant Change image and share on social
The TUC's new slogan 'a future that works' sets a profound challenge. Austerity and rapid deficit reduction is failing in its own terms, but even at its best it is short-sighted, muddle-through politics with no vision of a new economic model. Frances O'Grady austeritychallengedeficit share on social
I do know what it's like to worry about bills, I do know what it's like to worry about even finding a child-minder, never mind paying them. Frances O'Grady billchildfind Change image and share on social
I am a feminist and I have no problems being called that. Frances O'Grady callfeministproblem Change image and share on social
All the evidence shows very clearly that if you are a member of a trade union you are likely to get better pay, more equal pay, better health and safety, more chance to get training, more chance to have conditions of work that help if you have caring responsibilities... the list goes on! Frances O'Grady carechancecondition share on social
I suspect there are people in all walks of life who need to be dragged into the 21st century in terms of attitudes towards women. Frances O'Grady 21stattitudecentury Change image and share on social
My first hero, as a teenager, was James Connolly. I remember discovering that he was a feminist, and that was an eye-opener, coming from a man of such poverty. Frances O'Grady comeconnollydiscover Change image and share on social
RFK was a compelling figure because he was willing to challenge his audiences, and in turn connect with them in a unique way. Kennedy showed that our values define us and can inspire others to believe in the possibility of change and a better society. Frances O'Grady audiencechallengechange share on social