Never has a strong, responsible trade union movement been so needed. With austerity policies biting hard and with no evidence that they are working, people at work need the TUC to speak up for them now more than ever. Frances O'Grady austeritybiteevidence share on social
In the U.S. the powerful critics of austerity such as Paul Krugman and Robert Reich rightly identify the decline of 'labor' as a problem, and renewing trade unionism part of the solution. Our opportunity is to make the same case in the UK. Frances O'Grady austeritycasecritic 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
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
The image of the unions is still not in tune with where we actually are, which is fifty-fifty men and women, with an increasing number of women at the top. I think it is changing, but I'm not complacent about this. Frances O'Grady changecomplacentfifty share on social
There is this sense of David Cameron leading a Government that's badly out of touch with ordinary people's lives. I'd absolutely welcome the opportunity to show all political leaders what life is like for most people. Frances O'Grady absolutelybadlycameron share on social
When I look at my daughter, who's 24, she is much more confident than I ever was and her expectations are higher. But I worry that there is a backlash brewing against progress on equality. Frances O'Grady backlashbrewconfident Change image and 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
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