Working Together

One voice. Twelve TUC-affiliated unions.

The Trade Union Co-ordinating Group represents independent trade unions working together to advance workplace rights, equality and social justice

SOLIDARITY
Independent Trade Unions

Bringing together affiliated unions to collaborate on issues affecting working people across the UK.

Campaigning for Change

Supporting joint campaigns on workplace rights, equality, public services and social justice.

News, Events & Resources

Sharing updates, events, publications and information from across the TUCG and affiliated unions.

United Through Membership

Representing Independent Trade Unions Across the UK

BFAWU

Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union

Represents workers across the food industry, campaigning for fair pay, safer workplaces and better conditions.

Sector:
Food Industry
Performing Arts

Performing Arts and Entertainment Trade Union

Represents performers and creative practitioners, supporting better pay, contracts and working conditions.

Sector:
Performing Arts
FBU

The Fire Brigades and Rescue Services Union

Represents firefighters and control staff, campaigning on workplace issues, public safety and services.

Sector:
Fire & Rescue
NAPO

The Organisation for Probation and Family Court Staff

Represents probation professionals and family court staff across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Sector:
Probation Services
NEU

The National Union for the Future of Education

Represents teachers, leaders, support staff and education professionals across the education sector.

Sector:
Education
NUJ

The National Union for Journalists & Media

Represents journalists and media workers, promoting professional standards, rights and press freedom.

Sector:
Media
PCS

The Public and Commercial Services Union

Represents civil servants and workers delivering public services across government and related sectors.

Sector:
Public Services
POA

Prison, Correctional and Mental Health Services Providers

Represents prison officers and staff working throughout prisons, secure establishments and related services.

Sector:
Prisons
RMT

The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport

Represents workers across rail, maritime, transport and offshore industries throughout the UK.

Sector:
Transport
UCU

The University and College Union

Represents academic, professional and support staff working in higher and further education.

Sector:
Education
URTU

The United Road Transport Union

Represents road transport professionals, including drivers, logistics and transport industry workers.

Sector:
Transport

NASUWT - The Teachers' Union

The NASUWT, the Teachers’ Union, provides unrivalled protection, benefits and support for teachers.

Sector:
Education
Who We Are

Independent Trade Unions Working Together

The Trade Union Co-ordinating Group brings together independent trade unions to collaborate on shared issues, support joint campaigns and promote the interests of working people across the UK.

To amplify the voice of independent trade unions and advance fairness, equality and workplace rights through cooperation and collective action.

To coordinate campaigns, share expertise and provide a forum where affiliated unions can work together on issues affecting their members and the wider trade union movement.

✅ Independent Unions
✅ Workplace Rights
✅ Collective Action
✅ Equality
✅ Representation
Latest Events

Forthcoming events hosted or supported by the TUCG

14

Sept
2026

Congress
TUC Congress Fringe 2026

Talking to Members about Reform UK: Countering the Arguments

29

Sept
2026

Conference
Labour Party Conference Fringe 2026

How do we Tackle the Cost of Living Crisis?

Latest Updates

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Solidarity with @pcs_union Border Force airport workers , along with @RMTunion and @CWUnews back out on strike from today ✊🎄✊🎄
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Thanks to @LizTwistMP for raising the case of Orchard House Foods workers from @BFAWUOfficial - whose Scrooge bosses left workers without a job or any redundancy pay before Christmas
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Remember clapping for our NHS heroes during the Covid pandemic? It takes more than applause to heat your home and feed your kids. Solidarity with the @theRCN nurses on strike today ✊✊✊
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Support the @RMTunion and @pcs_union strikers today ✊✊✊ It’s ❄️❄️❄️ on the picket lines but the government is feeling the 🔥
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Whether in the public sector or the private sector, any pay offer lower than inflation means workers face a real terms pay cut - during a cost of living crisis.
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Big #solidarity shout to @pcs_union members at DVSA and the Rural Payments Agency who’ll be on strike from tomorrow ✊✊✊ pcs.org.uk
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