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Trade Unions

On this page you will find links to the UK recognised Trade Unions across the healthcare sector. Trade Unions play an important role in protecting workers' rights both nationally and internationally.


Trade Union Congress (TUC)

When a group of workers act and speak together, their employer has to listen. That’s how unions make things better at work..

Swedwatch

Swedwatch is an independent, non-profit research organisation striving to empower rights holders and to promote responsible business practices.

Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch defends the rights of people in 100 countries worldwide, spotlighting abuses and bringing perpetrators to justice.

Unite

Unite is dedicated to serving the best interests of its members, protecting workers rights and equality and diversity in the workplace by negotiating with employers and government.

Focus on Labour Exploitation [FLEX]

By challenging and transforming the systems and structures that make workers vulnerable to abuse, we’re striving for a world free from all forms of labour exploitation, including forced labour and human trafficking.

Anti-Slavery International

We work in partnership with survivors, international organisations, businesses, governments and communities to help achieve realistic and permanent changes in the systems that currently allow modern slavery to exist.

British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT)

Occupational therapy helps you live your best life at home, at work – and everywhere else. It’s about being able to do the ‘occupations’ you need, want and have to do.

Impactt

We understand the complexity of tackling labour rights issues in relation to commercial realities and sourcing practices.

Corporate Justice Coalition

We bring together groups working to change the rules in order to protect rights, ensure corporations are transparent and accountable, and that people and communities who suffer from corporate abuses have access to justice.

Unison

UNISON is the UK’s largest union, serving more than 1.3 million members. We represent full-time and part-time staff who provide public services, although they may be employed in both the public and private sectors.

Responsible Business Alliance

The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) is the world's largest industry coalition dedicated to responsible business conduct in global supply chains.

Anti-Slavery Collective

The Anti-Slavery Collective’s mission is to eradicate modern slavery for an estimated 50 million people by bringing together change-makers and raising awareness.

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