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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA)
ACTSA, the successor to the Anti-Apartheid Movement, campaigns in support of peace, democracy and development in Southern Africa. 28 Penton Street, London N1 9SA Tel: 020 7833 3133 Fax: 020 7837 3001.


Adult Learners' Gateway
A DfES web site providing links to advice on adult learning and information on Government policy.


Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)
Aims to improve the performance and effectiveness of organisations by providing an independent and impartial service to prevent and resolve disputes and to build harmonious relationships at work. Brandon House, 180 Borough High Street, London SE1 1LW.


Age Concern
Age Concern support people over 50 in the UK. They provide essential services such as day care and information. They are also a campaigning body and work to influence public opinion and government policy about older people.


Age Concern England
Astral House, 1268 London Road, London SW16 4ER Tel: 020 8765 7200 Fax: 020 8765 7211 e-mail: ace@ace.org.uk


Age Positive
Age Positive are a team working in the Department for Work and Pensions, in Sheffield. They promote age diversity in employment and their work includes increasing the retention of people over 50 in work, encouraging employers to use age-diverse practices, analysing the position of older workers in the employment market, and sharing good practice internationally.


American Federation of Labour-Congress of Industrial Organisations (AFL-CIO)
The American equivalent of the TUC, the AFL-CIO is a voluntary federation of America’s unions, representing more than 13 million workers.


Amnesty International, UK Section
17-25 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA Tel: 020 7033 1500 Fax: 020 7033 1503 e-mail: sct@amnesty.org.uk


Andrea Adams Trust
Trust set up to campaign for effective industrial legislation to protect employees from this persistent and widespread abuse of power in the workplace.


Apply to be a Disability Champion
To become a Disability Champion, complete this online application form, you will then be kept up to date with the latest news on the project and associated training courses.


Apprenticeships
Information for young people, employers and stakeholders on the apprenticeships scheme.


Arts for Labour
Arts for Labour concentrates on providing support for arts for the Labour Movement and supports a number of campaigns and specific requests from trade unions.
Arts for Labour, GMB, 22-24 Worpole Road, London SW19 4DD. Tel: 020 8944 0045, Fax: 202 8944 0038, e-mail: info@arts4labour.net


Australian Council of Trade Unions
The Australian equivalent of the TUC, the ACTU is made up of 46 affiliated unions representing around 1.8 million workers.

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BBC Learning
The BBC web site is one of the most popular sites in the country. This area of the site is dedicated to learning and contains information about adult learning.


BBC Skillswise
Games, quizzes and more to help you improve your literacy and numeracy.


BBC webwise
Tips and advice to help you get more out of the internet.


Banana Link
Banana Link's website gives information on the many social and environmental issues that effect the banana trade.


Basic Skills Agency
The Basic Skills Agency is the national development organisation for literacy and numeracy in England and Wales. As well as the latest news on basic skills, the Learning Zone lets you test your basic skills and find out what courses are available.


Black Information Link
The 1990 Trust's independent community interactive site for black communities.


British Safety Council (BSC)
Europe's largest independent occupational health and safety organisation. Campaigns for higher safety standards at work and provides training, risk management, auditing, advisory and assessment programmes and publications.


British Youth Council
BYC represent and involve a unique coalition of young people through their involvement as individuals or through their youth organisations. We bring young people together to agree on issues of common concern and encourage them to bring about change through taking collective action.

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CV Writing Tips
A free resume/CV writing advice and tips web site.


Calderdale Trades Union Council
The Calderdale Trades Union Council represents the trade union branches in the Calderdale Metropolitan Council District of West Yorkshire (UK). It provides a range of services to the local trade union and labour movement.


Campaign for Learning
The Campaign for Learning is a national charity, working to create an appetite for learning in individuals that will sustain them throughout their lives. They campaign to create an inclusive society in which learning is valued, understood, wanted and widely available to every individual.


Campaign for Press and Broadcasting Freedom
8 Cynthia Street, London N1 9FJ Tel: 020 7278 4430 Fax: 020 7837 8868 e-mail: freepress@cpbf.org.uk


Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
Canada's National centre for occupational health and safety information. It has a worldwide reputation as an innovative, expert occupational health and safety resource.


Career Development Loans
Career Development Loans are operated by the Department for Education and Skills in partnership with four high street banks. They can be used to help you gain new qualifications or open the door to a whole new career. You can find out further information about this scheme on this web site.


Carers UK
Carers UK is the voice of carers and the leading campaigning, policy and information organisation for carers.


Central Arbitration Committee (CAC)
UK organisation which deals with trade union recognition. Third Floor, Discovery House, 28-42 Banner Street, London EC1Y 8QE Tel: 020 7251 9747 e-mail: enquiries@cac.gov.uk


Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group, 94 White Lion Street, London N1 9PF Tel: 020 7837 7979 e-mail: staff@cpag.demon.co.uk


Citizens Advice Bureaux Online Information and Advice Site
Provides information on your rights, including benefits, housing and employment, and on debt, consumer and legal issues. Developed by Citizens Advice (the independent advice, policy and campaigning charity), you can get information specific to all four UK countries. See www.citizensadvice.org.uk for information about the CAB.


Citizen’s Advice Bureaux
The Citizen's Advice Bureau Service offers free, confidential, impartial and independent advice. The CAB helps solve problems which are central to people's lives, including debt and consumer issues, benefits, housing, legal matters, employment and immigration. Advisers can help fill out forms, write letters, negotiate with creditors and represent clients at court or tribunal. Myddelton House, 115-123 Pentonville Road, London N1 9LZ Tel: 020 7833 2181 Fax: 020 7833 4371.


Close the Gap
Close the Gap is a partnership project which covers the whole of Scotland. It aims to work in partnership with employers, trade unions and employees to address the pay gap in Scotland.
Evelyn Fraser, Close the Gap Development Manager, Freepost SCO7677, Glasgow G3 6BR, e-mail: info@closethegap.org.uk


Commission for Racial Equality
The Commission for Racial Equality works in partnership with individuals and organisations for a fair and just society which values diversity and gives everyone an equal chance to work, learn and live free from discrimination, prejudice and racism. Elliot House, 10-12 Allington Street, London SW1E 5EH Tel: 020 7828 7022 e-mail: info@cre.gov.uk


Competition Commission
The Competition Commission is an independent public body established by the Competition Act 1998 ('the Act'). The Commission replaced the Monopolies and Mergers' Commission. New Court, 48 Carey Street, London WC2A 2JT Tel: 020 7271 0100 Fax: 020 7271 0367 e-mail: info@cc.gsi.gov.uk

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DTI Employment Market Analysis and Research
These pages include the text of many research papers plus details of current and planned research projects.


DTI Guidance
Working Time Regulation Guidance on the DTI site.


DWP
Department for Work and Pensions.


DWP Tracing Service
If you think you have contributed to a private pension before but have lost touch with the pension provider then the Pension Tracing Service can usually help by tracing it for you.


Daycare Trust
National childcare charity which promotes high quality, affordable childcare for all. Daycare Trust 21st George's Road, London SE1 6ES Tel: 020 7739 2866 e-mail: info@daycaretrust.org.uk


Department for Education and Skills
The Government Department responsible for Lifelong Learning. This site provides information about Government initiatives, Ministerial responsibility within the Department as well as publications, speeches and press releases.


Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Regulates on aspects of employment law and trade union affairs. DTI is responsible for Employment Tribunals and the Low Pay Commission. DTI Enquiry Unit, 1 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0ET Tel: 020 7215 5000


Department of Work and Pensions
The Department of Work and Pensions was formed on 8 June 2001 from parts of the former Department of Social Security and parts of the former Department for Education and Employment. This website provides information about 1. The costs of raising children and with arranging child support maintenance


DfEE - The Union Learning Fund
Details the type of bids the DfEE is looking for and all practical information on how to go about accessing the fund.


DfEE Adult Learners' Gateway
A portal for those looking for advice or wishing to find out about Government policy on adult learning, e-mail: info@dfee.gov.uk


DfEE Work Life Balance
With good practice guidance for employers, key facts, case studies and details of research carried out on this topic. team.work-life-balance@dfee.gov.uk


Directory of Sites in Occupational and Environmental Health
Wide-ranging directory of useful sources on occupational health. Not trade union oriented but still interesting


Disability Champions at Work
The website for Trade Unions delivering excellence for disabled workers in the UK and Ireland.


Disability Discrimination Act 1995
Full text of the Act on the HMSO website.


Disability Rights Commission
The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is an independent body set up by the Government to help secure civil rights for disabled people. DRC Helpline, Freepost MID 02164, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9BR Tel: 08457 622 633 Textphone: 08457 622 644.


Disability Rights Commission Act 1999
Full text of the Act on the HMSO website.

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ECO Website for legal advisers
A resource for legal advisers and representatives conducting claims on behalf of applicants in sex discrimination and equal pay cases in England and Wales


EOC
The Equal Opportunities Commission deal with sex discrimination and inequality related to gender, including good practice in the fair and equal treatment of men and women.


ETUCO Documents on European Works Councils
The ETUC currently comprises 78 member organisations from a total of 34 countries in Western, Central and Eastern Europe, as well as 11 European industry federations, making a total of 60 million members. The ETUC is a united, yet pluralist organisation which determines its policies independently through the deliberations of its Congress and its Executive Committee.


Employers' Forum on Age
EFA is a network of employers confronting age discrimination in the workplace. EFA is the leading authority on age and employment.


Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT)
Superior Court of Record which deals with appeals from the decisions of the Employment Tribunals and Certification Officer. Audit House, 58 Victoria Embankment, London EC4Y 0DS Tel: 020 7273 1040.


Employment Relations Act 1999
Text of the Act on the HMSO web site.


Equal Opportunities Commission
The Equal Opportunities Commission is an expert body on equality between women and men in Great Britain. Works to end sex discrimination, promotes equal opportunities for women and men and reviews and suggests improvements to the Sex Discrimination Act and the Equal Pay Act. Arndale House, Arndale Centre, Manchester M4 3EQ. Tel: 0161 833 9244 e-mail: info@eoc.org.uk


Equality Direct
Designed to give business managers access to general guidance on a wide range of equality issues.


Equality and Human Rights Commission - Working Better
Working Better is a new initiative of the Equality and Human Rights Commission aiming to identify and promote innovative new ways of working which help meet the challenges of the 21st century. Tel. 0845 604 6610. email:info@equalityhumanrights.com


Ethnic Minority Employment Taskforce
This site has documents and information on the taskforce that has been set up in the Department of Work and Pensions to remove barriers to black workers employment in the labour market.


European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
The EU's website on H&S with details of European Week campaigns, factsheets and advice on a range of topics.


European Commission (UK Representation)
8 Storey's Gate, London SW1P 3AT Tel: 020 7973 1992 Fax: 020 7973 1900.


European Commission's Information for Women
EU site about gender equality.


European Commission, Forum on European Works Councils
Free registration is needed to access the site.


European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
Interesting surveys on gender issues, work/life balance and working conditions in the EU.


European Industrial Relations Observatory (EIRO)
The European Industrial Relations Observatory (EIRO) is a monitoring instrument offering news and analysis on European industrial relations. Its aim is to collect, analyse and disseminate high-quality and up-to-date information on key developments in industrial relations in Europe. It aims primarily to serve the needs of national and European level organisations of the social partners, governmental organisations and EU institutions.


European Movement
The European Movement argues that the European Union should be reformed to become more democratic and effective, and campaigns to ensure that Britain can play a full role in its development. Its members come from across the political spectrum. 2nd Floor, 200 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TJ Tel: 020 7881 8989 Fax: 020 7881 8988.


European Network Against Racism
ENAR, a network of European NGOs working to combat racism in all the EU member states. ENAR is determined to fight racism, xenophobia, anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, to promote equality of treatment between EU citizens and third country nationals, and to link local/regional/national initiatives with European initiatives.


European Trade Union Institute for Research, Education and Health and Safety
The ETUI-REHS was formed by the European TUC from three separate groups including the TUTB - which carries out research on H&S for the ETUC and publishes reports on specific topics and a regular bulletin.


European Works Council in Action - A TUC Case Study



Explanatory Notes to the Employment Relations Act 1999
Text of the Explanatory Notes to the Act on the HMSO website.


e-Learning Glossary
A collection of terms and their definitions to help you 'speak' e-learning.


ePolitix.com
ePolitix.com is a free to use internet site which aims to improve communication between elected representatives and the public. To this end ePolitix hosts the largest collection of MPs websites on the internet, as well as providing up-to-date information on news and events around the UK. ePolitix also hosts the public affairs microsites of an ever-growing number of companies, charities and other organisations.

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FTM Network
A support organisation for people born female bodied who are transsexual or transgender and live permanently as men.


Facing Redundancy
Advice from the TUC for people facing redundancy. Includes information about training and retraining.


Fair Pay Campaign March 2000
This is a link to the TUC March 2000 Campaign on Fair Pay for Women.


Family Policy Studies Centre
The Family Policy Studies Centre is an independent organisation set up to analyse and disseminate information about the family. It explores the association between family trends and public policy. In particular, it aims to interpret demographic trends and contemporary family patterns and analyse the impact of public policy on different types of families. Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9SN. Tel: 020 7388 5900 Fax: 020 7388 5600 e-mail: ceridwen.roberts@socres.ox.ac.uk


Fawcett Society
Fawcett is a national organisation campaigning for equality between women and men in the UK.


Financial Assistance Scheme (DWP)
Offers an opportunity for interested people to sign up for updates on the development of the Financial Assistance Scheme as and when information becomes available, as well as links to various other documents from the development of the scheme (so far).


Financial Services Authority
They are an independent body that regulates the financial services industry in the UK.

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Gender Recognition Panel
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTi) and the women and Equality Unit has published Gender Reassignment - a Guide for Employers.


Gender Trust
The UK Charity Helping with Gender Identity Issues.


Get On
Get On campaign web site. The aim of the campaign is to help adults improve their reading, writing and maths.

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Hazards
Excellent site written for union safety reps with lots of international information and the TUC-backed "Hazards" magazine


Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
The website of the regulatory body for health and safety. Lots of useful pages on specific hazarsd and industries


Help The Aged
Help the Aged is working hard for a world in which older people are valued for their contribution to society, involved in their local communities and fulfilled in their needs, hopes and aspirations.

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ICFTU Global Campaign to Stop Child Labour
As part of this campaign, the ICFTU are collecting signatures for a petition which will be presented in September to representatives of Governments, employers' organisations and the IMF and World Bank.


IMAAN
Muslim LGBT Group.


IPA (Involvement & Participation Association)
The IPA is the lead body promoting Social Partnership models at the workplace. 42 Colebrooke Row, London N1 8AF Tel: 020 7354 8040 Fax: 020 7354 8041 e-mail: involve@ipa-involve.com


IUF - International Union of Foodworkers
IUF, International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Associations, website. Use search engine to find news on European Works Councils.


Incomes Data Services Limited
IDS is an independent organisation providing information on pay, pensions, employment law and personnel policies to business, government and unions.


Incorporated Council of Law Reporting (ICLR)
The Incorporated Council of Law Reporting for England and Wales is a charitable organisation set up in 1865 by members of the legal profession. The site includes ICR Express which are free previews of key employment law cases to be published in The Industrial Cases Reports. They cover more employment law cases than any other series and all the reports are written by barristers or solicitors who actually attend the cases reported.


Industrial Relations Research Unit
A major European research centre seeking to promote understanding of industrial relations through inter-disciplinary and theoretically informed empirical inquiry. University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL Tel: 024 7652 4268 Fax: 020 7652 4184 e-mail: irruvj@wbs.warwick.ac.uk


Industrial Relations Services
IRS publish original research and impartial, expert analysis on employment law, human resources, pay, pensions and health and safety. 18-20 Highbury Place, London N5 1QP Tel: 020 7354 5858 Fax: 020 7354 8106 e-mail: publications@irseclipse.co.uk


Industrial Society
The Industrial Society is an independent, not-for-profit campaigning body with over 10,000 member organisations from every part of the economy. 48, Bryanston Square, London W1H 7LN Tel: 020 7479 2000 Fax: 020 7479 2222


Institute for Employment Studies
Independent research and consultancy, covering people management to employment policy, working with employers from all sectors, unions and policy bodies. Mantell Building, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9RF Tel: 01273 686751 Fax: 01273 690430 e-mail: askies@employment-studies.co.uk


Institute of Employment Rights
The Institute of Employment Rights was established in February 1989. It is an independent organisation acting as a focal point for the spread of new ideas in the field of labour law. In 1994 the Institute became a registered charity. Members of the Institute include the general secretaries of most of the trade unions in the UK, many of the leading Labour law academics and practitioners and a number of highly distinguished experts from other fields. The Institute of Employment Rights, The People's Centre, 50-54 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 5SD Tel: 0151 702 6925 Fax: 020 7498 9080 e-mail: office@ier.org.uk


Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
Europe's leading body representing safety and health professionals, with more than 24,000 members. IOSH, The Grange, Highfield Drive, Wigston, Leics LE18 1NN Tel: 0116 257 3100 Fax: 0116 257 3101 e-mail: enquiries@iosh.co.uk


International Centre for Trade Union Rights
Campaigning worldwide for trade union rights. Membership open to organisations and individuals. UCATT House, 177 Abbeville Road, London SW4 9RL Tel: 020 7498 4700 Fax: 020 7498 0611 e-mail: ictur@gn.apc.org


International Labour Organisation
UN specialised agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognised human and labour rights.


International Labour Organisation (ILO) Safety and Health at Work
ILO's Safety website's primary objectives are to create worldwide awareness of the dimensions and consequences of work-related accidents, injuries and diseases;


International Labour Organisation Encyclopedia
ILO's Encyclopaedia of Occupational Health and Safety contains detailed technical information on a wide range of hazards.


Investors in People
Investors in People is the national standard which sets a level of good practice for training and development of people in the workplace.

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Jewish Lesbian and Gay Group



Jobs for All
Is the vitally important report of the Policy Action Team on Jobs - well worth a visit.


Justice for Colombia
Justice for Colombia is a coalition of British trade unions and other organisations that support the Colombian people and trade union movement in their campaign for basic trade union and other human rights and their struggle for peace with social justice. The organisation was started in response to the appalling situation faced by trade unionists in Colombia – the most dangerous place in the world to be a member of a trade union.

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Labour Campaign for Lesbian and Gay Rights
Campaigning organisation for lesbians, gays and bisexuals in the labour movement.


Labour Party
The home page of the Labour Party


Labour Party Regions
• Eastern - web site: www.laboureast.labour.co.uk
• East Midlands - web site: www.eastmidslabour.org.uk
• Greater London - web site: www.labourinlondon.org.uk
• North - web site: www.labournorth.com
• North West - web site: www.northwest-labour.org.uk
• Scotland - web site: www.scottishlabour.org.uk
• South East - web site: www.labour-southeast.org.uk
• South West - e-mail: southwest@new.labour.org.uk
• Wales - web site: www.welshlabour.org.uk
• West Midlands - e-mail: westmidlands@new.labour.org.uk
• Yorkshire and Humberside - e-mail: yorkshire@new.labour.org.uk


Labour Research Department (LRD)
Independent, trade union-based research organisation. 78 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8HF Tel: 020 7928 3649 e-mail: info@lrd.org.uk


LabourStart
International trade union news and discussion forums.


Learndirect
Learndirect provides access to high quality courses, over 80 per cent of them on-line. You choose what to learn, when to learn - and you can learn as quickly or as slowly as you like.


Learning and Skills Council
The Learning and Skills Council is responsible for all post-16 education and training and brings together Training and Enterprise Councils and Further Education Funding Council. There are 47 local Learning and Skills Councils across England.


Learning and Skills Development Agency
The Learning and Skills Development Agency is a national resource for the development of policy and practice for post-16 education and training. This site provides detailed information on the latest programmes, events and useful contacts.


Lesbian and Gay Christians Helpline
A UK-based international Charity.


Liberty
Liberty is a leading human rights organisation. Their Legal Advice Line is 020 7378 8659 which provides free, confidential advice to individuals. 21 Tabard Street, London SE1 4LA Tel: 020 7403 3888 Fax: 020 7407 5354 e-mail: info@liberty-human-rights.org.uk


Lifelong Learning
DfEE-supported website for the encouragement, promotion and development of lifelong learning.


Local Government Association
As the national voice for local communities, the LGA speaks for nearly 500 local authorities representing over 50 million people and spending £65 billion a year on local services. The LGA has been established to promote the case for democratic local communities which are prosperous, safe, healthy and environmentally sustainable, and which provide equality of opportunity for all citizens. Local Government Association, Local Government House, Smith Square, London SW1P 3HZ Tel: 020 7664 3000 Fax: 020 7664 3030 or contact the LGA Information Helpline on 020 7664 3131 or by e-mail to info@lga.gov.uk


Local Government Information Unit
22 Upper Woburn Place, London WC1H 0DV Tel: 020 7554 2800 Fax: 020 7554 2801 e-mail: info@lgiu.org.uk


London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
A voluntary organisation which aims to provide a 24 hour information, support and referral service for lesbians and gay men.


Low Pay Commission (LPC)
Independent advisory body established as a result of the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 to advise the Government about the National Minimum Wage. general enquiries 020 7215 0459 e-mail: lpc@gtnet.gov.uk

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Make Child Benefit Count Campaign
Child benefit and its predecessor, family allowances, are 60 years old this year. To mark this anniversary the Make Child Benefit Count campaign is calling on the Government to increase child benefit and ensure that younger children get the same rate as the oldest child.


Marchmont Observatory
Guidelines on good practice in e-learning and work-based training.


MaturityWorks
MaturityWorks is the first UK site of its kind for the older and more experienced worker. This site offers a platform for discussion for older workers with an up-to-date collection of resources and articles. And a way of keeping up with one of the issues - the need to address age discrimination and broaden employment opportunities for older workers.


Modern Apprenticeship
Part of the DfES web site which explains Modern Apprenticeships, what qualifications you can work towards and who to contact to find out more.


Money to Learn
A DfES web site providing advice on financial help for adults in further and higher education.


Move On
Move On is a national project aiming to share the success of a pilot project in Somerset and developing its approach further. It offers Level 1 and 2 learners the new national Certificate in Adult Literacy and numeracy with a free brush-up course, aiming to reach new learners who don't see themselves as needing help with their basic skills.

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NIACE - The National Organisation for Adult Learning
Providing information on the work carried out by NIACE to promote and support adult learning.


NVQs
Want to make sense of NVQs? This site explains NVQs and provides advice to help you gain an NVQ.


National Aids Trust



National Assembley Against Racism
The National Assembly Against Racism was established in 1994. In all its activities the NAAR is guided by its founding principle that the agenda against racism must be set by those who experience it.


National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) is the umbrella body for the voluntary sector in England, and has a growing membership of over 1,000 voluntary organisations, ranging from large national bodies to community groups, volunteer bureaux and development agencies working at local level. Regent's Wharf, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL Tel: 020 7713 6161 Fax: 020 7713 6300 e-mail: helpdesk@ncvo-vol.org.uk


National Institute for Economic and Social Research (NIESR)
2 Dean Trench Street, Smith Square, London SW1P 3HE Tel: 020 7222 7665 Fax: 020 7654 1900 e-mail: enquiries@niesr.ac.uk


National Pensioners Convention
The National Pensioners Convention is Britain's biggest pensioner organisation representing over 1000 local, regional and national pensioner groups with a total of 1.5m members.


National Statistics Office
The National Statistics Office Online, is the new web site from the UK’s Office for National Statistics. This is the official UK government source for statistical data and metadata, from national to local level.


New Economics Foundation
The New Economics Foundation (NEF) works to construct a new economy centred on people and the environment. Founded in 1986, it is now an independent think tank, combining research, advocacy, training and practical action. NEF is a registered charity funded by individual supporters, charitable trusts, public finance such as the National Lottery, businesses, and international grant-giving bodies. 3 Jonathan Street, London SE11 5NH Tel: 020 7820 6300 Fax: 020 7820 6301 e-mail: info@neweconomics.org


New Opportunities Fund
The National Opportunities Fund is a Lottery Distributor which was created to award grants to health, education and environment projects throughout the UK.


Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign
The NSC is a political and human rights organisation which works in partnership with progressive organisations in Nicaragua and the UK that promote the values of the Sandinista Revolution: social and economic justice and popular participation. The NSC carries out campaigning and lobbying work in the UK and the development of political and economic solidarity at all levels between the UK and Nicaragua. 129 Seven Sisters Road, London N7 7QG Tel: 020 7272 9619 Fax: 020 7272 5476 e-mail: nsc@nicaraguasc.org.uk


Northern Ireland Assembly
Information and news from the Northern Ireland Assembly.

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Occupational and Environment Diseases’ Association
Charity that gives support and guidance for absestos victims and their families.

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Pensions Ombudsman
Deals with complaints or disputes about occupational and personal schemes.


Parents at Work
Useful site by a registered charity that has sources of information and advice to help children, working parents and their employers find a better balance between work and home responsibilities. There are three zones to explore: the parent zone, the employer zone and the awards zone. Address: Parents at Work, 1-3 Berry Street London EC1V 0AA Tel: 020 7253 7243 Fax: 020 7253 6253 e-mail: info@parentsatwork.org.uk


Pay Wizard
PayWizard is a free salary checker service, letting you compare your earnings against what other people get for the same job.


Pensions Forum – Building consensus
Online Pensions Forum from the DWP that will enable easier access to information on their proposals and the opportunity to participate in online debates around key issues of concern. They will be looking to hold debates on issues such as creating personal accounts and continuing to tackle pensioner poverty


Pensions Resource Groups
The Pensions Resource Groups are independent pension groups and their websites have much useful information for trustees and activists.


People's History Museum
National centre for the collection, conservation, interpretation and study of material relating to the history of working people in Britain.


Play Fair at the Olympics Campaign
International campaign website - visit and send e-action cards to the sportswear companies that are failing to protect workers' rights in the run up to the Olympic Games.


Political Links
Encyclopaedic Political Affairs site.


Press for change
Largest representative organisation for trans people in the UK.


Progress
Progress is an organisation for Labour Party members and trade unionists. It aims to promote debate and encourage a real dialogue between Labour's grassroots and party leadership.

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Race In Trade Unions - London Metropolitan University Workin Lives Institute
This web site is part of a European Research Project looking at the role of Trade Unions in challenging racism and xenophobia in the workplace.


Read Write Plus
The home page of the Adult Basic Skills Strategy Unit, which leads and co-ordinates all aspects of the national strategy to improve levels of adult literacy and numeracy in England.


Right care Right deal
A national campaign to build public awareness and support for the need for brave and innovative solutions for the social care system for older and disabled people, their families and carers.


Rights of Women
Details of advice line, and downloadable information sheets and other resources for women seeking legal help.


Risks
RISKS is the TUC's weekly online health and safety bulletin and its free! Register for national and international trade union news on H&S delivered direct to your inbox.


Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
A charity that promotes safety in all areas of life, including road safety and occupational safety.

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SafeWork South Australia
Spot the hazards in the virtual supermarket. Just for fun, pick a wrong answer to see what happens. Then try the virtual office and the virtual hotel as well!


Scottish Executive
The Scottish Executive is the devolved Government for Scotland. The Executive was established in 1999, following the first elections to the Scottish Parliament.


Scottish Parliament
Information and news from the Scottish Parliament.


Social Security Advisory Committee
An independent statutory body set up in 1980 to advise the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, and the Department of Social Development in Northern Ireland, on social security matters.


Social Security Committee
The House of Commons Select Committee on Social Security's reports are playing an increasingly important part in debates about welfare reform.


Stephen Lawrence Task Group Campaign
This is a link to the Stephen Lawrence Task Group Campaign site for 2000. The Task Group has launched an ambitious action plan, which commits the TUC to a serious shift of resources to tackle racism in the workplace. This includes the aim of producing joint guidelines with the employers' organisation, the CBI, and the Commission for Racial Equality on eradicating racism at work.


Stonewall
Lesbian and Gay Lobbying and Campaigning Group.


Support Caribbean Bananas
If the European union goes ahead and removes banana quotas for the Caribbean it will be condeming the industry to death. Almost all Caribbean banana exports come to the UK, and the economies of the islands will be unable to replace the loss of this trade. Caribbean farmers and farmworkers need your support now.

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TIGER
Provided by the DTI, TIGER is a user-friendly guide through UK employment law. TIGER currently focuses on the National Minimum Wage but will expand to cover many aspects of employment law.


TUC
The TUC is the voice of Britain at work with more than 70 member unions representing nearly seven million working people from all walks of life. This site contains information about the latest TUC campaigns, press releases, policy briefings as well as advice papers on your rights at work.


TUC H&S
The TUC's H&S web pages contain a vast amount of information. Use the alphabetical index down the left hand side of the screen to find your way through it.


TUC Learn On-Line
The TUC's on-line learning platform, which provides access to TUC Education courses.


TUC Learning Services
The TUC Learning Services web site offers up to the minute news and information on Lifelong Learning and learning through the workplace. A must visit site for Learning Reps.


TUC Partnership Institute
The official TUC Partnership Institute microsite.


Terrence Higgins Trust helpline



The DWP Pensions Service
Part of the Department for Work and Pensions. It provides information for individuals about pensions and other Pensioner benefits in the UK.


The Government's website for the over 50s



The Guidance Council
This is the web site of the National Advisory Council for Careers and Educational Guidance, generally called the Guidance Council. The Guidance Council is the national body for all organisations in the UK concerned with information, advice and guidance about learning and work for adults and young people.


The National Training Awards
The National Training Awards are presented to organisations and individuals who have achieved lasting excellence and success through training. It is aimed at those who have decided to improve their chances of success through learning new skills. Find out how to enter the 2002 awards on this web site.


The Occupational Road Safety Alliance
An umbrella group of organisations dedicated to improving the management of occupational road risk. Mary Watkins of Prospect represents the TUC on the alliance.


The Pension Service
The Pension Service website is published by the Government to provide information about state and private pensions. It tells you what you should be thinking about – whether you’re just starting out, about to retire or already retired.


The Pensions Advisory Service
An independent organisation that gives advice and information on occupational and personal pensions.


The Pensions Regulator
The regulatory body for work based pension schemes.


The Runnymede Trust
Runnymede trust acts as a bridge-builder between various minority ethnic communities and policy-makers.


The Union Makes Us Strong: TUC History Online
The Union Makes Us Strong: TUC History Online is a brilliant and fascinating resource, tracing the history of the trade union movement. It has been created by partnership between London Metropolitan University and the TUC.


Trade Union European Information Project
Provides full text of the fourteen issues of the European Review.


Trade Union Laws
The Institute of Employment Rights, chronology of trade union law 1979-1995. 177 Abbeville Road, London SW4 9RL.


Trade Unions
This area of the TUC web site contains a comprehensive list of unions, their contact details and web sites.

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UK Coalition of people living with HIV and AIDS
The UK Coalition of People Living with HIV and AIDS is an organisation committed to "enabling the diverse voices of people living with HIV and AIDS to be heard with a view to influencing change".


UK National Work Stress Network
The website for the trade union backed UK National Stress Network offers advice, information and contacts.


UK Online Centres
UK Online Centres allow anyone in England to have access to the internet and e-mail near to where they live. This web site will help you find your nearest centre and provide you with more information on what UK Online Centres can offer.


UNI (Union Network International)
UNI is the skills and services international launched on January 1, 2000. UNI has nearly 1,000 affiliated unions in 140 countries around the world, representing more than 15 million members. UNI is a global union and our job is to help affiliated unions and their members to put people first in this increasingly globalised economy. UNI encourages solidarity across borders, raises issues of common concern with employers, governments and international bodies and promotes trade union rights worldwide


UNI Commerce Sector (Union Network International)
UNI Commerce is the biggest Sector of UNI (Union Network International) with close to five million members worldwide. Mergers and takeovers in retail and wholesale trade have created new giant corporations and changed the whole industry. UNI’s role is to make the voice of working people in commerce heard on global and regional levels. In dialogue and negotiations with multinationals and international employers’ associations, UNI Commerce promotes stable employment and good jobs.


US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
NIOSH is the federal US agency that advises on the prevention of work-related disease and injury. Information on a wide range of chemical, electrical, ergonomic and other hazards from a US perspective.


US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
The US "equivalent" to the HSE. Useful advice on common hazards but don't forget the legal system is totally different and workplaces practices often vary as well.


Unemployment Unit and Youthaid
The Centre For Economic and Social Inclusion was formed in June 2001 by a merger of two well-established organisations: Unemployment Unit


Union Learning Fund
The Union Learning Fund (ULF) was set up in 1998 by the government as a source of funding to help trade unions promote and organise learning opportunities in the workplace. The ULF has been allocated £39.6m from 2003-2006 to continue the work done so far.


Unions Together
Building a better Britain together - Please visit the UnionsTogether General Election website to find out what the Labour Government will do for working people, how to volunteer on the campaign & how to apply for a vote or postal vote.


Unions21
Unions 21 exists to provide an 'open space' for discussion on the future of the trade union movement. On this site you will find news about our current projects and future plans, newsletters and reports to download and details of our events.


United Kingdom Parliament
Information about the UK Parliament, the House of commons and the House of Lords.


University for Industry
Ufi aims to increase the demand for Lifelong Learning and promote the Government's vision of a learning culture. The Ufi's learning services are delivered through Learndirect.

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Wales TUC Learning Services
Keep up-to-date with the latest information on Learning Services in Wales on this bilingual web site.


War on Want
War on Want fights poverty in developing countries in partnership and solidarity with people affected by globalisation. They campaign for workers' rights and against the root causes of global poverty, inequality and injustice. Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London, EC2A 4LT. Tel: 020 7549 0555 Fax: 020 7549 0556


Welfare Rights Service
This site covers welfare rights and offers information and advice on various benefits and allowances such as Carers Allowance, Tax Credits, Income Support and Jobseekers Allowance.


Welsh Assembly
Information and news from the Welsh Assembly.


Women and Pensions Campaign
The EOC is co-ordinating the Women's Pensions Network.


Women's Unit
Works towards the Government's objective of ensuring that the women's agenda is at the heart of Government. 5th floor, Eland House Bressenden Place London SW1D 5DU Tel: 020 7944 0601.


Work and Health Information Gateway
A source for information and contacts dealing with your work and your health.


Workers' Educational Association
The Workers' Education Association is the largest voluntary provider of adult learning opportunities. This web site includes information on its workplace learning initiatives.


Workplacelaw.net
Workplacelaw.net is an online resource for information on law in the workplace. The site includes up-to-date news on health and safety and employment law, and visitors can subscribe to a free fortnightly news roundup. The information on workplacelaw.net is contributed by leading law firms, journalists and features extracts from the TUC's RISKS e-bulletin. Asset Information Limited, 2nd floor Daedalus House, Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2RE Tel: 0871 777 881 Fax: 0871 777 882 e-mail: info@workplacelaw.net


Worktrain
The national jobs and learning site delivered by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES), Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Employment Service. This site will help you find jobs, training courses, career information and childcare providers


www.UNIONREPS.org.uk
The TUC has launched a new web service, specially developed for union representatives and stewards. This new site will help reps from different workplaces and different unions, to network online and learn from each other’s experiences. The site also provides news, information and resources to help reps to do their jobs, as well as a fortnightly e-newsletter.

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