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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. 231 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 1EH Tel: 020 3263 2001 Fax: 020 7931 9398.

    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

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Campaign for Press and Broadcasting Freedom
    23 Oxford Road, London E17 9NL Tel: 020 8521 5932 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. 22nd Floor, Euston Tower, 286 Euston Road, London NW1 3JJ Tel: 020 7904 2300 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@cpagscotland.org.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, 333 Woodland road G3 6NG e-mail: info@closethegap.org.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. Victoria House, Southampton Row London WC1B 4AD Tel: 020 7271 0100 e-mail: info@cc.gsi.gov.uk

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    ETUC 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.

    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, 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. Room 203, Southbank House, Black Prince Road, London SE1 7SJ Tel: 0203 176 0543.

    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.

    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.

    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. Barnett house,32 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2ER. Tel: 01865 270 325 Fax: 01865 270 324.

    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: irruoffice@wbs.ac.uk

    Industrial Relations Services
    IRS publish original research and impartial, expert analysis on employment law, human resources, pay, pensions and health and safety.

    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 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@ictur.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


    Jobcentre Plus
    Jobcentre Plus is a government agency supporting people of working age back into work: full time or part time, temporary or permanent.

    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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    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.

    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: nvco@nvco-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.

    Nextstep
    Nextstep is a Government organisation that gives advice on careers. It is a free friendly service that offers face-to-face help and support about training, learning and the world of work. If you are aged 20 or over, you can use the nextstep service.

    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. 86 Durham Road, London N7 7DT Tel: 020 7561 4836

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

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

    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.

    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.

    Tax help for older people
    An independent free tax advice service for older people on low incomes who cannot afford to pay for professional advice.

    Terrence Higgins Trust helpline


    The Big Care Debate
    The Government is offering everybody the chance to have their say on the reform of adult care and support in England. This is the Big Care Debate. They want to create a National Care Service that is fair, simple and affordable. To set this process in motion, a public consultation document or Green Paper has been published called Shaping the Future of Care Together.

    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 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 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

    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.

    Unlock the camps in Sri Lanka by Amnesty - a briefing paper
    In May 2009, the Sri Lankan government declared victory over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. By the end of May 2009 an additional 300,000 displaced people had fled fighting and were detained in camps: these internally displaced persons camps remain overcrowded and unsanitary. Management of the camps is supervised by the military. Displaced people are not permitted to leave – they are in fact detained without charge or trial. Amnesty International is calling for the release of all displaced people wishing to leave the camps and for the immediate cessation of arbitrary detention of internally displaced people.

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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.

    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's Unit
    Works towards the Government's objective of ensuring that the women's agenda is at the heart of Government. 9th floor, Eland House Bressenden Place London SW1E 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 8881 Fax: 0871 777 8882 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

    World AIDS Day
    The World AIDS Campaign is a global coalition of national, regional and international civil society groups united by the call for governments to honour their AIDS commitments under the slogan “Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise.” The campaign is governed by a steering committee of global constituency-based networks and supported by a team of support staff based primarily in Cape Town, South Africa and partially in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

    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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