New union group

Union representation in Parliament has taken a step forward with the Parliamentary launch of the Trade Union Co-ordinating Group (TUCG), originally launched at last year’s Trades Union Congress.

The event was the initiative of Labour MP John McDonnell. Although he was absent having been banned from the House of Commons for a protest against the Heathrow third terminal, other MPs attended.

The TUCG brings together seven unions — BFAWU, FBU, NAPO, NUJ, PCS, POA and RMT — with MPs friendly to the labour movement. The group’s aim is to present a coherent voice in Parliament on behalf of workers.