Breakfast Briefing with Paul Nowak, General Secretary, TUC
Join us for this special briefing into the role of Trade Unions both in economic growth and employment rights as well as their upcoming priorities and challenges in enhancing cross-sector collaboration.
When registering for this event you can choose whether you would prefer to attend in-person or virtually. Please note in-person capacity is limited, and any members we are unable to accommodate face-to-face will be offered the opportunity to join virtually. The livestream will run from 08:30 – 09:30.
Following the Government’s budget and plans for long-term economic growth, WIG is delighted to welcome Paul Nowak, General Secretary, Trade Union Congress, to share his insights into the impact of the employment bill, the role for Trade Unions within the economy and the impact of the budget on the workforce.
By attending on the day, you will:
- Explore the role of the Trade Unions in relation to this Government, and how cross-sector collaboration can play a key role in ensuring joint successes
- Gain insights into the TUC’s strategies for developing and contributing to employment rights legislation
- Pose your questions to Paul in a live audience Q&A
Speaker
Paul Nowak became General Secretary of the TUC in January 2023. He has been an active trade unionist and campaigner all of his working life. He was a member of the first intake of the TUC's Organising Academy in 1998, and joined the TUC’s staff, later becoming Regional Secretary for the north of England and subsequently Head of Organising. He was appointed TUC Assistant General Secretary in 2013 and Deputy General Secretary in 2016.
Paul led the campaign against the government's plans for regional pay in the public sector, introduced the Leading Change programme to develop the skills of senior trade unionists, and worked closely with member unions to defend public sector pensions. Paul has worked closely with unions and employers to negotiate successful resolutions to major disputes including at the Royal Mail and British Airways.
Paul has represented the TUC on the ACAS Council, Strategic Trade Advisory Group, Green Jobs Taskforce and TUUT which provides charitable grants to unio-supported organisations. He is the vice-chair of the UK-EU Domestic Advisory Group.
Paul is married to Vicky. They have three grown-up children and live on the Wirral, Merseyside.
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