Paul Nowak
United Kingdomunion leaderMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Paul Nowak is the general secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), an organization representing the interests of trade unions in the UK. He has been vocal about workers' rights and has called for greater protections for seasonal migrant workers facing exploitation and unfair pay practices. Nowak advocates for fair wages and better working conditions, emphasizing the importance of holding employers accountable for any abusive practices.
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Paul Nowak, the general secretary of the TUC, said the move was 'historic' and gave workers 'vital rights'.
From migration to Mandelson: Keir Starmer’s successes and failures as prime minister | Keir StarmerUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-22
Paul Nowak called for a united front against the misogyny in Reform UK.
Does Nigel Farage have a problem with women? | Nigel FarageUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-21
Paul Nowak said Trump's tariffs threaten key British manufacturing sectors and jobs.
European industry hits out at Trump’s ‘ludicrous’ demands over Greenland | Trump tariffsUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-19
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak emphasizes the importance of recognizing workers who will be working on Christmas Day.
Gold, silver and platinum hit record highs as investors look for Santa rally; oil climbs amid Venezuela blockage – business live | BusinessUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-24
Paul Nowak, the TUC general secretary, said there was no excuse for workers being cheated out of money they're owed.
Centrica and Holland & Barrett fined for underpaying staffUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-17
Paul Nowak, the general secretary of the TUC, expressed confidence that the government will deliver on its commitments to the Employment Rights Bill.
Unions warn government not to water down workers' rights billUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-08
Paul Nowak, general secretary of the Trades Union Congress described it as 'a vital step forward'.
Pension Commission to look at why four-in-ten fail to save enoughUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-21
Trades Union Congress (TUC) general secretary Paul Nowak welcomed action 'to reduce sky-high energy costs for manufacturers'.
Lower energy costs part of government's 10-year plan for industryUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-23
Paul Nowak said the hypocrisy is stunning regarding Farage's actions.
‘They feel betrayed’: how Reform UK is targeting votes in Britain’s manufacturing heartlands | EconomicsUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-21
Paul Nowak, the general secretary of the TUC, said the exemption takes us back from the brink and many workers will breathe easier as a result.
White House signals UK will be spared 50% steel and aluminium tariffs | Trade policyUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-04
Paul Nowak, the TUC’s general secretary, has raised concerns about the trade deal with the Gulf states.
Dismay as UK prepares to sign ‘values-free’ £1.6bn trade deal with Gulf states | Trade policyUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-29
Paul Nowak said the deal 'takes us back from the brink and many workers will breathe easier as a result'.
Trump and Starmer confirm ‘breakthrough’ US-UK trade deal | Trade policyUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-08
Paul Nowak is the TUC general secretary who welcomed the bill but urged further action.
Emergency law passed to force loss-making steel companies to keep operating | British SteelUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-12
Paul Nowak welcomed the bill but urged the government to go further.
Bill to save British Steel plant becomes law after king’s approval | British SteelUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-12
Paul Nowak, general secretary of the TUC, said: 'Donald Trump has just made the strongest possible argument for the UK to positively reset its economic relationship with the EU.'
Trump hits UK with 10% tariffs as he ignites global trade war | Trade policyUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-02
The TUC general secretary, Paul Nowak, said: 'It’s time for a commonsense trade deal that works for workers and business in the UK and EU.'
Britain’s biggest unions call for much closer UK-EU ties amid ‘volatile’ global economy | TUCUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-07
Paul Nowak, TUC general secretary, emphasized the need for fair pay for all workers.
‘Exploited’ migrant farm workers in UK paid for picks, not hours | Workers' rightsUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-22
