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Ministers and bosses must act now on pay and conditions to give a proper boost to all working families, says FRANCES O’GRADY

THIS May Day I have never felt more proud of the trade-union movement and the working people we represent. 

It seems the whole country is beginning to learn the true value of labour. And demanding to know why some of the most important jobs in society are paid the least.

Health and social-care teams putting their health on the line to protect ours. Workers keeping the country going with food, deliveries and essential infrastructure like broadband and energy. And all those battling inequality and prejudice to do their jobs, like BAME workers who are at greater risk from the virus and those at the sharp end of oppression like our trans sisters and brothers.

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