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Trade unionists in Wales celebrate 25 years of devolution
The Welsh flag before the Guinness Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, February 22, 2020

TRADE unionists in Wales celebrated 25 years of devolution today and welcomed the gains for workers in the country.

Wales TUC general secretary Shavanah Taj said: “Twenty-five years of devolution has delivered for workers in Wales, from free prescriptions to the Real Living Wage for social care workers. 

“Devolution has also mitigated the worst impact of Tory austerity and anti-union laws, repealing the Trade Union Act in the devolved public sector, as well as keeping the Wales Union Learning Fund and Agricultural Wages Board.

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