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Today can be the catalyst for a fight to overhaul the world of work
Labour's delivering a new kind of politics. Time for us to step up and deliver a new kind of trade unionism, says CWU leader DAVE WARD
Dave Ward

IN THE build-up to the TUC rally taking place today, two reports caught my attention this week.

The Resolution Foundation published its study of intergenerational inequality, making recommendations such as handing £10,000 to 25-year-olds to help them get on the property ladder.

And on the same day, the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority revealed that cases of modern slavery are rising, with slaves working in construction, fishing, retail, in shops, car washes and nail bars.

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