What is GLATUC? – GLATUC is the specific pan- London union organisation , bringing together rank and file trade unionists across the capital in the 20+ borough trade union councils.
What does it do? – GLATUC supports workers in struggle across London, backing disputes, exchanging information; supporting local campaigns on issues like health, education and housing – fighting austerity, opposing racism and supporting Palestine.
What is its history? – it is the successor body to the London Trades Council which started in 1860; GLATUC followed in 1974. GLATUC is also a key part of the London May Day celebrations, going for over 125 years.
How does it operate? – each local trades council or trade union council (themselves made up of delegates from trade union branches & workplaces) send delegates to monthly meetings. At present these are held on-line.
How does it relate to the national TUC? – within the national TUC there is a trades council structure that runs parallel with the individual trade unions structure. GLATUC delegates attend the Regional TUC (LESE).
What else does GLATUC do? – for example, GLATUC has supported LGBT initiatives and Pride in London; fought against racist and fascist organisations seeking to divide workers; fought for greater equality in the workplace and society in general
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TRADES COUNCIL?
Email us at secretary@glatuc.org.uk
WELCOME
GLATUC is the trade union council body for London, bringing together trade unionists across the capital. It unites all the 25+trades councils covering the London Boroughs. We campaign for workers in London both at work and in their communities.
The only way to win is unity. We are the mass of society fighting the tiny percentage who control the wealth.
The terms Trades Council and Trade Union Council mean the same. The term Trades Council was used alone until 1990 when the TUC introduced Trade Union Council. However, both names carried on and are used together and mean exactly the same.
What GLATUC does
We campaign for workers in London both at work and in their communities.
How We Work
GLATUC has fought for the interests of London workers, both at work and in the community
Latest News
TRADES COUNCILS HAVE BEEN OUT SUPPORTING THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE
The relentless bombing and genocide in Gaza has focused the attention of London Trades Council delegates who have campaigned for the need for the government to stop selling all arms to Israel, sanction the Israeli government and stop the genocide against the...
GLATUC SUPPORTING MAYDAY
GLATUC gave full support to this year’s Mayday march and rally despite the sad loss of Roger Sutton in November 2024. The London Mayday Organising Committee ensured the traditional march led by the Big Red Band from Clerkenwell Green to Trafalgar Square was well...
DISABILITY AND WELFARE CUTS
London trades councils and GLATUC have supported the campaign to oppose cuts to PIP and other welfare benefits. GLATUC invited a representative from DPAC to speak at the Mayday rally and updated delegates on their campaign at a recent GLATUC meeting.