TUC reaction to new union modernisation fund

Commentating on the launch today (Friday) by the Government of the union modernisation Fund, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:

This is a welcome initiative by government that recognises the importance of unions to the modern world of work. But it is also an increasingly complex world and this fund will help unions develop their capacity to service their members, deal effectively with employers and contribute to building a successful economy. No doubt some will attack it, but it is small beer compared to the help for business that the DTI already rightly provides.