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Paul Nowak
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General secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), advocating for workers' rights.
Notable Quotes
"This will make a real difference to working people's living standards."View Story →
"the above-inflation increase would 'make a real difference to the lowest-paid'."View Story →
"Today is a landmark day for workers."View Story →
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