A recent trade union faith and belief network is being launched to encourage dialogue between unions, faith organisations and community groups.
The TUC said the aim is to explore common ground on the dignity of labour and trade union rights, and in-work poverty.
The network can be launched on the TUC Congress in Liverpool on Monday.
TUC president Maria Exall said: “Unions wish to work more closely with faith organisations and native groups to search out long-term solutions to the social and political challenges our communities are facing.
“This recent coalition will bring together community activists and trade unions to support real-terms pay rises, an end to food poverty, a discount in energy bills, decent homes for all and a rise in taxation on those at the highest end of society.”
NASUWT general secretary Dr Patrick Roach said: “There is way common ground between the work faith and community organisations and trade unions are doing to campaign for a dignified and decent lifestyle for all in our society.
“Our communities are stronger after we work together, united in common purpose, and the launch of the network is an element of our shared mission to secure a greater deal for employees and families.”
