About the Labour Research Department

The Labour Research Department exists to co-operate with Labour, Socialist and Co-operative movements in promoting and carrying out research into problems of importance to the labour, to supply information, and to issue publications.

(LRD constitution 1912)

Founded in July 1912 LRD has maintained the principles embodied in its initial statement throughout the last 95 years, and provided its affiliates with a wealth of information and research.

LRD’s publications and services

• Labour Research
• Workplace Report (formerly Bargaining Report)
• Safety Rep
• Fact Service
• LRD Booklets
• Publications Online
• Payline
• Commissioned Research

along with our unique Enquiry Service provide a wealth of detailed information for supporting negotiations and campaigns.

The Labour Research Department has over 5,000 trade union organizations and individuals, including 54 national unions, representing more than 99% of total TUC membership affiliated or subscribing to its services.

Testimonial

“If our trade union branch could affiliate to one organization it would be the Labour Research Department (LRD). The information provided in LRD publications are indispensable tools for workplace reps to know their own and members rights.”

Paul Cruse, Secretary, AMICUS Westminster Branch.