Kate Bell is the Head of the Rights, International, Social and Economics department.

The Department leads the TUC's work on boosting employment rights, promoting social and economic policies that benefit working people, and building international solidarity.

Before joining the TUC, Kate worked as Head of Policy and Public Affairs for a local authority, for the Labour Party, and for the charities Child Poverty Action Group and Gingerbread. Kate is also a member of the Low Pay Commission, representing workers.