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 LRD has maintained the principles embodied in its initial constitution throughout the last 100 years, and provided its affiliates with a wealth of information and research. In 2018 LRD became a company limited by guarantee. Individual members and affiliates continue to enjoy the same rights and benefits as before. LRD’s publications •Booklets •Fact Service •Labour Research •Safety Rep •Workplace Report LRD publications can be read online by subscribing to Publications Online Information on terms and conditions of purchases of publications from the LRD. Other services •Commissioned Research •Enquiry Service •Payline The Labour Research Department has over 4,000 trade union organisations and individuals, including 51 national unions, representing more than 99% of total TUC membership, affiliated or subscribing to its services