Alex Rossiter
@alexrossiter.bsky.social
Director of Communications @the-tuc.bsky.social Arsenal fan. Film lover. Internationalist. Trade unionist.
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Since returning to office, Trump has:
-Stripped 1 million federal workers of collective bargaining rights
-Reversed Biden's minimum wage hike for federal contractors
-Gutted OSHA and frozen enforcement of a regulation protecting miners from lung disease
"Pro-worker" president.
-Stripped 1 million federal workers of collective bargaining rights
-Reversed Biden's minimum wage hike for federal contractors
-Gutted OSHA and frozen enforcement of a regulation protecting miners from lung disease
"Pro-worker" president.
September 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Since returning to office, Trump has:
-Stripped 1 million federal workers of collective bargaining rights
-Reversed Biden's minimum wage hike for federal contractors
-Gutted OSHA and frozen enforcement of a regulation protecting miners from lung disease
"Pro-worker" president.
-Stripped 1 million federal workers of collective bargaining rights
-Reversed Biden's minimum wage hike for federal contractors
-Gutted OSHA and frozen enforcement of a regulation protecting miners from lung disease
"Pro-worker" president.
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Elon Musk didn't get rid of any waste, fraud or abuse—he and DOGE were the waste, fraud and abuse.
We won’t rest until DOGE is fully gone and every harm it has caused to federal workers, essential services, and the people who rely on them is reversed. aflcio.org/press/releas...
We won’t rest until DOGE is fully gone and every harm it has caused to federal workers, essential services, and the people who rely on them is reversed. aflcio.org/press/releas...
May 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Elon Musk didn't get rid of any waste, fraud or abuse—he and DOGE were the waste, fraud and abuse.
We won’t rest until DOGE is fully gone and every harm it has caused to federal workers, essential services, and the people who rely on them is reversed. aflcio.org/press/releas...
We won’t rest until DOGE is fully gone and every harm it has caused to federal workers, essential services, and the people who rely on them is reversed. aflcio.org/press/releas...
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A question that I haven't heard a good answer to: if cutting migration by a third in a year hasn't changed the narrative on it at all - what would make you think cutting it by another third (or half] would?
Immigration fell by a third in the 9 months after General Election. (From 1.2m visas to 800k in year to March 2025). The new lower headline migration figure (the 12 months of 2024) will come out 10 days after the white paper. Saying net migration is 700k (last stat: year to June 2024) is out of date
May 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
A question that I haven't heard a good answer to: if cutting migration by a third in a year hasn't changed the narrative on it at all - what would make you think cutting it by another third (or half] would?
Really worth a read
NEW: Who are the voters Labour risks losing to Reform?
How might Lab unite them with the rest of its election winning coalition? How might Reform win them over?
Some big new research out today with @persuasionuk.bsky.social as featured by @greenmirandahere.bsky.social in today's FT 🧵👇
How might Lab unite them with the rest of its election winning coalition? How might Reform win them over?
Some big new research out today with @persuasionuk.bsky.social as featured by @greenmirandahere.bsky.social in today's FT 🧵👇
Getting to know 'Reform curious Labour voters'
exploring the attitudes, demography and values of Reform curious Labour voters and the coalitional dilemmas they lose
persuasionuk.org
April 28, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Really worth a read
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Nigel Farage is a political fraud ‘cosplaying’ as a working-class champion.
Judge him by what he does, not what he says.
He and his mates in Reform have voted against commonsense laws that would boost rights at work for millions.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Judge him by what he does, not what he says.
He and his mates in Reform have voted against commonsense laws that would boost rights at work for millions.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage is a political fraud ‘cosplaying’ as working-class champion, TUC chief says
Exclusive: Paul Nowak acknowledges voters’ frustrations but says Reform UK hasn’t got the answers, and urges Keir Starmer to resist any move to the right
www.theguardian.com
April 27, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Nigel Farage is a political fraud ‘cosplaying’ as a working-class champion.
Judge him by what he does, not what he says.
He and his mates in Reform have voted against commonsense laws that would boost rights at work for millions.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Judge him by what he does, not what he says.
He and his mates in Reform have voted against commonsense laws that would boost rights at work for millions.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Great day out on the doors in Runcorn✊️🌹
April 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Great day out on the doors in Runcorn✊️🌹
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Donald Trump has just made the strongest possible argument for 🇬🇧 to positively reset its economic relationship with the 🇪🇺, our largest market.
In the face of punitive & arbitrary 🇺🇸 tariffs, the government must do everything it can to protect British jobs & industry.
In the face of punitive & arbitrary 🇺🇸 tariffs, the government must do everything it can to protect British jobs & industry.
April 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Donald Trump has just made the strongest possible argument for 🇬🇧 to positively reset its economic relationship with the 🇪🇺, our largest market.
In the face of punitive & arbitrary 🇺🇸 tariffs, the government must do everything it can to protect British jobs & industry.
In the face of punitive & arbitrary 🇺🇸 tariffs, the government must do everything it can to protect British jobs & industry.
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Who could have predicted this?
No exodus to state sector after VAT added to private school fees, say English councils
Most say they have seen no impact on applications for year 7 places, despite warnings from those against policy
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Most say they have seen no impact on applications for year 7 places, despite warnings from those against policy
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
No exodus to state sector after VAT added to private school fees, say English councils
Most say they have seen no impact on applications for year 7 places, despite warnings from those against policy
www.theguardian.com
March 10, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Who could have predicted this?
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Spain’s success should strengthen Labour’s resolve on the Employment Rights Bill.
“Boosting workers’ rights and living standards has been +ve for growth and productivity… and is key to combating the threat from the far right”
“We must give hope to working people”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
“Boosting workers’ rights and living standards has been +ve for growth and productivity… and is key to combating the threat from the far right”
“We must give hope to working people”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
‘If you fall into the dialogue of the far right, the far right wins’: Spain’s deputy PM on the need for workers’ rights
Yolanda Díaz Pérez’s leftwing government has championed employment reform similar to Labour’s proposals – and she tells British business there is nothing to fear
www.theguardian.com
March 10, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Spain’s success should strengthen Labour’s resolve on the Employment Rights Bill.
“Boosting workers’ rights and living standards has been +ve for growth and productivity… and is key to combating the threat from the far right”
“We must give hope to working people”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
“Boosting workers’ rights and living standards has been +ve for growth and productivity… and is key to combating the threat from the far right”
“We must give hope to working people”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Mirroring the far right on immigration backfired for Germany’s political centre | Johannes Hillje
Mirroring the far right on immigration backfired for Germany’s political centre | Johannes Hillje
Even the Greens hardened their rhetoric and lost votes as a result. The message is clear: the new government must offer hope, not hatred, says political consultant Johannes Hillje
www.theguardian.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Mirroring the far right on immigration backfired for Germany’s political centre | Johannes Hillje
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Think Reform’s net-zero announcements may well be their first big mistake since their rise in the polls. There would definitely be scope to criticise specific climate measures, but trying to actively reverse shift to renewables lands well on wrong side of British public opinion.
February 12, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Think Reform’s net-zero announcements may well be their first big mistake since their rise in the polls. There would definitely be scope to criticise specific climate measures, but trying to actively reverse shift to renewables lands well on wrong side of British public opinion.
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So-called man of the people Nigel Farage is not actually (surprise, surprise) on the side of working people.
So-called man of the people Nigel Farage is not actually (surprise, surprise) on the side of working people.
We revealed Nigel Farage’s voting record to his constituents in Clacton.
They weren’t happy.
They weren’t happy.
February 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Watch and enjoy
So-called man of the people Nigel Farage is not actually (surprise, surprise) on the side of working people.
So-called man of the people Nigel Farage is not actually (surprise, surprise) on the side of working people.
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Exclusive - Labour urged to defend workers’ rights bill as poll shows huge public support
Poll reveals 72% of UK voters favour ban on zero-hours contracts, including majority of Tory and Reform supporters
Labour MPs tell the Guardian govt must face down critics and deliver bill in full.
Poll reveals 72% of UK voters favour ban on zero-hours contracts, including majority of Tory and Reform supporters
Labour MPs tell the Guardian govt must face down critics and deliver bill in full.
Labour urged to defend workers’ rights bill as poll shows huge public support
Exclusive: Poll reveals 72% of UK voters favour ban on zero-hours contracts, including majority of Tory and Reform supporters
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Exclusive - Labour urged to defend workers’ rights bill as poll shows huge public support
Poll reveals 72% of UK voters favour ban on zero-hours contracts, including majority of Tory and Reform supporters
Labour MPs tell the Guardian govt must face down critics and deliver bill in full.
Poll reveals 72% of UK voters favour ban on zero-hours contracts, including majority of Tory and Reform supporters
Labour MPs tell the Guardian govt must face down critics and deliver bill in full.
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At our rally at the Department of Labor, AFL-CIO President @lizshuler.bsky.social laid out what’s at stake for working people in our fight against unaccountable billionaires who harm working people.
When we fight, WE WIN!
When we fight, WE WIN!
February 6, 2025 at 9:46 PM
At our rally at the Department of Labor, AFL-CIO President @lizshuler.bsky.social laid out what’s at stake for working people in our fight against unaccountable billionaires who harm working people.
When we fight, WE WIN!
When we fight, WE WIN!
A big loss for the Mirror. @jbeattiemirror.bsky.social is one of the best in the business.
Look forward to seeing what he does next.
Look forward to seeing what he does next.
Former Daily Mirror political editor Jason Beattie, most recently assistant editor, has left the title after 17 years. He will continue to write a weekly politics column for the Sunday Mirror.
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February 3, 2025 at 8:41 AM
A big loss for the Mirror. @jbeattiemirror.bsky.social is one of the best in the business.
Look forward to seeing what he does next.
Look forward to seeing what he does next.
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For all the talk of culture wars, @pewresearch.org found that the economy was the most important issue for Trump voters ahead of the 2024 election. If tariffs tank the economy there will be political consequences...
February 2, 2025 at 12:28 AM
For all the talk of culture wars, @pewresearch.org found that the economy was the most important issue for Trump voters ahead of the 2024 election. If tariffs tank the economy there will be political consequences...
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NEW: With senior Labour figures worrying about Reform, a huge new MRP poll has them on course to win scores of seats from Labour.
Current snapshot - Reform would win 76 seats, with 60 coming from Labour, right across England and Wales.
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Current snapshot - Reform would win 76 seats, with 60 coming from Labour, right across England and Wales.
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February 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM
NEW: With senior Labour figures worrying about Reform, a huge new MRP poll has them on course to win scores of seats from Labour.
Current snapshot - Reform would win 76 seats, with 60 coming from Labour, right across England and Wales.
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Current snapshot - Reform would win 76 seats, with 60 coming from Labour, right across England and Wales.
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Ken Martin gave a hell of a good speech here: “Are we on the side of the robber baron, the ultra-wealthy billionaire, the oil and gas polluter, the union buster. Or are we on the side of the American working family, the small business owner, the farmer, the immigrant, and the students?"
February 1, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Ken Martin gave a hell of a good speech here: “Are we on the side of the robber baron, the ultra-wealthy billionaire, the oil and gas polluter, the union buster. Or are we on the side of the American working family, the small business owner, the farmer, the immigrant, and the students?"
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BREAKING: Philadelphia workers have won the first Whole Foods union under Amazon with UFCW.
Since Amazon bought the chain, workers have lost benefits and felt the squeeze.
Now they're fighting back against the multi-trillion dollar giant and hoping this win will be the first of many.
Since Amazon bought the chain, workers have lost benefits and felt the squeeze.
Now they're fighting back against the multi-trillion dollar giant and hoping this win will be the first of many.
January 28, 2025 at 2:08 AM
BREAKING: Philadelphia workers have won the first Whole Foods union under Amazon with UFCW.
Since Amazon bought the chain, workers have lost benefits and felt the squeeze.
Now they're fighting back against the multi-trillion dollar giant and hoping this win will be the first of many.
Since Amazon bought the chain, workers have lost benefits and felt the squeeze.
Now they're fighting back against the multi-trillion dollar giant and hoping this win will be the first of many.
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This care worker was bitten by a patient and nearly lost her finger. But because she was on a zero-hours contract, she didn’t get a single penny in sick pay...
🚨 It's time to ban zero-hours contracts and deliver the New Deal for Working People in full.
metro.co.uk/2025/01/22/w...
🚨 It's time to ban zero-hours contracts and deliver the New Deal for Working People in full.
metro.co.uk/2025/01/22/w...
Being attacked at work made me realise how little I was valued
My attempts to force him off me were met with resistance, and all the while his teeth stayed clamped around my finger.
metro.co.uk
January 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
This care worker was bitten by a patient and nearly lost her finger. But because she was on a zero-hours contract, she didn’t get a single penny in sick pay...
🚨 It's time to ban zero-hours contracts and deliver the New Deal for Working People in full.
metro.co.uk/2025/01/22/w...
🚨 It's time to ban zero-hours contracts and deliver the New Deal for Working People in full.
metro.co.uk/2025/01/22/w...
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New sunlight beats old sunlight!
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
January 23, 2025 at 8:15 AM
New sunlight beats old sunlight!
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Read this 👇 A vital reminder of why strengthening workers’ rights is so important.
metro.co.uk/2025/01/22/w...
metro.co.uk/2025/01/22/w...
I was at work when a man nearly bit my finger off
My attempts to force him off me were met with resistance, and all the while his teeth stayed clamped around my finger.
metro.co.uk
January 22, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Read this 👇 A vital reminder of why strengthening workers’ rights is so important.
metro.co.uk/2025/01/22/w...
metro.co.uk/2025/01/22/w...
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Wow. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde fearlessly calls out Trump and Vance to their faces. This is heroic.
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January 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Wow. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde fearlessly calls out Trump and Vance to their faces. This is heroic.
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