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Battersea & Wandsworth Trades Union Council (est 1894) is S W London arm of the 200m strong global union movement. Meets 7pm 2nd Monday of month
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Have you checked out the #starsinourschools and #earlyyearsstars resources yet? From posters, letterheads, social media assets and even a cookie recipe – there’s lots to choose from 💫
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November 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Have you checked out the #starsinourschools and #earlyyearsstars resources yet? From posters, letterheads, social media assets and even a cookie recipe – there’s lots to choose from 💫
unsn.uk/4eeeV2R
unsn.uk/4fAW8Q9
unsn.uk/4eeeV2R
unsn.uk/4fAW8Q9
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⏰ Just 1 day left to have your say!
We’re standing together for a fair deal for every college with binding, funded national bargaining that protects pay and conditions across England.
Make it count. Vote YES before the deadline!
#VoteYES #NewDealForFE
We’re standing together for a fair deal for every college with binding, funded national bargaining that protects pay and conditions across England.
Make it count. Vote YES before the deadline!
#VoteYES #NewDealForFE
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
⏰ Just 1 day left to have your say!
We’re standing together for a fair deal for every college with binding, funded national bargaining that protects pay and conditions across England.
Make it count. Vote YES before the deadline!
#VoteYES #NewDealForFE
We’re standing together for a fair deal for every college with binding, funded national bargaining that protects pay and conditions across England.
Make it count. Vote YES before the deadline!
#VoteYES #NewDealForFE
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RMT slams Avanti West Coast over short staffing at stations and ticket offices
Rail union RMT, has condemned Avanti West Coast for running stations with low staffing levels, warning that cuts and unfilled vacancies are putting both passengers and staff potentially at risk.
rmtunion.org/3XnoTZx
Rail union RMT, has condemned Avanti West Coast for running stations with low staffing levels, warning that cuts and unfilled vacancies are putting both passengers and staff potentially at risk.
rmtunion.org/3XnoTZx
RMT slams Avanti West Coast over short staffing at stations and ticket offices
Rail union RMT, has condemned Avanti West Coast for running stations with low staffing levels, warning that cuts and unfilled vacancies are putting both passengers and staff potentially at risk.
rmtunion.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
RMT slams Avanti West Coast over short staffing at stations and ticket offices
Rail union RMT, has condemned Avanti West Coast for running stations with low staffing levels, warning that cuts and unfilled vacancies are putting both passengers and staff potentially at risk.
rmtunion.org/3XnoTZx
Rail union RMT, has condemned Avanti West Coast for running stations with low staffing levels, warning that cuts and unfilled vacancies are putting both passengers and staff potentially at risk.
rmtunion.org/3XnoTZx
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RMT National Secretary, Darren Procter, and Stena Line Convenor Mick Hobson with Belfast Stena port industrial representatives Alex Thompson and Peter Bacon yesterday.
Don't go to sea without RMT
Don't go to sea without RMT
November 12, 2025 at 9:46 AM
RMT National Secretary, Darren Procter, and Stena Line Convenor Mick Hobson with Belfast Stena port industrial representatives Alex Thompson and Peter Bacon yesterday.
Don't go to sea without RMT
Don't go to sea without RMT
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RMT Stena Line Convenor, Michael Hobson with #Seafarers onboard the Stena Estrid yesterday, following the overnight crossing from Liverpool to Belfast.
#JoinRMT
#JoinRMT
November 12, 2025 at 11:16 AM
RMT Stena Line Convenor, Michael Hobson with #Seafarers onboard the Stena Estrid yesterday, following the overnight crossing from Liverpool to Belfast.
#JoinRMT
#JoinRMT
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RMT National Secretary, Darren Procter was in Birkenhead port this morning following the overnight sailing from Belfast.
Pictured with Darren is our port industrial representative Rob Cleary on the deck of the Stena Edda.
#JoinRMT
Pictured with Darren is our port industrial representative Rob Cleary on the deck of the Stena Edda.
#JoinRMT
November 12, 2025 at 12:04 PM
RMT National Secretary, Darren Procter was in Birkenhead port this morning following the overnight sailing from Belfast.
Pictured with Darren is our port industrial representative Rob Cleary on the deck of the Stena Edda.
#JoinRMT
Pictured with Darren is our port industrial representative Rob Cleary on the deck of the Stena Edda.
#JoinRMT
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Morrisons staff are angry, disappointed and frustrated that the company refuses to make a pay offer – Usdaw seeks conciliation www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
USDAW - Morrisons pay
www.usdaw.org.uk
September 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Morrisons staff are angry, disappointed and frustrated that the company refuses to make a pay offer – Usdaw seeks conciliation www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
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All Usdaw members - and their partners - can take advantage of our FREE Will writing service.
Apply online here: usd.aw/3Kl0qP7
Apply online here: usd.aw/3Kl0qP7
March 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
All Usdaw members - and their partners - can take advantage of our FREE Will writing service.
Apply online here: usd.aw/3Kl0qP7
Apply online here: usd.aw/3Kl0qP7
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✈️ Heathrow workers win with GMB!
Airbase GSE ULD staff stood together, and now have official union recognition. This covers pay, terms & conditions and gives workers:
- A vote on future pay deals
- Elected GMB reps for workplace support
- A stronger voice at work
Together, we make work better. 💪
Airbase GSE ULD staff stood together, and now have official union recognition. This covers pay, terms & conditions and gives workers:
- A vote on future pay deals
- Elected GMB reps for workplace support
- A stronger voice at work
Together, we make work better. 💪
September 1, 2025 at 8:56 AM
✈️ Heathrow workers win with GMB!
Airbase GSE ULD staff stood together, and now have official union recognition. This covers pay, terms & conditions and gives workers:
- A vote on future pay deals
- Elected GMB reps for workplace support
- A stronger voice at work
Together, we make work better. 💪
Airbase GSE ULD staff stood together, and now have official union recognition. This covers pay, terms & conditions and gives workers:
- A vote on future pay deals
- Elected GMB reps for workplace support
- A stronger voice at work
Together, we make work better. 💪
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RMT Assistant General Secretary, Daren Ireland with Secretary and Chair of the Merchant Navy Association Kenny Usher and Ian Hodge at the Memorial Service in Liverpool today to mark the 45th anniversary of the MV Derbyshire tragedy in which 44 souls lost their lives.
September 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
RMT Assistant General Secretary, Daren Ireland with Secretary and Chair of the Merchant Navy Association Kenny Usher and Ian Hodge at the Memorial Service in Liverpool today to mark the 45th anniversary of the MV Derbyshire tragedy in which 44 souls lost their lives.
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Six RMT members from Southeastern, TfL and Network Rail came along to learn some basic sign language skills as part of a one day British Sign Language course at the Red Star Union Learning Centre in Ramsgate, last week.
September 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Six RMT members from Southeastern, TfL and Network Rail came along to learn some basic sign language skills as part of a one day British Sign Language course at the Red Star Union Learning Centre in Ramsgate, last week.
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RMT is campaigning to make the Labour government’s promised ‘biggest wave of insourcing for a generation’ a reality for rail workers.
Help us to hold them to it.
✍️ Use the link below to write to your MP and sign our petition.
rmtunion.org/outsourcing
Help us to hold them to it.
✍️ Use the link below to write to your MP and sign our petition.
rmtunion.org/outsourcing
End Rail Outsourcing
Please write to your MP and urge them to sign Early Day Motion 63577 RMT is campaigning to make the Labour government’s promised ‘biggest wave of insourcing for a generation’ a reality for rail work...
rmtunion.org
May 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
RMT is campaigning to make the Labour government’s promised ‘biggest wave of insourcing for a generation’ a reality for rail workers.
Help us to hold them to it.
✍️ Use the link below to write to your MP and sign our petition.
rmtunion.org/outsourcing
Help us to hold them to it.
✍️ Use the link below to write to your MP and sign our petition.
rmtunion.org/outsourcing
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"It's good to see MPs stand firm against attempts to water down the employment rights bill," UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea on the House of Commons resounding rejection of House of Lords amendments designed to weaken the bill.
September 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM
"It's good to see MPs stand firm against attempts to water down the employment rights bill," UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea on the House of Commons resounding rejection of House of Lords amendments designed to weaken the bill.
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Employment Rights Bill: Government rejects all Lord’s amendments - Usdaw calls on peers to end their opposition #NewDeal4Workers www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
USDAW - Employment Rights Bill: MPs reject Lord’s amendments
www.usdaw.org.uk
September 15, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Employment Rights Bill: Government rejects all Lord’s amendments - Usdaw calls on peers to end their opposition #NewDeal4Workers www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
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💪🏾From strikes in the UK's NHS to protests in Portugal, Europe’s public service workers are fighting for higher pay and better conditions.
Subscribe to EPSU newsletters - 1 email every 2 weeks, all you need to know about public service unions in Europe👇🏾
www.epsu.org/form/newslet...
Subscribe to EPSU newsletters - 1 email every 2 weeks, all you need to know about public service unions in Europe👇🏾
www.epsu.org/form/newslet...
August 5, 2025 at 10:10 AM
💪🏾From strikes in the UK's NHS to protests in Portugal, Europe’s public service workers are fighting for higher pay and better conditions.
Subscribe to EPSU newsletters - 1 email every 2 weeks, all you need to know about public service unions in Europe👇🏾
www.epsu.org/form/newslet...
Subscribe to EPSU newsletters - 1 email every 2 weeks, all you need to know about public service unions in Europe👇🏾
www.epsu.org/form/newslet...
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RMT members outside Birmingham New Street station yesterday, campaigning to Keep Catering on CrossCountry Trains.
Under CrossCountry's plans, some passengers could travel for over five hours with no access to refreshments.
Please support our campaign.
rmtunion.org/4jvhyjf
Under CrossCountry's plans, some passengers could travel for over five hours with no access to refreshments.
Please support our campaign.
rmtunion.org/4jvhyjf
June 20, 2025 at 7:19 AM
RMT members outside Birmingham New Street station yesterday, campaigning to Keep Catering on CrossCountry Trains.
Under CrossCountry's plans, some passengers could travel for over five hours with no access to refreshments.
Please support our campaign.
rmtunion.org/4jvhyjf
Under CrossCountry's plans, some passengers could travel for over five hours with no access to refreshments.
Please support our campaign.
rmtunion.org/4jvhyjf
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Bring Thames Water into full public ownership and give staff the certainty they deserve, say unions www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/06...
June 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Bring Thames Water into full public ownership and give staff the certainty they deserve, say unions www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/06...
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I am deeply disappointed that the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed its third reading. We must assist people to live not to die.
June 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I am deeply disappointed that the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed its third reading. We must assist people to live not to die.
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🚨IT'S A WIN 🚨
Well done to every single @newcastleucu.bsky.social member
44 days on the picket line
ZERO compulsory redundancies
University bosses need to look at what our members have achieved in Newcastle & heed the warning: work with us or face disruption
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1406...
Well done to every single @newcastleucu.bsky.social member
44 days on the picket line
ZERO compulsory redundancies
University bosses need to look at what our members have achieved in Newcastle & heed the warning: work with us or face disruption
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1406...
June 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
🚨IT'S A WIN 🚨
Well done to every single @newcastleucu.bsky.social member
44 days on the picket line
ZERO compulsory redundancies
University bosses need to look at what our members have achieved in Newcastle & heed the warning: work with us or face disruption
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1406...
Well done to every single @newcastleucu.bsky.social member
44 days on the picket line
ZERO compulsory redundancies
University bosses need to look at what our members have achieved in Newcastle & heed the warning: work with us or face disruption
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1406...
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We've been blown away by our reps and members dedication to getting involved in Membership Week! 💜
It's been fantastic to see stalls also incorporating Pride month and our Celebrating Different Minds campaign throughout the week 🏳️🌈💭👏
It's been fantastic to see stalls also incorporating Pride month and our Celebrating Different Minds campaign throughout the week 🏳️🌈💭👏
June 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
We've been blown away by our reps and members dedication to getting involved in Membership Week! 💜
It's been fantastic to see stalls also incorporating Pride month and our Celebrating Different Minds campaign throughout the week 🏳️🌈💭👏
It's been fantastic to see stalls also incorporating Pride month and our Celebrating Different Minds campaign throughout the week 🏳️🌈💭👏
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Our final #ActivistsCorner session is underway.
✋Tackling discrimination with Helen Nolan.
We are just under 1 month until the launch of
📨Make sure you get our biggest educational offer ever direct to your mailbox: gftuet.org.uk/mailing-list
#GFTUET #Discrimination #Tued
✋Tackling discrimination with Helen Nolan.
We are just under 1 month until the launch of
📨Make sure you get our biggest educational offer ever direct to your mailbox: gftuet.org.uk/mailing-list
#GFTUET #Discrimination #Tued
June 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Our final #ActivistsCorner session is underway.
✋Tackling discrimination with Helen Nolan.
We are just under 1 month until the launch of
📨Make sure you get our biggest educational offer ever direct to your mailbox: gftuet.org.uk/mailing-list
#GFTUET #Discrimination #Tued
✋Tackling discrimination with Helen Nolan.
We are just under 1 month until the launch of
📨Make sure you get our biggest educational offer ever direct to your mailbox: gftuet.org.uk/mailing-list
#GFTUET #Discrimination #Tued
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Neica, Usdaw Rep and member of Breaking Down Barriers, discusses how representation can inspire self belief 💜
Breaking Down Barriers is an education programme for Black reps which gives them the opportunity to work together to develop their understanding of Usdaw and the trade union movement 🤝🏾
Breaking Down Barriers is an education programme for Black reps which gives them the opportunity to work together to develop their understanding of Usdaw and the trade union movement 🤝🏾
June 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Neica, Usdaw Rep and member of Breaking Down Barriers, discusses how representation can inspire self belief 💜
Breaking Down Barriers is an education programme for Black reps which gives them the opportunity to work together to develop their understanding of Usdaw and the trade union movement 🤝🏾
Breaking Down Barriers is an education programme for Black reps which gives them the opportunity to work together to develop their understanding of Usdaw and the trade union movement 🤝🏾
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"The failure of the Government to support this convention reflects its total disregard and disinterest in workers’ safety and health and shows how isolated New Zealand has become from global efforts to improve safeguards at work"
union.org.nz/government-t...
union.org.nz/government-t...
Government turns its back on workers’ safety - NZCTU
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi is dismayed by the Government’s decision to abstain from the new International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention on biological hazards that ...
union.org.nz
June 16, 2025 at 4:06 AM
"The failure of the Government to support this convention reflects its total disregard and disinterest in workers’ safety and health and shows how isolated New Zealand has become from global efforts to improve safeguards at work"
union.org.nz/government-t...
union.org.nz/government-t...
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‘We are making a difference’: Christina McAnea’s speech to local government conference
“We will keep our foot on the accelerator when it comes to pushing for fair pay and decent conditions” #uLGC25
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
“We will keep our foot on the accelerator when it comes to pushing for fair pay and decent conditions” #uLGC25
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
'We are making a difference': Christina McAnea's speech to local government conference | Article | News | UNISON National
“We will keep our foot on the accelerator when it comes to pushing for fair pay and decent conditions"
www.unison.org.uk
June 15, 2025 at 4:17 PM
‘We are making a difference’: Christina McAnea’s speech to local government conference
“We will keep our foot on the accelerator when it comes to pushing for fair pay and decent conditions” #uLGC25
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
“We will keep our foot on the accelerator when it comes to pushing for fair pay and decent conditions” #uLGC25
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
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Confusing day for the coalition around possible changes to sick leave... Cuts to leave would be disastrous for workers. Sick leave keeps us well.
June 16, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Confusing day for the coalition around possible changes to sick leave... Cuts to leave would be disastrous for workers. Sick leave keeps us well.