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We are Community. The modern union for a changing world. Representing workers across the UK in every sector of the economy. #JoinAUnion
Heart Unions Week is coming! 💜
Next week, we stand together to celebrate trade unions and share why unions are vital for everyone at work.
Stay tuned! 🚨
#HeartUnions #HeartUnionsWeek
Next week, we stand together to celebrate trade unions and share why unions are vital for everyone at work.
Stay tuned! 🚨
#HeartUnions #HeartUnionsWeek
February 5, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Heart Unions Week is coming! 💜
Next week, we stand together to celebrate trade unions and share why unions are vital for everyone at work.
Stay tuned! 🚨
#HeartUnions #HeartUnionsWeek
Next week, we stand together to celebrate trade unions and share why unions are vital for everyone at work.
Stay tuned! 🚨
#HeartUnions #HeartUnionsWeek
🚨Yesterday we launched a new campaign!
Wellbeing on the Move. 🚚🧠
This campaign shines a light on the pressures facing logistics workers and calls on employers to improve hours, rest breaks and mental health support.
Find out more. ⬇️
community-tu.org/campaigns/we...
Wellbeing on the Move. 🚚🧠
This campaign shines a light on the pressures facing logistics workers and calls on employers to improve hours, rest breaks and mental health support.
Find out more. ⬇️
community-tu.org/campaigns/we...
Wellbeing on the Move | Community Trade Union
The logistics, road transport and warehousing sector workforce keeps the UK moving. Were it not for the daily hard work of lorry, truck and delivery drivers; contact centre workers…
community-tu.org
February 3, 2026 at 10:13 AM
🚨Yesterday we launched a new campaign!
Wellbeing on the Move. 🚚🧠
This campaign shines a light on the pressures facing logistics workers and calls on employers to improve hours, rest breaks and mental health support.
Find out more. ⬇️
community-tu.org/campaigns/we...
Wellbeing on the Move. 🚚🧠
This campaign shines a light on the pressures facing logistics workers and calls on employers to improve hours, rest breaks and mental health support.
Find out more. ⬇️
community-tu.org/campaigns/we...
🚨“If the business is to be sold, it’s imperative that Liberty Steel undertakes a responsible sale to a serious and committed buyer."
Read our AGS Alasdair McDiarmid's full statement following reports on the potential sale of the Liberty Steel mills in Hartlepool. ⬇️
community-tu.org/statement-li...
Read our AGS Alasdair McDiarmid's full statement following reports on the potential sale of the Liberty Steel mills in Hartlepool. ⬇️
community-tu.org/statement-li...
Statement - Liberty Steel, Hartlepool | Community Trade Union
Responding to reports around the potential sale of Liberty Steel’s Hartlepool mills, Community Assistant General Secretary Alasdair McDiarmid said…
community-tu.org
January 30, 2026 at 5:03 PM
🚨“If the business is to be sold, it’s imperative that Liberty Steel undertakes a responsible sale to a serious and committed buyer."
Read our AGS Alasdair McDiarmid's full statement following reports on the potential sale of the Liberty Steel mills in Hartlepool. ⬇️
community-tu.org/statement-li...
Read our AGS Alasdair McDiarmid's full statement following reports on the potential sale of the Liberty Steel mills in Hartlepool. ⬇️
community-tu.org/statement-li...
🚨Parent Kind have released a guide to handling school complaints.
It supports educators, schools and parents working together constructively to address concerns.
Read the step-by-step guide below for more information:
www.parentkind.org.uk/parent-guide...
It supports educators, schools and parents working together constructively to address concerns.
Read the step-by-step guide below for more information:
www.parentkind.org.uk/parent-guide...
January 30, 2026 at 12:09 PM
🚨Parent Kind have released a guide to handling school complaints.
It supports educators, schools and parents working together constructively to address concerns.
Read the step-by-step guide below for more information:
www.parentkind.org.uk/parent-guide...
It supports educators, schools and parents working together constructively to address concerns.
Read the step-by-step guide below for more information:
www.parentkind.org.uk/parent-guide...
📸 Last week our AGS Alasdair McDiarmid visited Tata Steel Llanwern and 7Steel in Cardiff - two vital sites for the Welsh and UK steel industry.
Alasdair met members to discuss the challenges facing the steel sector, including the need for robust trade defences and a comprehensive UK steel strategy🤝
Alasdair met members to discuss the challenges facing the steel sector, including the need for robust trade defences and a comprehensive UK steel strategy🤝
January 27, 2026 at 10:31 AM
📸 Last week our AGS Alasdair McDiarmid visited Tata Steel Llanwern and 7Steel in Cardiff - two vital sites for the Welsh and UK steel industry.
Alasdair met members to discuss the challenges facing the steel sector, including the need for robust trade defences and a comprehensive UK steel strategy🤝
Alasdair met members to discuss the challenges facing the steel sector, including the need for robust trade defences and a comprehensive UK steel strategy🤝
Community prides itself on the support we provide to our members. 💜
That support wouldn't be possible without our amazing team. 🙌
See what a member said after our brilliant Senior Organiser, Katie, achieved a very positive outcome. ⬇️
That support wouldn't be possible without our amazing team. 🙌
See what a member said after our brilliant Senior Organiser, Katie, achieved a very positive outcome. ⬇️
January 26, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Community prides itself on the support we provide to our members. 💜
That support wouldn't be possible without our amazing team. 🙌
See what a member said after our brilliant Senior Organiser, Katie, achieved a very positive outcome. ⬇️
That support wouldn't be possible without our amazing team. 🙌
See what a member said after our brilliant Senior Organiser, Katie, achieved a very positive outcome. ⬇️
Think trade unions aren’t for you? Think again.👀✊
Can anyone join a union? What rights does that give you at work?
We break it down simply, so you know where you stand and how to make your voice heard. ⬇️
community-tu.org/can-anyone-j...
Can anyone join a union? What rights does that give you at work?
We break it down simply, so you know where you stand and how to make your voice heard. ⬇️
community-tu.org/can-anyone-j...
January 22, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Think trade unions aren’t for you? Think again.👀✊
Can anyone join a union? What rights does that give you at work?
We break it down simply, so you know where you stand and how to make your voice heard. ⬇️
community-tu.org/can-anyone-j...
Can anyone join a union? What rights does that give you at work?
We break it down simply, so you know where you stand and how to make your voice heard. ⬇️
community-tu.org/can-anyone-j...
With freezing temperatures, snow and ice affecting the UK, know your rights on workplace safety in cold weather. 🥶❄️
Our guidance explains your employer’s responsibilities and how to stay safe ⬇️
community-tu.org/mymembership...
Our guidance explains your employer’s responsibilities and how to stay safe ⬇️
community-tu.org/mymembership...
Your rights at work during cold weather | Community Trade Union
While there is currently no UK law that sets a maximum or minimum working temperature, Community stands alongside its sister unions in our fight for a minimum workplace temperature…
community-tu.org
January 5, 2026 at 10:55 AM
With freezing temperatures, snow and ice affecting the UK, know your rights on workplace safety in cold weather. 🥶❄️
Our guidance explains your employer’s responsibilities and how to stay safe ⬇️
community-tu.org/mymembership...
Our guidance explains your employer’s responsibilities and how to stay safe ⬇️
community-tu.org/mymembership...
This festive season, we’ve celebrated the victories that matter most – improving your rights, the brilliant work of our members, and making workplaces better for all.
Here’s to more wins and stronger workplaces in 2026! ✊✨
#UnionPower #JoinAUnion #Christmas
Here’s to more wins and stronger workplaces in 2026! ✊✨
#UnionPower #JoinAUnion #Christmas
December 24, 2025 at 9:29 AM
This festive season, we’ve celebrated the victories that matter most – improving your rights, the brilliant work of our members, and making workplaces better for all.
Here’s to more wins and stronger workplaces in 2026! ✊✨
#UnionPower #JoinAUnion #Christmas
Here’s to more wins and stronger workplaces in 2026! ✊✨
#UnionPower #JoinAUnion #Christmas
🎁 Day 11 - Paul Lockwood Honoured
This year, we were proud to see Community Rep, Paul Lockwood, win a Midlands TUC Award for his efforts on the Euro Car Parts recognition campaign! 🥇
Paul is a true champion for members and workplace equality.
🔗 community-tu.org/paul-lockwoo...
#12WinsofChristmas
This year, we were proud to see Community Rep, Paul Lockwood, win a Midlands TUC Award for his efforts on the Euro Car Parts recognition campaign! 🥇
Paul is a true champion for members and workplace equality.
🔗 community-tu.org/paul-lockwoo...
#12WinsofChristmas
December 22, 2025 at 10:51 AM
🎁 Day 11 - Paul Lockwood Honoured
This year, we were proud to see Community Rep, Paul Lockwood, win a Midlands TUC Award for his efforts on the Euro Car Parts recognition campaign! 🥇
Paul is a true champion for members and workplace equality.
🔗 community-tu.org/paul-lockwoo...
#12WinsofChristmas
This year, we were proud to see Community Rep, Paul Lockwood, win a Midlands TUC Award for his efforts on the Euro Car Parts recognition campaign! 🥇
Paul is a true champion for members and workplace equality.
🔗 community-tu.org/paul-lockwoo...
#12WinsofChristmas
🎁 Day 8 - Sean Paul Gracie’s Big Win
A huge congratulations to Community member Sean Paul Gracie being named Scottish Union Learner of the Year! 🏆
A shining example of the impact of lifelong learning.
🔗 community-tu.org/sean-paul-gr...
#12WinsofChristmas
A huge congratulations to Community member Sean Paul Gracie being named Scottish Union Learner of the Year! 🏆
A shining example of the impact of lifelong learning.
🔗 community-tu.org/sean-paul-gr...
#12WinsofChristmas
December 19, 2025 at 10:35 AM
🎁 Day 8 - Sean Paul Gracie’s Big Win
A huge congratulations to Community member Sean Paul Gracie being named Scottish Union Learner of the Year! 🏆
A shining example of the impact of lifelong learning.
🔗 community-tu.org/sean-paul-gr...
#12WinsofChristmas
A huge congratulations to Community member Sean Paul Gracie being named Scottish Union Learner of the Year! 🏆
A shining example of the impact of lifelong learning.
🔗 community-tu.org/sean-paul-gr...
#12WinsofChristmas
🎅Day 7 - Crackdown on Late Payments
A long-fought win for self-employed workers.💼
The government announced a crackdown on late payments - something Community has campaigned for tirelessly.
🔗 community-tu.org/crackdown-on...
#12WinsofChristmas
A long-fought win for self-employed workers.💼
The government announced a crackdown on late payments - something Community has campaigned for tirelessly.
🔗 community-tu.org/crackdown-on...
#12WinsofChristmas
December 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
🎅Day 7 - Crackdown on Late Payments
A long-fought win for self-employed workers.💼
The government announced a crackdown on late payments - something Community has campaigned for tirelessly.
🔗 community-tu.org/crackdown-on...
#12WinsofChristmas
A long-fought win for self-employed workers.💼
The government announced a crackdown on late payments - something Community has campaigned for tirelessly.
🔗 community-tu.org/crackdown-on...
#12WinsofChristmas
🎄Day 6 - Partnership with Voice of the Postmaster
Working together for fairness! 🤝
We signed a new MOU with Voice of the Postmaster to strengthen representation and support for postmasters.
🔗 community-tu.org/community-an...
#12WinsofChristmas
Working together for fairness! 🤝
We signed a new MOU with Voice of the Postmaster to strengthen representation and support for postmasters.
🔗 community-tu.org/community-an...
#12WinsofChristmas
December 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🎄Day 6 - Partnership with Voice of the Postmaster
Working together for fairness! 🤝
We signed a new MOU with Voice of the Postmaster to strengthen representation and support for postmasters.
🔗 community-tu.org/community-an...
#12WinsofChristmas
Working together for fairness! 🤝
We signed a new MOU with Voice of the Postmaster to strengthen representation and support for postmasters.
🔗 community-tu.org/community-an...
#12WinsofChristmas
🎁 Day 5 - Steel Reforged Report
Our Steel Reforged report released and set out the blueprint that safeguards the future of the steel industry in the UK. ⚙️🌍
Strong steel, stronger communities.
🔗 community-tu.org/new-steel-re...
#12WinsofChristmas #MerryChristmas
Our Steel Reforged report released and set out the blueprint that safeguards the future of the steel industry in the UK. ⚙️🌍
Strong steel, stronger communities.
🔗 community-tu.org/new-steel-re...
#12WinsofChristmas #MerryChristmas
December 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
🎁 Day 5 - Steel Reforged Report
Our Steel Reforged report released and set out the blueprint that safeguards the future of the steel industry in the UK. ⚙️🌍
Strong steel, stronger communities.
🔗 community-tu.org/new-steel-re...
#12WinsofChristmas #MerryChristmas
Our Steel Reforged report released and set out the blueprint that safeguards the future of the steel industry in the UK. ⚙️🌍
Strong steel, stronger communities.
🔗 community-tu.org/new-steel-re...
#12WinsofChristmas #MerryChristmas
We are delighted to announce that Community has secured recognition with The Charter School Educational Trust 🎉
This crucial agreement ensures that the voices of our members will be heard directly by management and be central to decision-making.
Read more ⬇️
community-tu.org/community-se...
This crucial agreement ensures that the voices of our members will be heard directly by management and be central to decision-making.
Read more ⬇️
community-tu.org/community-se...
December 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We are delighted to announce that Community has secured recognition with The Charter School Educational Trust 🎉
This crucial agreement ensures that the voices of our members will be heard directly by management and be central to decision-making.
Read more ⬇️
community-tu.org/community-se...
This crucial agreement ensures that the voices of our members will be heard directly by management and be central to decision-making.
Read more ⬇️
community-tu.org/community-se...
Safer workplaces for everyone! 🤝
We've partnered with TREC to support their brilliant ESOL for Safety Signs Program in Leicester.
By helping people confidently read safety signs, we're cutting accident risks and empowering local communities.
Find out more ⬇️
community-tu.org/community-pa...
We've partnered with TREC to support their brilliant ESOL for Safety Signs Program in Leicester.
By helping people confidently read safety signs, we're cutting accident risks and empowering local communities.
Find out more ⬇️
community-tu.org/community-pa...
Community partners with TREC to boost workplace safety | Community Trade Union
Community is proud to support The Race and Equality Centre’s (TREC) vital work in Leicester through a donation of essential office supplies for their ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) for...
community-tu.org
December 15, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Safer workplaces for everyone! 🤝
We've partnered with TREC to support their brilliant ESOL for Safety Signs Program in Leicester.
By helping people confidently read safety signs, we're cutting accident risks and empowering local communities.
Find out more ⬇️
community-tu.org/community-pa...
We've partnered with TREC to support their brilliant ESOL for Safety Signs Program in Leicester.
By helping people confidently read safety signs, we're cutting accident risks and empowering local communities.
Find out more ⬇️
community-tu.org/community-pa...
🎅 Day 4 - Third Sector Committee Launch
Big news for our third sector members! 🌟
We launched the Third Sector Committee - now a recognised sector giving members a stronger collective voice.
🔗 community-tu.org/your-third-s...
#12WinsofChristmas
Big news for our third sector members! 🌟
We launched the Third Sector Committee - now a recognised sector giving members a stronger collective voice.
🔗 community-tu.org/your-third-s...
#12WinsofChristmas
December 15, 2025 at 9:19 AM
🎅 Day 4 - Third Sector Committee Launch
Big news for our third sector members! 🌟
We launched the Third Sector Committee - now a recognised sector giving members a stronger collective voice.
🔗 community-tu.org/your-third-s...
#12WinsofChristmas
Big news for our third sector members! 🌟
We launched the Third Sector Committee - now a recognised sector giving members a stronger collective voice.
🔗 community-tu.org/your-third-s...
#12WinsofChristmas
❄️ Day 3 - Partnership with the NCDV
We’ve joined forces with the National Centre for Domestic Violence to support members facing abuse and build safer workplaces and communities for all. 💪
🔗 community-tu.org/community-pa...
#12WinsofChristmas #MerryChristmas
We’ve joined forces with the National Centre for Domestic Violence to support members facing abuse and build safer workplaces and communities for all. 💪
🔗 community-tu.org/community-pa...
#12WinsofChristmas #MerryChristmas
December 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
❄️ Day 3 - Partnership with the NCDV
We’ve joined forces with the National Centre for Domestic Violence to support members facing abuse and build safer workplaces and communities for all. 💪
🔗 community-tu.org/community-pa...
#12WinsofChristmas #MerryChristmas
We’ve joined forces with the National Centre for Domestic Violence to support members facing abuse and build safer workplaces and communities for all. 💪
🔗 community-tu.org/community-pa...
#12WinsofChristmas #MerryChristmas
🎁 Day 2 - Recognition at XPO Thurrock
A major milestone! 🎉
Community secured a recognition agreement at XPO Thurrock - giving workers a stronger voice at work.
Read more 👇
🔗 community-tu.org/recognition-...
#12WinsofChristmas #MerryChristmas
A major milestone! 🎉
Community secured a recognition agreement at XPO Thurrock - giving workers a stronger voice at work.
Read more 👇
🔗 community-tu.org/recognition-...
#12WinsofChristmas #MerryChristmas
December 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🎁 Day 2 - Recognition at XPO Thurrock
A major milestone! 🎉
Community secured a recognition agreement at XPO Thurrock - giving workers a stronger voice at work.
Read more 👇
🔗 community-tu.org/recognition-...
#12WinsofChristmas #MerryChristmas
A major milestone! 🎉
Community secured a recognition agreement at XPO Thurrock - giving workers a stronger voice at work.
Read more 👇
🔗 community-tu.org/recognition-...
#12WinsofChristmas #MerryChristmas
🎄 Day 1 - British Steel's Future
This year, our campaign helped secure the future of British Steel in Scunthorpe. 💪
We lobbied government, met with the Department for Business & Trade, and stood with members to protect jobs and Britain’s steelmaking heritage.
#12WinsofChristmas #MerryChristmas
This year, our campaign helped secure the future of British Steel in Scunthorpe. 💪
We lobbied government, met with the Department for Business & Trade, and stood with members to protect jobs and Britain’s steelmaking heritage.
#12WinsofChristmas #MerryChristmas
December 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🎄 Day 1 - British Steel's Future
This year, our campaign helped secure the future of British Steel in Scunthorpe. 💪
We lobbied government, met with the Department for Business & Trade, and stood with members to protect jobs and Britain’s steelmaking heritage.
#12WinsofChristmas #MerryChristmas
This year, our campaign helped secure the future of British Steel in Scunthorpe. 💪
We lobbied government, met with the Department for Business & Trade, and stood with members to protect jobs and Britain’s steelmaking heritage.
#12WinsofChristmas #MerryChristmas
Our 12 Wins of Christmas starts tomorrow!
Every day this festive season we’re highlighting the victories our members made possible in 2025.
Stay tuned and celebrate the wins with us 🎄👏
Every day this festive season we’re highlighting the victories our members made possible in 2025.
Stay tuned and celebrate the wins with us 🎄👏
December 11, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Our 12 Wins of Christmas starts tomorrow!
Every day this festive season we’re highlighting the victories our members made possible in 2025.
Stay tuned and celebrate the wins with us 🎄👏
Every day this festive season we’re highlighting the victories our members made possible in 2025.
Stay tuned and celebrate the wins with us 🎄👏
“It’s hard work at times but also very rewarding.”
In our Women in Leadership series, NEC member Angela Carrigan shares how she balances family, work, and activism - and why looking after yourself matters as much as leading.
Read more.⬇️
community-tu.org/women-in-lea...
#WomenInLeadership
In our Women in Leadership series, NEC member Angela Carrigan shares how she balances family, work, and activism - and why looking after yourself matters as much as leading.
Read more.⬇️
community-tu.org/women-in-lea...
#WomenInLeadership
Women in Leadership: Angela Carrigan | Community Trade Union
We champion women’s development and leadership at Community, and want to empower more women to come forward and become active in their union. As part of our Women in Leadership series…
community-tu.org
December 8, 2025 at 12:31 PM
“It’s hard work at times but also very rewarding.”
In our Women in Leadership series, NEC member Angela Carrigan shares how she balances family, work, and activism - and why looking after yourself matters as much as leading.
Read more.⬇️
community-tu.org/women-in-lea...
#WomenInLeadership
In our Women in Leadership series, NEC member Angela Carrigan shares how she balances family, work, and activism - and why looking after yourself matters as much as leading.
Read more.⬇️
community-tu.org/women-in-lea...
#WomenInLeadership
📢 Community’s Lisa Francis is proud to announce our new partnership with Adult Learning Wales!
Together, we’re enhancing training opportunities, safety and access to accredited courses for all members.
Learn more in Lisa's blog 👇 #JoinAUnion #LifelongLearning
community-tu.org/community-si...
Together, we’re enhancing training opportunities, safety and access to accredited courses for all members.
Learn more in Lisa's blog 👇 #JoinAUnion #LifelongLearning
community-tu.org/community-si...
Community signs partnership agreement with Adult Learning Wales | Community Trade Union
We are proud to announce that we have signed a partnership agreement with Adult Learning Wales (ALW). In establishing this arrangement, ALW and Community seek to recognise a strong and positive…
community-tu.org
December 4, 2025 at 9:14 AM
📢 Community’s Lisa Francis is proud to announce our new partnership with Adult Learning Wales!
Together, we’re enhancing training opportunities, safety and access to accredited courses for all members.
Learn more in Lisa's blog 👇 #JoinAUnion #LifelongLearning
community-tu.org/community-si...
Together, we’re enhancing training opportunities, safety and access to accredited courses for all members.
Learn more in Lisa's blog 👇 #JoinAUnion #LifelongLearning
community-tu.org/community-si...
💼 Victory for our member and our in-house legal team!
When a senior manager was denied their full 8 weeks’ notice pay, we challenged the tribunal’s unfair ruling.
The Employment Appeal Tribunal sided with us – our member received the pay they were owed! 👏
#UnionStrong #JoinAUnion
When a senior manager was denied their full 8 weeks’ notice pay, we challenged the tribunal’s unfair ruling.
The Employment Appeal Tribunal sided with us – our member received the pay they were owed! 👏
#UnionStrong #JoinAUnion
December 3, 2025 at 4:16 PM
💼 Victory for our member and our in-house legal team!
When a senior manager was denied their full 8 weeks’ notice pay, we challenged the tribunal’s unfair ruling.
The Employment Appeal Tribunal sided with us – our member received the pay they were owed! 👏
#UnionStrong #JoinAUnion
When a senior manager was denied their full 8 weeks’ notice pay, we challenged the tribunal’s unfair ruling.
The Employment Appeal Tribunal sided with us – our member received the pay they were owed! 👏
#UnionStrong #JoinAUnion
“When women win, we all win.”
Our latest Women in Leadership blog features Pearl Abernethy, Chair of the STUC Women’s Committee, on advancing equality and building solidarity across Scotland.
Read Pearl's full blog below. ⬇️
community-tu.org/women-in-lea...
#WomenInLeadership #JoinAUnion
Our latest Women in Leadership blog features Pearl Abernethy, Chair of the STUC Women’s Committee, on advancing equality and building solidarity across Scotland.
Read Pearl's full blog below. ⬇️
community-tu.org/women-in-lea...
#WomenInLeadership #JoinAUnion
Women in Leadership: Pearl Abernethy | Community Trade Union
We champion women’s development and leadership at Community, and want to empower more women to come forward and become active in their union. As part of our Women in Leadership series…
community-tu.org
December 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
“When women win, we all win.”
Our latest Women in Leadership blog features Pearl Abernethy, Chair of the STUC Women’s Committee, on advancing equality and building solidarity across Scotland.
Read Pearl's full blog below. ⬇️
community-tu.org/women-in-lea...
#WomenInLeadership #JoinAUnion
Our latest Women in Leadership blog features Pearl Abernethy, Chair of the STUC Women’s Committee, on advancing equality and building solidarity across Scotland.
Read Pearl's full blog below. ⬇️
community-tu.org/women-in-lea...
#WomenInLeadership #JoinAUnion