Tom Jenkins
@tomoljenkins.bsky.social
Mainly Unions, Europe
Retired. Former Head EU & International @the-tuc.bsky.social , Head of Staff @etuc-ces.bsky.social , President @eesc.bsky.social
Retired. Former Head EU & International @the-tuc.bsky.social , Head of Staff @etuc-ces.bsky.social , President @eesc.bsky.social
Gender pay gap 'won't close until 2056' as women work '47 days of year for free': @tuc.org.uk . Employment Rights Act important step forward for pay parity, banning exploitative zero hours contracts, which disproportionately hit women says @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social www.mirror.co.uk/money/person...
Gender pay gap 'will not close until 2056' as women work 47 days free
A new report has shown the pay gap may not close for 30 more years
www.mirror.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Gender pay gap 'won't close until 2056' as women work '47 days of year for free': @tuc.org.uk . Employment Rights Act important step forward for pay parity, banning exploitative zero hours contracts, which disproportionately hit women says @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social www.mirror.co.uk/money/person...
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🌏️ Trade unions in Indonesia are raising their voices to demand the repeal of the National Security Law in Hong Kong and the release of Lee Cheuk Yan✊ #FreeLeeCheukYan
Find out more: www.ituc-csi.org/free-lee-che...
Find out more: www.ituc-csi.org/free-lee-che...
February 15, 2026 at 11:01 AM
🌏️ Trade unions in Indonesia are raising their voices to demand the repeal of the National Security Law in Hong Kong and the release of Lee Cheuk Yan✊ #FreeLeeCheukYan
Find out more: www.ituc-csi.org/free-lee-che...
Find out more: www.ituc-csi.org/free-lee-che...
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AFP: "WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Friday urged China to change its growth model, arguing that its soaring trade surplus risked sparking new trade barriers. “The $1.2 trillion trade surplus is not sustainable because the rest of the world cannot...
business.inquirer.net/574306/wto-c...
AFP: "WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Friday urged China to change its growth model, arguing that its soaring trade surplus risked sparking new trade barriers. “The $1.2 trillion trade surplus is not sustainable because the rest of the world cannot...
business.inquirer.net/574306/wto-c...
WTO chief urges China to shift on trade surplus
FILE: Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at the World Trade Organization (WTO) headquarters in Geneva on February 16, 2024. (Photo by PIERRE ALBOUY /
business.inquirer.net
February 15, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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AFP: "WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Friday urged China to change its growth model, arguing that its soaring trade surplus risked sparking new trade barriers. “The $1.2 trillion trade surplus is not sustainable because the rest of the world cannot...
business.inquirer.net/574306/wto-c...
AFP: "WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Friday urged China to change its growth model, arguing that its soaring trade surplus risked sparking new trade barriers. “The $1.2 trillion trade surplus is not sustainable because the rest of the world cannot...
business.inquirer.net/574306/wto-c...
Starmer's MSC speech in effect acknowledges the end of the 'special relationship' www.gov.uk/government/n...
Prime Minister to warn that Europe must move away from overdependence on the US, to interdependence - and a more European NATO
Europe must shift from overdependence on the United States and towards a more European NATO, underpinned by deeper links between the UK and the EU, the Prime Minister will say today.
www.gov.uk
February 15, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Starmer's MSC speech in effect acknowledges the end of the 'special relationship' www.gov.uk/government/n...
So this means that ~1686 British passport holders are involved in Israel's war crimes against Palestinians.
(Hamas don't publish statistics of how many Brit members they have, though I expect MI6 has an estimate)
(Hamas don't publish statistics of how many Brit members they have, though I expect MI6 has an estimate)
February 15, 2026 at 9:12 AM
So this means that ~1686 British passport holders are involved in Israel's war crimes against Palestinians.
(Hamas don't publish statistics of how many Brit members they have, though I expect MI6 has an estimate)
(Hamas don't publish statistics of how many Brit members they have, though I expect MI6 has an estimate)
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu MSC speech with lots of Keir Starmer name checks. But are we SAFE? news.un.org/en/story/202...
February 14, 2026 at 10:16 AM
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu MSC speech with lots of Keir Starmer name checks. But are we SAFE? news.un.org/en/story/202...
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🎧 EP4 – #ForcedLabour isn’t just a history lesson — it’s happening right now, and it’s closer than you think.
In this powerful episode, Jeroen Beirnaert @ituc.bsky.social breaks down what modern slavery actually looks like — and why fighting it matters for everyone.
🔗 Listen: buff.ly/3yYUZZV
In this powerful episode, Jeroen Beirnaert @ituc.bsky.social breaks down what modern slavery actually looks like — and why fighting it matters for everyone.
🔗 Listen: buff.ly/3yYUZZV
February 14, 2026 at 10:01 AM
🎧 EP4 – #ForcedLabour isn’t just a history lesson — it’s happening right now, and it’s closer than you think.
In this powerful episode, Jeroen Beirnaert @ituc.bsky.social breaks down what modern slavery actually looks like — and why fighting it matters for everyone.
🔗 Listen: buff.ly/3yYUZZV
In this powerful episode, Jeroen Beirnaert @ituc.bsky.social breaks down what modern slavery actually looks like — and why fighting it matters for everyone.
🔗 Listen: buff.ly/3yYUZZV
Max Boyce concert Live at Maesteg Town Hall has SOLD OUT. More than can be said for the Sunday's game
February 13, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Max Boyce concert Live at Maesteg Town Hall has SOLD OUT. More than can be said for the Sunday's game
How to strengthen trade union resilience in 2026 @ituc.bsky.social General Secretary @luctriangle.bsky.social talks to @iloactrav.bsky.social Info www.ilo.org/resource/art...
How to strengthen trade union resilience in 2026
Amid growing global instability, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Luc Triangle reflects on the resilience of the trade union movement. With the 114th Internation...
www.ilo.org
February 13, 2026 at 6:04 PM
How to strengthen trade union resilience in 2026 @ituc.bsky.social General Secretary @luctriangle.bsky.social talks to @iloactrav.bsky.social Info www.ilo.org/resource/art...
International @eduinternational.bsky.social and #BWI trade union delegations blocked from entering Palestine. @labourstart.bsky.social www.buzzsprout.com/2313632/epis...
International trade union delegations blocked from entering Palestine - LabourStart: Where trade unionists start their day on the net.
In the last three weeks, two high-level delegations of trade union leaders from around the world were blocked by Israeli authorities from entering the Occupied Palestinian Territories (West Bank).&nbs...
www.buzzsprout.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:59 PM
International @eduinternational.bsky.social and #BWI trade union delegations blocked from entering Palestine. @labourstart.bsky.social www.buzzsprout.com/2313632/epis...
@ec.europa.eu requests @wto.org panel in dispute with China over royalties for EU high-tech sector. Claims China practices inconsistent with the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/news/eu-requ...
policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/news/eu-requ...
EU requests WTO panel in dispute with China over royalties for EU high-tech sector
The European Commission has today taken the next step in its dispute with China over unfair and illegal trade practices which curb the intellectual property rights of EU companies.
policy.trade.ec.europa.eu
February 13, 2026 at 1:12 PM
@ec.europa.eu requests @wto.org panel in dispute with China over royalties for EU high-tech sector. Claims China practices inconsistent with the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/news/eu-requ...
policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/news/eu-requ...
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Elon’s emails to Epstein.
Location: Starbase, Texas
Location: Starbase, Texas
February 8, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Elon’s emails to Epstein.
Location: Starbase, Texas
Location: Starbase, Texas
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Workers deserve their fair share.
Increasing collective bargaining coverage raises wages and it’s not just social justice, it’s smart economics. Stronger pay means stronger internal demand.
Increasing collective bargaining coverage raises wages and it’s not just social justice, it’s smart economics. Stronger pay means stronger internal demand.
February 13, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Workers deserve their fair share.
Increasing collective bargaining coverage raises wages and it’s not just social justice, it’s smart economics. Stronger pay means stronger internal demand.
Increasing collective bargaining coverage raises wages and it’s not just social justice, it’s smart economics. Stronger pay means stronger internal demand.
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It’s #HeartUnions Week. It was the unions that brought me from the council estate to the Parliamentary Estate.
I’m proud to serve as Secretary of the Trade Union Group of Labour MPs.
I’m proud to serve as Secretary of the Trade Union Group of Labour MPs.
February 13, 2026 at 9:47 AM
It’s #HeartUnions Week. It was the unions that brought me from the council estate to the Parliamentary Estate.
I’m proud to serve as Secretary of the Trade Union Group of Labour MPs.
I’m proud to serve as Secretary of the Trade Union Group of Labour MPs.
I suppose a silver lining would be if this 'dangerous London' myth will keep away its proponents from our great city
IS LONDON AS DANGEROUS AS YOU THINK? Video made by @theeconomistnews.bsky.social and posted to Insta by @nitinsawhney.bsky.social All sources are cited on the relevant info frames.
February 13, 2026 at 9:27 AM
I suppose a silver lining would be if this 'dangerous London' myth will keep away its proponents from our great city
Interesting piece: Brussels’ 28th regime proposals risk collapsing as member states reluctant to hand "the keys to large parts of their legal systems to Brussels” while @etuc-ces.bsky.social GS @estherlynch.bsky.social warns against “the biggest loophole in history” www.euractiv.com/news/rage-ag...
www.euractiv.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Interesting piece: Brussels’ 28th regime proposals risk collapsing as member states reluctant to hand "the keys to large parts of their legal systems to Brussels” while @etuc-ces.bsky.social GS @estherlynch.bsky.social warns against “the biggest loophole in history” www.euractiv.com/news/rage-ag...
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What began as a day of unity ended as a brutal, premeditated assault on peaceful protestors representing over 30 unions. News coverage confirms that federal agents met a family‑friendly, labor‑led march with repeated rounds of tear gas and other munitions.
labornotes.org/blogs/2026/0...
labornotes.org/blogs/2026/0...
Portland Labor Rally against ICE Attacked with Tear Gas
On January 31 my husband and I stood shoulder to shoulder with thousands of union members and community allies in Portland’s South Waterfront. We gathered for a peaceful, permitted rally and march: “L...
labornotes.org
February 12, 2026 at 3:25 PM
What began as a day of unity ended as a brutal, premeditated assault on peaceful protestors representing over 30 unions. News coverage confirms that federal agents met a family‑friendly, labor‑led march with repeated rounds of tear gas and other munitions.
labornotes.org/blogs/2026/0...
labornotes.org/blogs/2026/0...
Great achievement for Europe @esa.int . Would be even greater if we were launching European internet capabilities, rather than helping American exploiters
Today's launch of the first four-booster version of Ariane 6, operated by Arianespace, took 32 satellites for Amazon LEO to low-Earth orbit. This success confirms Europe’s readiness in heavy-lift capability and is key to ensuring autonomous access to space for Europeans.
More boosters, more power: Ariane 6 lifts off with four boosters for the first time
www.esa.int
February 12, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Great achievement for Europe @esa.int . Would be even greater if we were launching European internet capabilities, rather than helping American exploiters
@tssa.bsky.social GS @maryameslamdoust.bsky.social backs Angela Rayner as Labour leader. Angela says there's no vacancy. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Union chief calls for Angela Rayner to replace Keir Starmer or risk Labour defeat to Reform UK
Exclusive: TSSA general secretary wants Rayner to take charge after Gorton byelection which she expects party to lose
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:25 PM
@tssa.bsky.social GS @maryameslamdoust.bsky.social backs Angela Rayner as Labour leader. Angela says there's no vacancy. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
@unitesharon.bsky.social rightly pissed off. But as Jack Jones said; "murder yes, divorce, never". @unitetheunion.bsky.social 's leverage (a key tool in Sharon's industrial strategy) may be low now, but it would be zilch outside the party
www.ft.com/content/1f5c...
www.ft.com/content/1f5c...
The Labour Party has become devoid of purpose
My union will chart its own course unless this government understands that ordinary people want real change
www.ft.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:31 PM
@unitesharon.bsky.social rightly pissed off. But as Jack Jones said; "murder yes, divorce, never". @unitetheunion.bsky.social 's leverage (a key tool in Sharon's industrial strategy) may be low now, but it would be zilch outside the party
www.ft.com/content/1f5c...
www.ft.com/content/1f5c...
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“While we are thrilled that this wave of attacks is seemingly being significantly scaled back, we must acknowledge the deep harm and trauma these last few months have brought to our state." Full statement at aflcio.mn/466iRkZ #iceoutmn
RE: ICE Drawdown — ICE OUT OF MN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
aflcio.mn
February 12, 2026 at 4:16 PM
“While we are thrilled that this wave of attacks is seemingly being significantly scaled back, we must acknowledge the deep harm and trauma these last few months have brought to our state." Full statement at aflcio.mn/466iRkZ #iceoutmn
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The Trump Administration Wants to Make It Easier Than Ever to Exploit Farmworkers
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
February 12, 2026 at 4:49 PM
The Trump Administration Wants to Make It Easier Than Ever to Exploit Farmworkers
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
The Prime Minister will appoint a new Cabinet Secretary shortly. The appointment process will be agreed by the First Civil Service Commissioner.
FFS, that is ultra-Brexiteer, Baroness Gisela Stuart of Edgbaston. Johnson's slime persists. I expect she will go with Romeo www.gov.uk/government/n...
FFS, that is ultra-Brexiteer, Baroness Gisela Stuart of Edgbaston. Johnson's slime persists. I expect she will go with Romeo www.gov.uk/government/n...
The Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary have agreed by mutual consent the Cabinet Secretary will stand down
Sir Chris Wormald to stand down as Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service
www.gov.uk
February 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM
The Prime Minister will appoint a new Cabinet Secretary shortly. The appointment process will be agreed by the First Civil Service Commissioner.
FFS, that is ultra-Brexiteer, Baroness Gisela Stuart of Edgbaston. Johnson's slime persists. I expect she will go with Romeo www.gov.uk/government/n...
FFS, that is ultra-Brexiteer, Baroness Gisela Stuart of Edgbaston. Johnson's slime persists. I expect she will go with Romeo www.gov.uk/government/n...
@ilo.org Brussels hybrid seminar: Trade and labour in uncertain times - Shaping Africa’s future in the global economy. 3 March 2026 13:30 - 16:00 CET www.ilo.org/meetings-and...
Trade and labour in uncertain times - Shaping Africa’s future in the global economy
Distinguished speakers will exchange views and share good practices on how African governments, institutions, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and development partners can leverage trade to adva...
https://www.ilo.org/meetings-and-events/trade-and-labour-uncertain-times-shaping-africa’s-future-global-economy
February 12, 2026 at 4:19 PM
@ilo.org Brussels hybrid seminar: Trade and labour in uncertain times - Shaping Africa’s future in the global economy. 3 March 2026 13:30 - 16:00 CET www.ilo.org/meetings-and...
US unions face fight for survival under Trump. @silverman-jana.bsky.social & Stanley Gacek trace how the promise of the 2023 'Hot Labor Summer' has been shattered and argue that unions must adopt radically new strategies to survive @glu-network.bsky.social globallabourcolumn.org/2026/02/11/u...
US unions face a fight for survival under Trump
-Jana Silverman and Stanley Gacek About two years ago, the US union movement appeared to be in a moment of revitalisation. The ‘Hot Labor Summer’ of 2023, characterised by an unpreceden…
globallabourcolumn.org
February 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
US unions face fight for survival under Trump. @silverman-jana.bsky.social & Stanley Gacek trace how the promise of the 2023 'Hot Labor Summer' has been shattered and argue that unions must adopt radically new strategies to survive @glu-network.bsky.social globallabourcolumn.org/2026/02/11/u...