TUC South West
@tucsouthwest.bsky.social
Raising the voice of working people, and changing work for the better in the South West. #EveryWorkerNeedsAUnion
The incredible @unisonsw.bsky.social phlebotomists are standing strong approaching their 250th (!!!) day on strike for fair banding. This is now the *LONGEST STRIKE IN NHS HISTORY*.
Stand with them: www.megaphone.org.uk/events/solid...
17th November, Shire Hall, Gloucester
Stand with them: www.megaphone.org.uk/events/solid...
17th November, Shire Hall, Gloucester
Solidarity Rally with Gloucestershire Phlebotomists
We’re the phlebotomists who take blood from patients at Gloucester and Cheltenham hospitals. We’re on the longest running strike in NHS history fighting for fair pay and respect.
We’ve been ignored, u...
www.megaphone.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The incredible @unisonsw.bsky.social phlebotomists are standing strong approaching their 250th (!!!) day on strike for fair banding. This is now the *LONGEST STRIKE IN NHS HISTORY*.
Stand with them: www.megaphone.org.uk/events/solid...
17th November, Shire Hall, Gloucester
Stand with them: www.megaphone.org.uk/events/solid...
17th November, Shire Hall, Gloucester
Reminder - TOMORROW! Battle Lines, commemorating the Miners' Strike, is showing at George Watson Memorial Hall, Tewkesbury. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/battle-lin...
Hosted by Cheltenham Trades Council
Hosted by Cheltenham Trades Council
Battle Lines
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the miners' strike and the working-class struggles of today!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
June 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Reminder - TOMORROW! Battle Lines, commemorating the Miners' Strike, is showing at George Watson Memorial Hall, Tewkesbury. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/battle-lin...
Hosted by Cheltenham Trades Council
Hosted by Cheltenham Trades Council
The TUC South West Regional Women’s Committee stands in solidarity with the transgender and nonbinary community. We reaffirm that trans women are women and belong on our committee.
April 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The TUC South West Regional Women’s Committee stands in solidarity with the transgender and nonbinary community. We reaffirm that trans women are women and belong on our committee.
This Saturday, trade unionists from across the South West will travel to London for Stand Up to Racism's conference for trade unions, backed by the TUC.
Join us: standuptoracism.org.uk/countering-t...
Join us: standuptoracism.org.uk/countering-t...
Countering the far right – Register now for Stand Up To Racism's 2025 trade union conference - Stand Up to Racism
Fighting for anti racist workplaces Stand Up to Racism and TUC annual trade union conference: fighting for anti racist workplaces and countering the rise
standuptoracism.org.uk
February 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
This Saturday, trade unionists from across the South West will travel to London for Stand Up to Racism's conference for trade unions, backed by the TUC.
Join us: standuptoracism.org.uk/countering-t...
Join us: standuptoracism.org.uk/countering-t...
Find a HeartUnions event near you!
www.megaphone.org.uk/events
www.megaphone.org.uk/events
Megaphone UK
www.megaphone.org.uk
February 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Find a HeartUnions event near you!
www.megaphone.org.uk/events
www.megaphone.org.uk/events
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We revealed Nigel Farage’s voting record to his constituents in Clacton.
They weren’t happy.
They weren’t happy.
February 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We revealed Nigel Farage’s voting record to his constituents in Clacton.
They weren’t happy.
They weren’t happy.
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Want to make a real difference for workers? We are looking for four new Local Organisers to help build union power and support public service workers ✊🏼
If you're passionate about organising, campaigning, and empowering workers, this could be perfect for you: unsn.uk/SWJobs
If you're passionate about organising, campaigning, and empowering workers, this could be perfect for you: unsn.uk/SWJobs
January 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Want to make a real difference for workers? We are looking for four new Local Organisers to help build union power and support public service workers ✊🏼
If you're passionate about organising, campaigning, and empowering workers, this could be perfect for you: unsn.uk/SWJobs
If you're passionate about organising, campaigning, and empowering workers, this could be perfect for you: unsn.uk/SWJobs
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This Saturday, the South West Region Anti-Casualisation & Equalities in Education Event
https://buff.ly/42nmRML
@mybool.bsky.social @ucusw-regcom.bsky.social @marisharay.bsky.social @uoblibdems.bsky.social @bristollibdems.bsky.social @unisonsw.bsky.social @tucsouthwest.bsky.social
https://buff.ly/42nmRML
@mybool.bsky.social @ucusw-regcom.bsky.social @marisharay.bsky.social @uoblibdems.bsky.social @bristollibdems.bsky.social @unisonsw.bsky.social @tucsouthwest.bsky.social
South West Region Anti-Casualisation & Equalities in Education Event
South West Region Anti-Casualisation & Equalities in Education Event to discuss and tackle precarity and inequalities across the sector
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January 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM
This Saturday, the South West Region Anti-Casualisation & Equalities in Education Event
https://buff.ly/42nmRML
@mybool.bsky.social @ucusw-regcom.bsky.social @marisharay.bsky.social @uoblibdems.bsky.social @bristollibdems.bsky.social @unisonsw.bsky.social @tucsouthwest.bsky.social
https://buff.ly/42nmRML
@mybool.bsky.social @ucusw-regcom.bsky.social @marisharay.bsky.social @uoblibdems.bsky.social @bristollibdems.bsky.social @unisonsw.bsky.social @tucsouthwest.bsky.social
❌ We cannot accept or afford £51 million of cuts to our Bristol public services!
🪧 Join us to build the campaign to stop the onslaught of cuts proposed in the council budget.
📆 Wednesday 29th January 7.30pm
🌎 Tony Benn House, Victoria Street, Bristol
💻 Zoom link available on request
🪧 Join us to build the campaign to stop the onslaught of cuts proposed in the council budget.
📆 Wednesday 29th January 7.30pm
🌎 Tony Benn House, Victoria Street, Bristol
💻 Zoom link available on request
January 28, 2025 at 1:07 PM
❌ We cannot accept or afford £51 million of cuts to our Bristol public services!
🪧 Join us to build the campaign to stop the onslaught of cuts proposed in the council budget.
📆 Wednesday 29th January 7.30pm
🌎 Tony Benn House, Victoria Street, Bristol
💻 Zoom link available on request
🪧 Join us to build the campaign to stop the onslaught of cuts proposed in the council budget.
📆 Wednesday 29th January 7.30pm
🌎 Tony Benn House, Victoria Street, Bristol
💻 Zoom link available on request
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Misogyny, intimidation, ageism and sexual harassment should have no place in modern workplaces. Yet these issues continue to run rampant in the creative industries – propped up by inadequate reporting mechanisms, a lack of accountability and extreme power dynamics.
December 2, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Misogyny, intimidation, ageism and sexual harassment should have no place in modern workplaces. Yet these issues continue to run rampant in the creative industries – propped up by inadequate reporting mechanisms, a lack of accountability and extreme power dynamics.
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Too many airport workers are subject to abuse from passengers.
Everybody should have the right to feel safe at work.
Everybody should have the right to feel safe at work.
December 2, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Too many airport workers are subject to abuse from passengers.
Everybody should have the right to feel safe at work.
Everybody should have the right to feel safe at work.
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Exeter office of @unisonsw.bsky.social supporting the @tucsouthwest.bsky.social @unisontheunion.bsky.social #WorkplaceDayOfAction calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. #Workplaces4Palestine
November 28, 2024 at 1:57 PM
Exeter office of @unisonsw.bsky.social supporting the @tucsouthwest.bsky.social @unisontheunion.bsky.social #WorkplaceDayOfAction calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. #Workplaces4Palestine
TUC South West are supporting today's workplace day of action.
Palestinians in Gaza are at immediate mortal risk of starvation, disease, they are living in wet tents in winter conditions under constant bombardment and displacement.
#CeasefireNow #EndTheOccupation
#WorkplaceDayOfAction
#FreePalestine
Palestinians in Gaza are at immediate mortal risk of starvation, disease, they are living in wet tents in winter conditions under constant bombardment and displacement.
#CeasefireNow #EndTheOccupation
#WorkplaceDayOfAction
#FreePalestine
November 28, 2024 at 11:40 AM
TUC South West are supporting today's workplace day of action.
Palestinians in Gaza are at immediate mortal risk of starvation, disease, they are living in wet tents in winter conditions under constant bombardment and displacement.
#CeasefireNow #EndTheOccupation
#WorkplaceDayOfAction
#FreePalestine
Palestinians in Gaza are at immediate mortal risk of starvation, disease, they are living in wet tents in winter conditions under constant bombardment and displacement.
#CeasefireNow #EndTheOccupation
#WorkplaceDayOfAction
#FreePalestine
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
There is a great deal unions can do to support. Negotiate domestic violence policies at work. Support campaigns to get night workers home safely.
Speak out. #endviolenceagainstwomen
www.un.org/en/observanc...
There is a great deal unions can do to support. Negotiate domestic violence policies at work. Support campaigns to get night workers home safely.
Speak out. #endviolenceagainstwomen
www.un.org/en/observanc...
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women | United Nations
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women aims to create awareness of the fact that violence against women is a human rights violation that impedes progress in many areas, in...
www.un.org
November 25, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
There is a great deal unions can do to support. Negotiate domestic violence policies at work. Support campaigns to get night workers home safely.
Speak out. #endviolenceagainstwomen
www.un.org/en/observanc...
There is a great deal unions can do to support. Negotiate domestic violence policies at work. Support campaigns to get night workers home safely.
Speak out. #endviolenceagainstwomen
www.un.org/en/observanc...
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Higher education members 📢 Don't forget to vote in the consultative ballot:
📨 Check your emails for the ballot link
❌ REJECT the pay element
✅ ACCEPT the terms of reference on pay-related elements
⏰ Ballot closes Tuesday 3 December at 5pm ⏰
VOTE now✊
📨 Check your emails for the ballot link
❌ REJECT the pay element
✅ ACCEPT the terms of reference on pay-related elements
⏰ Ballot closes Tuesday 3 December at 5pm ⏰
VOTE now✊
November 25, 2024 at 11:29 AM
Higher education members 📢 Don't forget to vote in the consultative ballot:
📨 Check your emails for the ballot link
❌ REJECT the pay element
✅ ACCEPT the terms of reference on pay-related elements
⏰ Ballot closes Tuesday 3 December at 5pm ⏰
VOTE now✊
📨 Check your emails for the ballot link
❌ REJECT the pay element
✅ ACCEPT the terms of reference on pay-related elements
⏰ Ballot closes Tuesday 3 December at 5pm ⏰
VOTE now✊
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Solidarity to @bfawu.bsky.social members at Morrisons' Rathbones bakery in Wakefield, who are fighting to save their factory from closing. Please read more and sign their petition below 👇
Stop the job cuts at Morrisons Rathbones site
Sign the petition to Morrisons CEO Rami Baitiéh and stop the 400 job cuts at Rathbones, Wakefield.
actionnetwork.org
November 21, 2024 at 2:26 PM
Solidarity to @bfawu.bsky.social members at Morrisons' Rathbones bakery in Wakefield, who are fighting to save their factory from closing. Please read more and sign their petition below 👇
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#CeaseFireNow - Workplace Day of Action - Thursday 28/11.
The TUC and unions are supporting the workplace day of action on 28 November.calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.
Share your photos with us. Join us in taking action ⏩
The TUC and unions are supporting the workplace day of action on 28 November.calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.
Share your photos with us. Join us in taking action ⏩
Workplace Day of Action: Ceasefire Now | Events | UNISON National
On Thursday, 28 November trade union branches across the UK will be taking part in a workplace day of action to demand a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza
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November 25, 2024 at 12:37 PM
#CeaseFireNow - Workplace Day of Action - Thursday 28/11.
The TUC and unions are supporting the workplace day of action on 28 November.calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.
Share your photos with us. Join us in taking action ⏩
The TUC and unions are supporting the workplace day of action on 28 November.calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.
Share your photos with us. Join us in taking action ⏩
Solidarity with @neunion.bsky.social members on strike today at SGS Pegasus School in South Glos!
November 21, 2024 at 8:19 AM
Solidarity with @neunion.bsky.social members on strike today at SGS Pegasus School in South Glos!
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Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival 2025 will take place on 18-20 July.
Save the dates! Tickets will go on sale in the spring.
Save the dates! Tickets will go on sale in the spring.
November 20, 2024 at 10:55 AM
Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival 2025 will take place on 18-20 July.
Save the dates! Tickets will go on sale in the spring.
Save the dates! Tickets will go on sale in the spring.
Next week is our workplace day of action for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Organise an action through your unions and workplaces! We are calling for the immediate access of food, an end to arms licenses (in line with int'l law) & release of hostages/Palestinian prisoners.
www.tuc.org.uk/events/join-...
Organise an action through your unions and workplaces! We are calling for the immediate access of food, an end to arms licenses (in line with int'l law) & release of hostages/Palestinian prisoners.
www.tuc.org.uk/events/join-...
Join the workplace day of action calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The TUC and unions are supporting the workplace day of action calling for an immediate ceasefire. Members are encouraged to liaise with your union about solidarity actions in their own workplaces.
www.tuc.org.uk
November 20, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Next week is our workplace day of action for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Organise an action through your unions and workplaces! We are calling for the immediate access of food, an end to arms licenses (in line with int'l law) & release of hostages/Palestinian prisoners.
www.tuc.org.uk/events/join-...
Organise an action through your unions and workplaces! We are calling for the immediate access of food, an end to arms licenses (in line with int'l law) & release of hostages/Palestinian prisoners.
www.tuc.org.uk/events/join-...
Today, we remember the trans people who’ve been killed around the world, and here in the UK. Every year, too many trans and no binary people are killed because of hate.
🕯️
We stand in solidarity with our trans siblings.
#tdor2024
www.tuc.org.uk/news/transge...
🕯️
We stand in solidarity with our trans siblings.
#tdor2024
www.tuc.org.uk/news/transge...
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Today, we remember the trans people who’ve been murdered around the world for no other reason than who they are.
www.tuc.org.uk
November 20, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Today, we remember the trans people who’ve been killed around the world, and here in the UK. Every year, too many trans and no binary people are killed because of hate.
🕯️
We stand in solidarity with our trans siblings.
#tdor2024
www.tuc.org.uk/news/transge...
🕯️
We stand in solidarity with our trans siblings.
#tdor2024
www.tuc.org.uk/news/transge...
For anyone struggling with having an "invalid handle" try this: bsky-debug.app/handle
We had that for a bit and it seems to have vanished after filling that in and then leaving for 10 mins.
We had that for a bit and it seems to have vanished after filling that in and then leaving for 10 mins.
Bluesky Debug
bsky-debug.app
November 14, 2024 at 3:31 PM
For anyone struggling with having an "invalid handle" try this: bsky-debug.app/handle
We had that for a bit and it seems to have vanished after filling that in and then leaving for 10 mins.
We had that for a bit and it seems to have vanished after filling that in and then leaving for 10 mins.
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Just for fun, we're going to announce the dates of the 2025 festival here first.
It probably won't come as a huge shock, but make sure you're following us early next week to get the insider info...
It probably won't come as a huge shock, but make sure you're following us early next week to get the insider info...
November 14, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Just for fun, we're going to announce the dates of the 2025 festival here first.
It probably won't come as a huge shock, but make sure you're following us early next week to get the insider info...
It probably won't come as a huge shock, but make sure you're following us early next week to get the insider info...
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Welcoming @aslefunion.bsky.social and @usdawunion.bsky.social, to bring our trade union starter pack up to 14.
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bsky.app/starter-pack...
November 13, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Welcoming @aslefunion.bsky.social and @usdawunion.bsky.social, to bring our trade union starter pack up to 14.
bsky.app/starter-pack...
bsky.app/starter-pack...