Sharon Graham
@unitesharon.bsky.social
General Secretary of Unite the Union, Britain and Ireland's biggest Union. Join Unite at: http://unitetheunion.org/join | https://linktr.ee/sharon.graham
The Treasury is letting Britain down. Stop dithering, do a wealth tax and invest in jobs. @lbc.co.uk
February 16, 2026 at 11:56 AM
The Treasury is letting Britain down. Stop dithering, do a wealth tax and invest in jobs. @lbc.co.uk
▶️ Defence speech at Munich Security Conference
Starmer is right, we're facing threats to national security and that the UK must be prepared to defend itself. But this cannot happen without strong investment in UK defence jobs and the govt backing our skilled workers by buying British-made kit. 1/2
Starmer is right, we're facing threats to national security and that the UK must be prepared to defend itself. But this cannot happen without strong investment in UK defence jobs and the govt backing our skilled workers by buying British-made kit. 1/2
February 16, 2026 at 7:52 AM
▶️ Defence speech at Munich Security Conference
Starmer is right, we're facing threats to national security and that the UK must be prepared to defend itself. But this cannot happen without strong investment in UK defence jobs and the govt backing our skilled workers by buying British-made kit. 1/2
Starmer is right, we're facing threats to national security and that the UK must be prepared to defend itself. But this cannot happen without strong investment in UK defence jobs and the govt backing our skilled workers by buying British-made kit. 1/2
Labour was built to give workers a voice and fight for a better deal. Workers' are scratching their heads with the lack of delivery over the last 18 months. #Labour need to stop being embarrassed about standing up for workers and communities.
Be Labour Via @financialtimes.com
Be Labour Via @financialtimes.com
February 15, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Labour was built to give workers a voice and fight for a better deal. Workers' are scratching their heads with the lack of delivery over the last 18 months. #Labour need to stop being embarrassed about standing up for workers and communities.
Be Labour Via @financialtimes.com
Be Labour Via @financialtimes.com
The UK economy will not get the growth we were promised until we reverse our historic levels of underinvestment.
We need to stop the rot and start delivering for everyday people.
We need to stop the rot and start delivering for everyday people.
Bank of England must cut rates amid economic ‘doom loop,’ unions say
THE Bank of England must “go further and faster” with rate cuts to help boost living standards, unions said today in light of marginal GDP growth.Ministers were also challenged on underinvestment as new official figures showed household incomes still being squeezed by a “relentless cost-of-living crisis.”The Office for National Statistics showed that gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.1 per cent in the fourth quarter — the same as in the previous three months.
morningstaronline.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The UK economy will not get the growth we were promised until we reverse our historic levels of underinvestment.
We need to stop the rot and start delivering for everyday people.
We need to stop the rot and start delivering for everyday people.
Labour was built to give workers a voice and fight for a better deal. Workers' are scratching their heads with the lack of delivery over the last 18 months. Labour need to stop being embarrassed about standing up for workers and communities.
Be Labour. via @financialtimes.com
Be Labour. via @financialtimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Labour was built to give workers a voice and fight for a better deal. Workers' are scratching their heads with the lack of delivery over the last 18 months. Labour need to stop being embarrassed about standing up for workers and communities.
Be Labour. via @financialtimes.com
Be Labour. via @financialtimes.com
Hugely wealthy university, @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social have admitted to using faulty pay calculations to implement real terms wage cuts. They must fix these figures and come back with a fair pay offer. Strikes will continue with @unitetheunion.bsky.social's full support.
Imperial College pay strikes set to ramp up this month
Workers at Imperial College London are to resume strike action this month over pay, the Unite trade union has said.
www.personneltoday.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Hugely wealthy university, @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social have admitted to using faulty pay calculations to implement real terms wage cuts. They must fix these figures and come back with a fair pay offer. Strikes will continue with @unitetheunion.bsky.social's full support.
It beggars belief that a Labour govt would ride roughshod over health unions when deciding on NHS pay.
This announcement will simply increase the problems of low pay that has seen thousands of healthcare workers leave, worsening the recruitment and retention crisis in our NHS.
This announcement will simply increase the problems of low pay that has seen thousands of healthcare workers leave, worsening the recruitment and retention crisis in our NHS.
February 13, 2026 at 12:25 PM
It beggars belief that a Labour govt would ride roughshod over health unions when deciding on NHS pay.
This announcement will simply increase the problems of low pay that has seen thousands of healthcare workers leave, worsening the recruitment and retention crisis in our NHS.
This announcement will simply increase the problems of low pay that has seen thousands of healthcare workers leave, worsening the recruitment and retention crisis in our NHS.
🔥 UNITE WINNING | Guinness zero canning plant, Belfast
Massive congratulations to @unitetheunion.bsky.social members in their fight for fair pay. Their strike in December shut down the plant and secured this significant win on pay.
Massive congratulations to @unitetheunion.bsky.social members in their fight for fair pay. Their strike in December shut down the plant and secured this significant win on pay.
February 13, 2026 at 7:51 AM
🔥 UNITE WINNING | Guinness zero canning plant, Belfast
Massive congratulations to @unitetheunion.bsky.social members in their fight for fair pay. Their strike in December shut down the plant and secured this significant win on pay.
Massive congratulations to @unitetheunion.bsky.social members in their fight for fair pay. Their strike in December shut down the plant and secured this significant win on pay.
Night Time Economy Summit 2026 ignore hospitality workers 😡 #NTES26
Without including the voices of workers, this summit will fail to improve jobs, pay and conditions for hospitality staff and risks being nothing more than an echo chamber for those in the industry. 1/2
Without including the voices of workers, this summit will fail to improve jobs, pay and conditions for hospitality staff and risks being nothing more than an echo chamber for those in the industry. 1/2
February 12, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Night Time Economy Summit 2026 ignore hospitality workers 😡 #NTES26
Without including the voices of workers, this summit will fail to improve jobs, pay and conditions for hospitality staff and risks being nothing more than an echo chamber for those in the industry. 1/2
Without including the voices of workers, this summit will fail to improve jobs, pay and conditions for hospitality staff and risks being nothing more than an echo chamber for those in the industry. 1/2
Since the New Labour takeover of the 90's, the Labour Party has become rootless and devoid of purpose.
It is action that is crucial, not just the leader. This has been forgotten by the Labour Party.
Without a clear change in policies, who the leader is won’t matter.
via @financialtimes.com
It is action that is crucial, not just the leader. This has been forgotten by the Labour Party.
Without a clear change in policies, who the leader is won’t matter.
via @financialtimes.com
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 10:46 AM
Since the New Labour takeover of the 90's, the Labour Party has become rootless and devoid of purpose.
It is action that is crucial, not just the leader. This has been forgotten by the Labour Party.
Without a clear change in policies, who the leader is won’t matter.
via @financialtimes.com
It is action that is crucial, not just the leader. This has been forgotten by the Labour Party.
Without a clear change in policies, who the leader is won’t matter.
via @financialtimes.com
Today’s figures are further proof that the UK economy will not get the growth we were promised until we reverse our historic levels of underinvestment.
The figures also show that real household disposable income fell in 2025. Families up and down the country are getting poorer in real terms. 1/2 👇
The figures also show that real household disposable income fell in 2025. Families up and down the country are getting poorer in real terms. 1/2 👇
February 12, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Today’s figures are further proof that the UK economy will not get the growth we were promised until we reverse our historic levels of underinvestment.
The figures also show that real household disposable income fell in 2025. Families up and down the country are getting poorer in real terms. 1/2 👇
The figures also show that real household disposable income fell in 2025. Families up and down the country are getting poorer in real terms. 1/2 👇
Unite launches Apprenticeship charter
Unite represents 1000's of young people in apprenticeships & is totally focused on their jobs, pay and conditions. Unite is lobbying employers up & down the county to sign up to our charter to ensure fair wages & treatment are baked into their apprenticeships.
Unite represents 1000's of young people in apprenticeships & is totally focused on their jobs, pay and conditions. Unite is lobbying employers up & down the county to sign up to our charter to ensure fair wages & treatment are baked into their apprenticeships.
February 11, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Unite launches Apprenticeship charter
Unite represents 1000's of young people in apprenticeships & is totally focused on their jobs, pay and conditions. Unite is lobbying employers up & down the county to sign up to our charter to ensure fair wages & treatment are baked into their apprenticeships.
Unite represents 1000's of young people in apprenticeships & is totally focused on their jobs, pay and conditions. Unite is lobbying employers up & down the county to sign up to our charter to ensure fair wages & treatment are baked into their apprenticeships.
🚨 NHS Pay: Low pay must end as thousands of workers require emergency increase!
It’s beyond belief that frontline NHS workers who risked their lives during the pandemic are so poorly paid that they are set to fall below the legal minimum rate. 1/2 ⤵️
It’s beyond belief that frontline NHS workers who risked their lives during the pandemic are so poorly paid that they are set to fall below the legal minimum rate. 1/2 ⤵️
February 11, 2026 at 12:20 PM
🚨 NHS Pay: Low pay must end as thousands of workers require emergency increase!
It’s beyond belief that frontline NHS workers who risked their lives during the pandemic are so poorly paid that they are set to fall below the legal minimum rate. 1/2 ⤵️
It’s beyond belief that frontline NHS workers who risked their lives during the pandemic are so poorly paid that they are set to fall below the legal minimum rate. 1/2 ⤵️
Our members are resolute and prepared to stand their ground for as long as it takes to secure a fair settlement. @unitetheunion.bsky.social will not back down. The responsibility now lies squarely with @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social: return to the table, or the strikes will continue.
Birmingham bin workers vote to extend strike into September
Industrial action has been affecting recycling collections for more than a year.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Our members are resolute and prepared to stand their ground for as long as it takes to secure a fair settlement. @unitetheunion.bsky.social will not back down. The responsibility now lies squarely with @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social: return to the table, or the strikes will continue.
Writing-off 90% of SEND deficit proves austerity is a political choice! Debts should be written-off to allow councils to flourish.
Money saved by this decision must not only go back into improving services, but also into the hands of council workers who have had years of real-terms pay cuts.
Money saved by this decision must not only go back into improving services, but also into the hands of council workers who have had years of real-terms pay cuts.
February 10, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Writing-off 90% of SEND deficit proves austerity is a political choice! Debts should be written-off to allow councils to flourish.
Money saved by this decision must not only go back into improving services, but also into the hands of council workers who have had years of real-terms pay cuts.
Money saved by this decision must not only go back into improving services, but also into the hands of council workers who have had years of real-terms pay cuts.
🪧 STRIKE
Bilfinger is putting profits before people in denying its workers a fair pension. This is a company that can afford to pay but has chosen not to. We will back our members all the way as they escalate their fight to secure a fair pension settlement.
Bilfinger is putting profits before people in denying its workers a fair pension. This is a company that can afford to pay but has chosen not to. We will back our members all the way as they escalate their fight to secure a fair pension settlement.
48-hour strike to affect major North Sea oil and gas operations - Aberdeen Business News
Over 400 offshore members employed by Bilfinger UK are set to commence a 48-hour industrial action next week, impacting numerous oil and gas installations
aberdeenbusinessnews.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 3:54 PM
🪧 STRIKE
Bilfinger is putting profits before people in denying its workers a fair pension. This is a company that can afford to pay but has chosen not to. We will back our members all the way as they escalate their fight to secure a fair pension settlement.
Bilfinger is putting profits before people in denying its workers a fair pension. This is a company that can afford to pay but has chosen not to. We will back our members all the way as they escalate their fight to secure a fair pension settlement.
When councils go bust, ordinary people pay the price.
Jobs go, services are cut and it's communities that are left picking-up the pieces.
This is austerity by any another name.
Jobs go, services are cut and it's communities that are left picking-up the pieces.
This is austerity by any another name.
Town Halls on the brink: Social care demand pushes councils towards seeking emergency bailouts | LBC
Nearly half of councils providing vital social care say they are likely to seek emergency financial Government bailouts to balance budgets in the next three years, a survey shows.
www.lbc.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 12:44 PM
When councils go bust, ordinary people pay the price.
Jobs go, services are cut and it's communities that are left picking-up the pieces.
This is austerity by any another name.
Jobs go, services are cut and it's communities that are left picking-up the pieces.
This is austerity by any another name.
📣 @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social workers and Job & Talent workers more determined than ever to secure fair deal
The council needs to get back around the table now because strikes will not end until we have a fair deal for Birmingham’s bin workers. 1/2
The council needs to get back around the table now because strikes will not end until we have a fair deal for Birmingham’s bin workers. 1/2
February 10, 2026 at 9:07 AM
📣 @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social workers and Job & Talent workers more determined than ever to secure fair deal
The council needs to get back around the table now because strikes will not end until we have a fair deal for Birmingham’s bin workers. 1/2
The council needs to get back around the table now because strikes will not end until we have a fair deal for Birmingham’s bin workers. 1/2
🚨Wrong pay banding has cost workers £8000 to £9000 per year.
This is an outrageous ploy from a health board trying to avoid paying its essential staff the money they're worth.
This significant pay difference has left our members undervalued and underpaid.
This is an outrageous ploy from a health board trying to avoid paying its essential staff the money they're worth.
This significant pay difference has left our members undervalued and underpaid.
Group of NHS workers set to strike for four weeks
Some NHS workers in Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf are set to go on strike later this month
www.walesonline.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 3:41 PM
🚨Wrong pay banding has cost workers £8000 to £9000 per year.
This is an outrageous ploy from a health board trying to avoid paying its essential staff the money they're worth.
This significant pay difference has left our members undervalued and underpaid.
This is an outrageous ploy from a health board trying to avoid paying its essential staff the money they're worth.
This significant pay difference has left our members undervalued and underpaid.
🪧 STIRKE | Yorkshire Airedale NHS microbiology
Airedale trust’s leadership are treating these staff disgracefully. They are already being paid too little, and now the trust is demanding they take on out-of-hours work on top of heavy existing workloads.
Airedale trust’s leadership are treating these staff disgracefully. They are already being paid too little, and now the trust is demanding they take on out-of-hours work on top of heavy existing workloads.
Yorkshire Airedale NHS microbiology pay strikes escalate
Strikes by Airedale NHS microbiology workers responsible for carrying out diagnostic tests will escalate, Unite, the UK’s leading union, said today.
www.unitetheunion.org
February 9, 2026 at 12:27 PM
🪧 STIRKE | Yorkshire Airedale NHS microbiology
Airedale trust’s leadership are treating these staff disgracefully. They are already being paid too little, and now the trust is demanding they take on out-of-hours work on top of heavy existing workloads.
Airedale trust’s leadership are treating these staff disgracefully. They are already being paid too little, and now the trust is demanding they take on out-of-hours work on top of heavy existing workloads.
This report must act as a wake up call to government.
When councils go bust, it is workers and communities that pay the price.
Time and again we have seen council’s reach for the lever to cut jobs and services. This is austerity by any other name. 1/2
When councils go bust, it is workers and communities that pay the price.
Time and again we have seen council’s reach for the lever to cut jobs and services. This is austerity by any other name. 1/2
February 9, 2026 at 8:58 AM
This report must act as a wake up call to government.
When councils go bust, it is workers and communities that pay the price.
Time and again we have seen council’s reach for the lever to cut jobs and services. This is austerity by any other name. 1/2
When councils go bust, it is workers and communities that pay the price.
Time and again we have seen council’s reach for the lever to cut jobs and services. This is austerity by any other name. 1/2
😡 Drax choosing to put profits before people!
These job cuts are nothing more than a cost saving exercise - @unitetheunion.bsky.social's focus will be on protecting our hardworking members' jobs and pushing Drax to reverse this nonsensical decision.
These job cuts are nothing more than a cost saving exercise - @unitetheunion.bsky.social's focus will be on protecting our hardworking members' jobs and pushing Drax to reverse this nonsensical decision.
Unions slam Drax over redundancy plans - Energy Live News
Up to 350 jobs could go across both its UK and American operations
www.energylivenews.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:26 PM
😡 Drax choosing to put profits before people!
These job cuts are nothing more than a cost saving exercise - @unitetheunion.bsky.social's focus will be on protecting our hardworking members' jobs and pushing Drax to reverse this nonsensical decision.
These job cuts are nothing more than a cost saving exercise - @unitetheunion.bsky.social's focus will be on protecting our hardworking members' jobs and pushing Drax to reverse this nonsensical decision.
📈Interest Rates: Bank of England prolonging cost-of-living crisis!
After years of wage stagnation, we’re now seeing rising unemployment. Workers need lower interest rates to boost living standards and spur investment.
After years of wage stagnation, we’re now seeing rising unemployment. Workers need lower interest rates to boost living standards and spur investment.
Bank of England faces union pressure to accelerate interest rate cuts
THE Bank of England faced union pressure today to accelerate interest rate cuts after holding rates and warning of slower growth and rising unemployment.Interest rates were kept at 3.75 per cent by the Bank, saying the decision was needed to ensure inflation stays close to its 2 per cent target.New forecasts from its monetary policy committee show inflation is now expected to return to target this year, earlier than previously forecast.
morningstaronline.co.uk
February 8, 2026 at 10:02 AM
📈Interest Rates: Bank of England prolonging cost-of-living crisis!
After years of wage stagnation, we’re now seeing rising unemployment. Workers need lower interest rates to boost living standards and spur investment.
After years of wage stagnation, we’re now seeing rising unemployment. Workers need lower interest rates to boost living standards and spur investment.
🪧 STRIKE
DHL is a hugely profitable company so there is no excuse for its failure to put forward a fair offer. These workers have Unite’s total support in demanding DHL table an acceptable offer.
DHL is a hugely profitable company so there is no excuse for its failure to put forward a fair offer. These workers have Unite’s total support in demanding DHL table an acceptable offer.
DHL staff at Jaguar Land Rover Solihull to vote on strike action
Staff employed by DHL at the Solihull plant have had no annual pay offer, Unite the Union says.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 7, 2026 at 2:45 PM
🪧 STRIKE
DHL is a hugely profitable company so there is no excuse for its failure to put forward a fair offer. These workers have Unite’s total support in demanding DHL table an acceptable offer.
DHL is a hugely profitable company so there is no excuse for its failure to put forward a fair offer. These workers have Unite’s total support in demanding DHL table an acceptable offer.
📈FACTS and FIGURES
We are the sixth richest economy in the world - a wealth tax is needed, along with re-framed fiscal rules so we can borrow to invest in our industries, the public sector and communities.
If Labour do not change course and back workers, they will inevitably pay the price.
We are the sixth richest economy in the world - a wealth tax is needed, along with re-framed fiscal rules so we can borrow to invest in our industries, the public sector and communities.
If Labour do not change course and back workers, they will inevitably pay the price.
Facts & Figures: In-depth bargaining analysis for negotiators
Welcome to Facts and Figures, the monthly Work, Voice, Pay update aimed at senior shop stewards / reps and Unite officials.
www.unitetheunion.org
February 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM
📈FACTS and FIGURES
We are the sixth richest economy in the world - a wealth tax is needed, along with re-framed fiscal rules so we can borrow to invest in our industries, the public sector and communities.
If Labour do not change course and back workers, they will inevitably pay the price.
We are the sixth richest economy in the world - a wealth tax is needed, along with re-framed fiscal rules so we can borrow to invest in our industries, the public sector and communities.
If Labour do not change course and back workers, they will inevitably pay the price.