Daragh O’Reilly
@daraghwriting.bsky.social
I’m a writer, based in Sheffield. For further info, please click daraghoreilly.com.
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🚨IT'S A WIN: 7% pay award at Runshaw College‼️
Well done to every member who voted to strike & forced management to make a decent offer✊
Time for other colleges to follow suit & pay up. If they refuse, strikes are set for the New Year❗️
#NewDealForFE
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1428...
Well done to every member who voted to strike & forced management to make a decent offer✊
Time for other colleges to follow suit & pay up. If they refuse, strikes are set for the New Year❗️
#NewDealForFE
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1428...
Strikes off at Runshaw College as staff win 7% pay award
Staff at Runshaw College in Leyland have overwhelmingly voted to accept a pay offer of 7% and pull out of the England wide college strike action.
www.ucu.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🚨IT'S A WIN: 7% pay award at Runshaw College‼️
Well done to every member who voted to strike & forced management to make a decent offer✊
Time for other colleges to follow suit & pay up. If they refuse, strikes are set for the New Year❗️
#NewDealForFE
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1428...
Well done to every member who voted to strike & forced management to make a decent offer✊
Time for other colleges to follow suit & pay up. If they refuse, strikes are set for the New Year❗️
#NewDealForFE
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1428...
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Nearly every day we're seeing more voices in the media wake up to the crisis of democratic representation that we're facing.
First Past the Post is unsustainable. The only way to avoid complete chaos is to switch to Proportional Representation - now
First Past the Post is unsustainable. The only way to avoid complete chaos is to switch to Proportional Representation - now
December 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Nearly every day we're seeing more voices in the media wake up to the crisis of democratic representation that we're facing.
First Past the Post is unsustainable. The only way to avoid complete chaos is to switch to Proportional Representation - now
First Past the Post is unsustainable. The only way to avoid complete chaos is to switch to Proportional Representation - now
Staff said the email, sent by head of human resources Ian Wright on Friday night, had essentially asked them to "work for free to undermine the strike" in what they described as a "union-busting tactic".
December 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Staff said the email, sent by head of human resources Ian Wright on Friday night, had essentially asked them to "work for free to undermine the strike" in what they described as a "union-busting tactic".
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The threat to 400 jobs at Essex, in the lead up to Christmas is nothing short of cruel.
We stand with every member affected. We will fight this.
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1427...
We stand with every member affected. We will fight this.
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1427...
Staff fury as University of Essex threatens to slash 400 jobs
The University and College Union has today (Tuesday 2 December) condemned plans by the University of Essex to axe 400 jobs and close its Southend campus.
www.ucu.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The threat to 400 jobs at Essex, in the lead up to Christmas is nothing short of cruel.
We stand with every member affected. We will fight this.
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1427...
We stand with every member affected. We will fight this.
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1427...
The world is watching @cop30brazil.bsky.social. Show leadership and add the fossil fuel phase-out roadmap to the #COP30 agreement. Listen to @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social and follow the 80+ countries that want justice!
November 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The world is watching @cop30brazil.bsky.social. Show leadership and add the fossil fuel phase-out roadmap to the #COP30 agreement. Listen to @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social and follow the 80+ countries that want justice!
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@uonucu.bsky.social @leicesterucu.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk 👇🏽
The latest threat to UK modern languages is yet another faux pas www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
The latest threat to UK modern languages is yet another faux pas www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
The latest threat to UK modern languages is yet another faux pas
Nottingham and Leicester are taking a swing at language departments. But those proposing closures have taken their eye off the ball, say four linguists
www.timeshighereducation.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:34 PM
@uonucu.bsky.social @leicesterucu.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk 👇🏽
The latest threat to UK modern languages is yet another faux pas www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
The latest threat to UK modern languages is yet another faux pas www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
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Thank you for the support Dave!
Solidarity with @ucu.org.uk members at Sheffield Hallam on strike this week over proposed redudancies.
The leadership of Sheffield Hallam University must stop and listen to their staff. It is the lectrurers and support staff that keep a University running, not those on 6 figures salaries.
The leadership of Sheffield Hallam University must stop and listen to their staff. It is the lectrurers and support staff that keep a University running, not those on 6 figures salaries.
November 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Thank you for the support Dave!
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“The only people who win from fear are vice-chancellors.”
Jo reminded us on last week’s live that their corporatised vision of the university is already destroying our sector. This ballot is our chance to fight back.
Be part of the movement to defend jobs, education and the future of HE!
Jo reminded us on last week’s live that their corporatised vision of the university is already destroying our sector. This ballot is our chance to fight back.
Be part of the movement to defend jobs, education and the future of HE!
November 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
“The only people who win from fear are vice-chancellors.”
Jo reminded us on last week’s live that their corporatised vision of the university is already destroying our sector. This ballot is our chance to fight back.
Be part of the movement to defend jobs, education and the future of HE!
Jo reminded us on last week’s live that their corporatised vision of the university is already destroying our sector. This ballot is our chance to fight back.
Be part of the movement to defend jobs, education and the future of HE!
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WGGB stands in solidarity with the @gamesworkers.co.uk members fired by @rockstargames.com
This is the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry. Yesterday, @rockstargames.com unfairly fired over 30 employees for union activity.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
WGGB stands in solidarity with the @gamesworkers.co.uk members fired by @rockstargames.com
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the biggest threat to academic freedom is the marketisation of higher education.
The accusation here could not be more serious: that Hallam traded research on human rights violations in China, for access to the Chinese student market.
t.co/j2rTxAfIw6
The accusation here could not be more serious: that Hallam traded research on human rights violations in China, for access to the Chinese student market.
t.co/j2rTxAfIw6
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2025/nov/03/uk-university-halted-human-rights-research-after-pressure-from-china
t.co
November 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the biggest threat to academic freedom is the marketisation of higher education.
The accusation here could not be more serious: that Hallam traded research on human rights violations in China, for access to the Chinese student market.
t.co/j2rTxAfIw6
The accusation here could not be more serious: that Hallam traded research on human rights violations in China, for access to the Chinese student market.
t.co/j2rTxAfIw6
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Sheffield Hallam was pressured by the Chinese state to shut down research into human rights abuses and gave in.
“It’s incredibly worrying that Hallam appears to have silenced its own professor on behalf of a foreign government.” Jo Grady.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
“It’s incredibly worrying that Hallam appears to have silenced its own professor on behalf of a foreign government.” Jo Grady.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
China intimidated UK university to ditch human rights research, documents show
Sheffield Hallam University apologises to Professor Laura Murphy for restricting her academic freedom.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Sheffield Hallam was pressured by the Chinese state to shut down research into human rights abuses and gave in.
“It’s incredibly worrying that Hallam appears to have silenced its own professor on behalf of a foreign government.” Jo Grady.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
“It’s incredibly worrying that Hallam appears to have silenced its own professor on behalf of a foreign government.” Jo Grady.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🌳 Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands. Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
Bring back the ancient woodlands smothered beneath your timber plantations
Ancient woodlands are vanishing – and with them, some of our most loved and endangered wildlife. Forestry England manages over 100,000 acres of land that used to be ancient woodland - that’s bigger th...
you.38degrees.org.uk
July 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🌳 Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands. Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
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“We stand together and fight or fall apart alone”
Right now in Newcastle, members from far and wide in solidarity ✊
UCU and PROUD
Right now in Newcastle, members from far and wide in solidarity ✊
UCU and PROUD
June 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
“We stand together and fight or fall apart alone”
Right now in Newcastle, members from far and wide in solidarity ✊
UCU and PROUD
Right now in Newcastle, members from far and wide in solidarity ✊
UCU and PROUD
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"Reform are opportunists bringing only division
No real policies on the NHS, wages or public services
only scapegoating of migrants while billionaires go untouched"
@drjogrady.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk
No real policies on the NHS, wages or public services
only scapegoating of migrants while billionaires go untouched"
@drjogrady.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk
June 10, 2025 at 9:14 PM
"Reform are opportunists bringing only division
No real policies on the NHS, wages or public services
only scapegoating of migrants while billionaires go untouched"
@drjogrady.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk
No real policies on the NHS, wages or public services
only scapegoating of migrants while billionaires go untouched"
@drjogrady.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk
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Britain is crying out for privately-educated millionaires to take on the elites.
May 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Britain is crying out for privately-educated millionaires to take on the elites.
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If your industry can't survive without exploiting people, then you're in the wrong industry.
June 2, 2025 at 9:40 AM
If your industry can't survive without exploiting people, then you're in the wrong industry.
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We can confirm that our concert in Sheffield on October 10th is moving, and will now take place at the Foundry. All tickets remaining valid: please visit www.newmodelarmy.org/tour for ticket links for this and all our other shows.
June 4, 2025 at 9:55 AM
We can confirm that our concert in Sheffield on October 10th is moving, and will now take place at the Foundry. All tickets remaining valid: please visit www.newmodelarmy.org/tour for ticket links for this and all our other shows.
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"Life is getting materially worse, but migrants aren’t to blame. We’re letting the political class off the hook. We’ve been failed by our politicians."
@drjogrady.bsky.social on @skynewsrss.bsky.social tonight, calling out the real cause of the current crisis in the UK.
@drjogrady.bsky.social on @skynewsrss.bsky.social tonight, calling out the real cause of the current crisis in the UK.
June 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
"Life is getting materially worse, but migrants aren’t to blame. We’re letting the political class off the hook. We’ve been failed by our politicians."
@drjogrady.bsky.social on @skynewsrss.bsky.social tonight, calling out the real cause of the current crisis in the UK.
@drjogrady.bsky.social on @skynewsrss.bsky.social tonight, calling out the real cause of the current crisis in the UK.
The Employment Rights Bill could deliver the biggest boost for workers in a generation – but it’s under threat. Add your name now to demand it passes in full.
June 4, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The Employment Rights Bill could deliver the biggest boost for workers in a generation – but it’s under threat. Add your name now to demand it passes in full.
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@bbclooknorth.bsky.social reported on the overwhelming vote for strike action at bradford university.
Staff voted yes to strike over £16m cuts that threaten jobs, courses and the future of the institution.
Staff voted yes to strike over £16m cuts that threaten jobs, courses and the future of the institution.
May 29, 2025 at 12:16 PM
@bbclooknorth.bsky.social reported on the overwhelming vote for strike action at bradford university.
Staff voted yes to strike over £16m cuts that threaten jobs, courses and the future of the institution.
Staff voted yes to strike over £16m cuts that threaten jobs, courses and the future of the institution.
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Writers, have you been asked to work for free?
Then join our call for evidence on the type + amount of free work that's been requested of you over the past 12 months to help us identify + tackle the problem
Open to non-members too!
#scriptskyuk #screenwriting
writersguild.org.uk/free-work/
Then join our call for evidence on the type + amount of free work that's been requested of you over the past 12 months to help us identify + tackle the problem
Open to non-members too!
#scriptskyuk #screenwriting
writersguild.org.uk/free-work/
May 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Writers, have you been asked to work for free?
Then join our call for evidence on the type + amount of free work that's been requested of you over the past 12 months to help us identify + tackle the problem
Open to non-members too!
#scriptskyuk #screenwriting
writersguild.org.uk/free-work/
Then join our call for evidence on the type + amount of free work that's been requested of you over the past 12 months to help us identify + tackle the problem
Open to non-members too!
#scriptskyuk #screenwriting
writersguild.org.uk/free-work/
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Support the academic boycott of Brunel over mass job cuts.
A major conference has moved off campus and pension trustees have refused to attend a Brunel event.
Brunel must work with us to avoid needless redundancies.
Solidarity.
#BoycottBrunel #UCU #Solidarity
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1399...
A major conference has moved off campus and pension trustees have refused to attend a Brunel event.
Brunel must work with us to avoid needless redundancies.
Solidarity.
#BoycottBrunel #UCU #Solidarity
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1399...
UCU declares academic boycott of Brunel University over mass redundancies
The University and College Union (UCU) has declared an academic boycott of Brunel University London in response to the institution's continued pursuit of mass redundancies.
www.ucu.org.uk
May 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Support the academic boycott of Brunel over mass job cuts.
A major conference has moved off campus and pension trustees have refused to attend a Brunel event.
Brunel must work with us to avoid needless redundancies.
Solidarity.
#BoycottBrunel #UCU #Solidarity
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1399...
A major conference has moved off campus and pension trustees have refused to attend a Brunel event.
Brunel must work with us to avoid needless redundancies.
Solidarity.
#BoycottBrunel #UCU #Solidarity
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1399...
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“Caught between fury and despair”
Devestating cuts proposed at Arts University Bournemouth.
Up to 93 redundancies. 19% of its workforce.
📢 We’re calling on AUB management to work with us and halt these plans.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Devestating cuts proposed at Arts University Bournemouth.
Up to 93 redundancies. 19% of its workforce.
📢 We’re calling on AUB management to work with us and halt these plans.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Arts University Bournemouth staff in 'despair' over job cuts - BBC News
Unions say Arts University Bournemouth is planning to cut almost one in five of its workforce.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 28, 2025 at 12:28 PM
“Caught between fury and despair”
Devestating cuts proposed at Arts University Bournemouth.
Up to 93 redundancies. 19% of its workforce.
📢 We’re calling on AUB management to work with us and halt these plans.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Devestating cuts proposed at Arts University Bournemouth.
Up to 93 redundancies. 19% of its workforce.
📢 We’re calling on AUB management to work with us and halt these plans.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...