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Dave Pike
@davepikesheff.bsky.social
Out & Proud 🏳️‍🌈 Trade Union Activist and Regional Secretary, Cowboys Fan and Punk enthusiast *all views in a personal capacity*
Incredible show of solidarity and unity yesterday, and a truly diverse response, in Newcastle. Vastly outnumbering the far right, and showing Advance UK and UKIP what the North East is really about. A city of sanctuary in name and action.
September 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Proud to join @neunion.bsky.social & @nasuwt-official.bsky.social on strike across our region today at OGAT schools.

Management must wake up to the demands of their staff. Extending the school day, and increasing workload will drive the recruitment and retention crisis, and damage education.
June 18, 2025 at 8:59 AM
I am so incredibly proud to have been part of the @stonewalluk.bsky.social Leadership Program, and really sad that it has now come to an end.

It has been so inspiring to spend time with LGBT+ Leaders, and I am really grateful to have been invited.
May 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
It was an honour to be invited to speak at With Banners Held High.

This inspiring event marks 40 years since the end of the miners' strike.

A chance to remember the history of our movement, and build ourselves up for the work that we must do to build a better world.
May 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Happy International Workers Day, a day to celebrate the victories of working people.

BUT today is also the day of a pivotal local and mayorsl elections, and reform want your vote.

Dont believe their cosplay workerism.

@tucneyh.bsky.social
#mayday #internationalworkersday #localelectionsmatter
May 1, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Brilliant to visit @RedhillsDurham to hear progress on renovations and plans for the future. As a venue built for and by working people it will be a huge asset for our region.

Thank you also to Friends of @DurhamGala Chair Dave Anderson for inviting us - can't wait for 12 July!!
April 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A moving day marking International Workers Memorial Day. Despite the massive gains achieved in H&S many still die because of their work.

Thank you to @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social for joining us, and to Hartlepool Trades Council for all their work organising todays event.

#IWMD
April 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Thank you for inviting me to represent @tucneyh.bsky.social at todays commemoration.

Discussing with @kateosbornemp.bsky.social, and the many others there, about the impact Mary Lyons has had, is inspirational.
April 27, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Trans rights are Human Rights.

Trans issues are trade union issues.
March 31, 2025 at 5:58 AM
My first day in post, spent on the picketline with UCU members on strike at Sheffield Hallam.

Staff in HE deserve better. SHU must get round the table ans make a decent offer to members!
March 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
First stump as North East & Yorkshire Humber TUC Regional Secretary....
March 23, 2025 at 11:36 AM
That's all folks.... After 8 years with the NEU and NUT, I am out'a here!

I am so lucky to have worked with such passionate trade unionist. Thank you so much for the incredible send-off(s). I have loved my time with you all.
March 15, 2025 at 6:27 AM
As relevant as ever... Happy International Women's Day!

#IWD2025
March 8, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Big news for me today. Really proud to be appointed Regional Secretary for the TUC in Yorkshire, Humber and the North East.

After 8 years, I will be leaving the NEU. I am so proud of my time with there, and I have no doubt they will go from strength to strength.
December 23, 2024 at 10:15 AM