Joanne Thomas
@joannegsusdaw.bsky.social
General Secretary of Usdaw.
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Trade unions can help women who struggle to make their voices heard by collectively challenging the power imbalances that permit and perpetuate violence against women. Together we can work to eliminate violence against women #CallItOut #NoExcuse www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
USDAW - #NoExcuse
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November 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Trade unions can help women who struggle to make their voices heard by collectively challenging the power imbalances that permit and perpetuate violence against women. Together we can work to eliminate violence against women #CallItOut #NoExcuse www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
We stand together with the Co-op Party to make every community thrive, win a better deal for working people and build a better Britain for everyone www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
USDAW - Co-op Party Conference 2025
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November 14, 2025 at 2:14 PM
We stand together with the Co-op Party to make every community thrive, win a better deal for working people and build a better Britain for everyone www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
Crime and Policing Bill - Lords committee stage: Usdaw welcomes progress on protecting retail workers and tackling retail crime #FreedomFromFear #RespectWeek www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
USDAW - Crime and Policing Bill - Lords committee stage
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November 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Crime and Policing Bill - Lords committee stage: Usdaw welcomes progress on protecting retail workers and tackling retail crime #FreedomFromFear #RespectWeek www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
It remains shocking that nearly three-quarters of those working in retail are regularly facing abuse from customers, with far too many experiencing threats and violence #FreedomFromFear #Respect4RetailWorkers www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
USDAW - Respect for Shop Workers Week 2025
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November 10, 2025 at 12:12 AM
It remains shocking that nearly three-quarters of those working in retail are regularly facing abuse from customers, with far too many experiencing threats and violence #FreedomFromFear #Respect4RetailWorkers www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
The Crime and Policing Bill includes a much-needed protection of retail workers’ law, but it isn’t clear that this will apply to delivery drivers. We are looking for the Government to clarify #FreedomFromFear #Respect4RetailWorkers www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
USDAW - Crime and Policing Bill – Lords second reading
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October 15, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The Crime and Policing Bill includes a much-needed protection of retail workers’ law, but it isn’t clear that this will apply to delivery drivers. We are looking for the Government to clarify #FreedomFromFear #Respect4RetailWorkers www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
Bridget Phillipson wants to ensure that our members’ voices are heard at the highest level and that can only be achieved with a deputy leader who is also in the Cabinet
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https://www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/bridget-phillipson-trade-unionists-will-be-heard/
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October 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Bridget Phillipson wants to ensure that our members’ voices are heard at the highest level and that can only be achieved with a deputy leader who is also in the Cabinet
@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
Being in a union is good for your mental health. Our day of action adds to Usdaw’s all-year-round ‘It’s good to talk’ campaign, which helps our reps to talk about mental health and support members at work every day www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
USDAW - World Mental Health Day 2025
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October 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Being in a union is good for your mental health. Our day of action adds to Usdaw’s all-year-round ‘It’s good to talk’ campaign, which helps our reps to talk about mental health and support members at work every day www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
Trade unions have a crucial role in creating a fairer and more equal society - the scale of the task is huge. It is incredibly worrying that popular support for extreme right-wing parties has grown to levels we have not seen since the 1930s #NationalHCAW www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
USDAW - National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025
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October 9, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Trade unions have a crucial role in creating a fairer and more equal society - the scale of the task is huge. It is incredibly worrying that popular support for extreme right-wing parties has grown to levels we have not seen since the 1930s #NationalHCAW www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
Everyone at Usdaw stands with the Jewish community of Manchester.
We are horrified at the events that took place yesterday. Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with all those affected by this terrible tragedy.
Violence and hate has no place in our communities.
We are horrified at the events that took place yesterday. Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with all those affected by this terrible tragedy.
Violence and hate has no place in our communities.
October 3, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Everyone at Usdaw stands with the Jewish community of Manchester.
We are horrified at the events that took place yesterday. Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with all those affected by this terrible tragedy.
Violence and hate has no place in our communities.
We are horrified at the events that took place yesterday. Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with all those affected by this terrible tragedy.
Violence and hate has no place in our communities.
Everyone should have the right to guaranteed hours at work.
I was proud to speak at yesterday's Labour Party Conference on how the Employment Rights Bill needs to deliver secure hours for our members.
I was proud to speak at yesterday's Labour Party Conference on how the Employment Rights Bill needs to deliver secure hours for our members.
September 30, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Everyone should have the right to guaranteed hours at work.
I was proud to speak at yesterday's Labour Party Conference on how the Employment Rights Bill needs to deliver secure hours for our members.
I was proud to speak at yesterday's Labour Party Conference on how the Employment Rights Bill needs to deliver secure hours for our members.
We are delighted to nominate Bridget Phillipson MP for the role of deputy leader of the Labour Party
September 15, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We are delighted to nominate Bridget Phillipson MP for the role of deputy leader of the Labour Party
We must ensure that all workers are equipped with the skills to benefit from advancements in AI technology
September 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We must ensure that all workers are equipped with the skills to benefit from advancements in AI technology
It’s been great working with TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak this week at Congress
Our delegation has played a pivotal role, raising important issues on tackling the far-right, ending age-related redundancy pay, neurodiversity rights at work, and AI and the future of work
📸: Jess Hurd
Our delegation has played a pivotal role, raising important issues on tackling the far-right, ending age-related redundancy pay, neurodiversity rights at work, and AI and the future of work
📸: Jess Hurd
September 10, 2025 at 10:24 AM
It’s been great working with TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak this week at Congress
Our delegation has played a pivotal role, raising important issues on tackling the far-right, ending age-related redundancy pay, neurodiversity rights at work, and AI and the future of work
📸: Jess Hurd
Our delegation has played a pivotal role, raising important issues on tackling the far-right, ending age-related redundancy pay, neurodiversity rights at work, and AI and the future of work
📸: Jess Hurd
We are very pleased that Bridget Phillipson has given a strong commitment, on behalf of the Government, to delivering the Employment Rights Bill in full #NewDeal4Workers www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
USDAW - TUC 2025: Bridget Phillipson
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September 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
We are very pleased that Bridget Phillipson has given a strong commitment, on behalf of the Government, to delivering the Employment Rights Bill in full #NewDeal4Workers www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
Today, I met with Zane Gbangbola's father and campaigner Kye Gbangbola at the TUC Congress. I'm backing Zane’s Law to make toxic landfill and polluted water safe.
September 9, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Today, I met with Zane Gbangbola's father and campaigner Kye Gbangbola at the TUC Congress. I'm backing Zane’s Law to make toxic landfill and polluted water safe.
September 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I spoke today at the TUC Congress 2025 on how we can - and should - tackle the far right
September 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I spoke today at the TUC Congress 2025 on how we can - and should - tackle the far right
#TUC2025 Abuse of workers cuts across many sectors, with around 80% of employees being in public-facing roles, and regrettably it seems to be a growing problem across the board #FreedomFromFear www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
USDAW - TUC 2025: Action against assaults
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September 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
#TUC2025 Abuse of workers cuts across many sectors, with around 80% of employees being in public-facing roles, and regrettably it seems to be a growing problem across the board #FreedomFromFear www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
We are urging the Government to stand firm against Tory and Lib Dem amendments and deliver the Employment Rights Bill in full www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
USDAW - Employment Rights Bill passes in the Lords
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September 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
We are urging the Government to stand firm against Tory and Lib Dem amendments and deliver the Employment Rights Bill in full www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
Huge congratulations to our Academy 2 participants 💜
Last week, the 'Class of 2025' gave their final presentations and completed Academy 2!👏
Organising Officers from across the UK attended the event in Salford to celebrate their contribution to the strength and activities of our union 🎉
Congratulations to all of you on your amazing achievement 🙌
Organising Officers from across the UK attended the event in Salford to celebrate their contribution to the strength and activities of our union 🎉
Congratulations to all of you on your amazing achievement 🙌
August 19, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Huge congratulations to our Academy 2 participants 💜
We are calling on the Low Pay Commission to continue to be ambitious with this year’s recommendation, setting a clear path towards £15 per hour for all workers and ending rip-off youth rates
USDAW - Low Pay Commission visits Newcastle to hear Usdaw’s evidence for an increase in the minimum wage
All your questions answered
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August 5, 2025 at 9:35 AM
We are calling on the Low Pay Commission to continue to be ambitious with this year’s recommendation, setting a clear path towards £15 per hour for all workers and ending rip-off youth rates
If you don’t know the difference between banter and harassment, then you’re probably part of the problem www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
USDAW - Tackling violence against women and girls
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July 29, 2025 at 1:28 PM
If you don’t know the difference between banter and harassment, then you’re probably part of the problem www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
Today marks my first day as Usdaw’s new General Secretary.
I'm incredibly proud to lead our fantastic Union and can’t wait to get started, supporting our members, reps and colleagues to make people’s working lives better.
I'm incredibly proud to lead our fantastic Union and can’t wait to get started, supporting our members, reps and colleagues to make people’s working lives better.
July 28, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Today marks my first day as Usdaw’s new General Secretary.
I'm incredibly proud to lead our fantastic Union and can’t wait to get started, supporting our members, reps and colleagues to make people’s working lives better.
I'm incredibly proud to lead our fantastic Union and can’t wait to get started, supporting our members, reps and colleagues to make people’s working lives better.