Linda McCann
@lmccmcg.bsky.social
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RMT members who clean the DLR and who are employed by Bidvest Noonan are back on the picket lines today - fighting for sick pay.
The current offer: One weeks pay - but ONLY if you're dying!
Share if that's unfair.
The current offer: One weeks pay - but ONLY if you're dying!
Share if that's unfair.
December 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
RMT members who clean the DLR and who are employed by Bidvest Noonan are back on the picket lines today - fighting for sick pay.
The current offer: One weeks pay - but ONLY if you're dying!
Share if that's unfair.
The current offer: One weeks pay - but ONLY if you're dying!
Share if that's unfair.
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CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
November 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
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Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
November 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
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£13 billion to 7 mayors.
£820 million to Scotland. Cities in England get more than a whole country!
£1.7 billion to connect somewhere called Thamesmead to somewhere called Bectkon.
£820 million to Scotland. A district light railway connection between two London suburbs
news.sky.com/story/dlr-to...
£820 million to Scotland. Cities in England get more than a whole country!
£1.7 billion to connect somewhere called Thamesmead to somewhere called Bectkon.
£820 million to Scotland. A district light railway connection between two London suburbs
news.sky.com/story/dlr-to...
DLR to be extended to Thamesmead, budget confirms - everything we know so far
The plan will see the creation of two new stations and a tunnel underneath the River Thames linking Thamesmead and Beckton.
news.sky.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
£13 billion to 7 mayors.
£820 million to Scotland. Cities in England get more than a whole country!
£1.7 billion to connect somewhere called Thamesmead to somewhere called Bectkon.
£820 million to Scotland. A district light railway connection between two London suburbs
news.sky.com/story/dlr-to...
£820 million to Scotland. Cities in England get more than a whole country!
£1.7 billion to connect somewhere called Thamesmead to somewhere called Bectkon.
£820 million to Scotland. A district light railway connection between two London suburbs
news.sky.com/story/dlr-to...
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These unconscionable cuts to a vital lifeline fund for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child & even worse - these changes were introduced by government without consultation, without warning & no evidence base
🚨This is not what I expect from a Labour government
THESE SHOCKING cuts are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child - the Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund is a lifeline for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England
youtu.be/7roDSM-GPBY?...
THESE SHOCKING cuts are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child - the Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund is a lifeline for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England
youtu.be/7roDSM-GPBY?...
Devastating cuts for some of most vulnerable children in England is not what I expect from Labour
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 8:20 AM
These unconscionable cuts to a vital lifeline fund for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child & even worse - these changes were introduced by government without consultation, without warning & no evidence base
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Scotland's largest anti-racist demonstration takes place this weekend.
NASUWT will be there!
📅29/11
⏲️10.30am
📍Barrowlands Park
First Minister, John Swinney, will help lead the STUC St Andrew's Day Anti-Racism & Anti-Fascism march and address delegates at the rally afterwards.
See you there!!
NASUWT will be there!
📅29/11
⏲️10.30am
📍Barrowlands Park
First Minister, John Swinney, will help lead the STUC St Andrew's Day Anti-Racism & Anti-Fascism march and address delegates at the rally afterwards.
See you there!!
November 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Scotland's largest anti-racist demonstration takes place this weekend.
NASUWT will be there!
📅29/11
⏲️10.30am
📍Barrowlands Park
First Minister, John Swinney, will help lead the STUC St Andrew's Day Anti-Racism & Anti-Fascism march and address delegates at the rally afterwards.
See you there!!
NASUWT will be there!
📅29/11
⏲️10.30am
📍Barrowlands Park
First Minister, John Swinney, will help lead the STUC St Andrew's Day Anti-Racism & Anti-Fascism march and address delegates at the rally afterwards.
See you there!!
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Ballot papers have started to arrive.
Scotland Executive Council member Linda pictured here braving the morning frost to get her ballot paper returned. ❄️
Don't delay, vote YES/YES today! 💪
Scotland Executive Council member Linda pictured here braving the morning frost to get her ballot paper returned. ❄️
Don't delay, vote YES/YES today! 💪
November 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ballot papers have started to arrive.
Scotland Executive Council member Linda pictured here braving the morning frost to get her ballot paper returned. ❄️
Don't delay, vote YES/YES today! 💪
Scotland Executive Council member Linda pictured here braving the morning frost to get her ballot paper returned. ❄️
Don't delay, vote YES/YES today! 💪
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The new antiracisted.scot English and literacy resources are now live - check them out!
www.antiracisted.scot
www.antiracisted.scot
antiracisted.scot
For education practitioners in Scotland interested in embedding anti-racist education in their setting.
www.antiracisted.scot
November 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The new antiracisted.scot English and literacy resources are now live - check them out!
www.antiracisted.scot
www.antiracisted.scot
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Trump bought Boeing bonds while rewarding the company billions in federal contracts.
He bought Intel bonds after directing the government to acquire a stake in the company.
He bought Meta bonds while pushing AI-friendly policy.
Trump isn’t governing — he’s cashing in.
He bought Intel bonds after directing the government to acquire a stake in the company.
He bought Meta bonds while pushing AI-friendly policy.
Trump isn’t governing — he’s cashing in.
November 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Trump bought Boeing bonds while rewarding the company billions in federal contracts.
He bought Intel bonds after directing the government to acquire a stake in the company.
He bought Meta bonds while pushing AI-friendly policy.
Trump isn’t governing — he’s cashing in.
He bought Intel bonds after directing the government to acquire a stake in the company.
He bought Meta bonds while pushing AI-friendly policy.
Trump isn’t governing — he’s cashing in.
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REFERENDUM THE MORRA 😭❤️🏴
November 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
REFERENDUM THE MORRA 😭❤️🏴
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Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
November 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
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Starbucks’ CEO makes 6,666x what the average @sbworkersunited.org barista does. It would take less than one day of sales to finalize a fair contract.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
November 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Starbucks’ CEO makes 6,666x what the average @sbworkersunited.org barista does. It would take less than one day of sales to finalize a fair contract.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
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Tonight was a very bad night.
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Tonight was a very bad night.
Reposted by Linda McCann
The regime in the White House is making devastating cuts to the social safety to finance tax cuts for the super rich.
And the richest man in the world, who used his wealth to get this regime elected, is on track to be paid $274 million every day for the next 10 years.
Oligarchy.
And the richest man in the world, who used his wealth to get this regime elected, is on track to be paid $274 million every day for the next 10 years.
Oligarchy.
If Musk meets all the benchmarks of his new $1 trillion pay package from Tesla he will be paid $274 MILLION EVERY DAY FOR THE NEXT 10 YEARS
This is his part-time job
This is his part-time job
November 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The regime in the White House is making devastating cuts to the social safety to finance tax cuts for the super rich.
And the richest man in the world, who used his wealth to get this regime elected, is on track to be paid $274 million every day for the next 10 years.
Oligarchy.
And the richest man in the world, who used his wealth to get this regime elected, is on track to be paid $274 million every day for the next 10 years.
Oligarchy.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Reposted by Linda McCann
Tesla’s profit fell 37% in the third quarter. It's been in the process of laying off 14,000 workers. It had more cars impacted by recalls than any other brand in 2024.
Yet Elon Musk just got a pay package worth $1 trillion.
American capitalism is off the rails.
Yet Elon Musk just got a pay package worth $1 trillion.
American capitalism is off the rails.
November 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Tesla’s profit fell 37% in the third quarter. It's been in the process of laying off 14,000 workers. It had more cars impacted by recalls than any other brand in 2024.
Yet Elon Musk just got a pay package worth $1 trillion.
American capitalism is off the rails.
Yet Elon Musk just got a pay package worth $1 trillion.
American capitalism is off the rails.
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Nigel Farage, who has so far registered a total of £280,500 for four hours a month as a "brand ambassador" for a company selling gold bars, thinks a £10 an hour minimum wage for young people is too high bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
Nigel Farage Says Minimum Wage Should Be Cut for Young People
The Reform leader said cutting the minimum wage for young people would boost business, as he attacked plans to raise taxes on the wealthy
bylinetimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Nigel Farage, who has so far registered a total of £280,500 for four hours a month as a "brand ambassador" for a company selling gold bars, thinks a £10 an hour minimum wage for young people is too high bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
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YOUNG PEOPLE. LISTEN UP.
Today Nigel Farage said the government should cut the minimum wage for young people
...to “raise aspiration” and “boost business"
It's £10ph FFS!
Lower your pay so you’ll dream bigger
DO YOU SEE IT NOW?
Spread far & wide.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
Today Nigel Farage said the government should cut the minimum wage for young people
...to “raise aspiration” and “boost business"
It's £10ph FFS!
Lower your pay so you’ll dream bigger
DO YOU SEE IT NOW?
Spread far & wide.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
Nigel Farage Says Minimum Wage Should Be Cut for Young People
The Reform leader said cutting the minimum wage for young people would boost business, as he attacked plans to raise taxes on the wealthy
bylinetimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
YOUNG PEOPLE. LISTEN UP.
Today Nigel Farage said the government should cut the minimum wage for young people
...to “raise aspiration” and “boost business"
It's £10ph FFS!
Lower your pay so you’ll dream bigger
DO YOU SEE IT NOW?
Spread far & wide.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
Today Nigel Farage said the government should cut the minimum wage for young people
...to “raise aspiration” and “boost business"
It's £10ph FFS!
Lower your pay so you’ll dream bigger
DO YOU SEE IT NOW?
Spread far & wide.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
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The party who claim to be patriots literally had a Reform leadership member caught red handed taking bribes from Russia.
This article details the speeches Nathan Gill gave that he was paid to give.
How are Reform getting away with this?
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
This article details the speeches Nathan Gill gave that he was paid to give.
How are Reform getting away with this?
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Reform UK, the Russian spy and rolls of Kremlin cash: the inside story of Nathan Gill
How did a former Mormon bishop end up pleading guilty to taking bribes to make statements in favour of Russia in the European parliament?
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The party who claim to be patriots literally had a Reform leadership member caught red handed taking bribes from Russia.
This article details the speeches Nathan Gill gave that he was paid to give.
How are Reform getting away with this?
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
This article details the speeches Nathan Gill gave that he was paid to give.
How are Reform getting away with this?
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Reposted by Linda McCann
These unconscionable cuts to a vital lifeline fund for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child
and even worse - these changes were introduced without consultation, warning and no evidence base
and even worse - these changes were introduced without consultation, warning and no evidence base
🚨This is not what I expect from a Labour government
THESE SHOCKING cuts are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child - the Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund is a lifeline for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England
youtu.be/7roDSM-GPBY?...
THESE SHOCKING cuts are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child - the Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund is a lifeline for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England
youtu.be/7roDSM-GPBY?...
Devastating cuts for some of most vulnerable children in England is not what I expect from Labour
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
November 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
These unconscionable cuts to a vital lifeline fund for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child
and even worse - these changes were introduced without consultation, warning and no evidence base
and even worse - these changes were introduced without consultation, warning and no evidence base
Reposted by Linda McCann
All of The Green Party MPs voted to keep the rights that Nigel Farage wants to take away from you.
Reminder: Here's what Nigel Farage tried to take away from you this week...
October 31, 2025 at 4:21 PM
All of The Green Party MPs voted to keep the rights that Nigel Farage wants to take away from you.
Reposted by Linda McCann
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
October 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Reposted by Linda McCann
NASUWT have lodged a formal trade dispute with the Scottish Government and local authority employers and advised that ‘in the event that immediate steps are not taken to ensure this manifesto pledge is fulfilled… NASUWT will have no alternative other than to ballot our members for industrial action
October 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
NASUWT have lodged a formal trade dispute with the Scottish Government and local authority employers and advised that ‘in the event that immediate steps are not taken to ensure this manifesto pledge is fulfilled… NASUWT will have no alternative other than to ballot our members for industrial action
Reposted by Linda McCann
Trump is throwing 15 million Americans off health care.
He's doubling premiums for 20 million Americans.
Now, he's refusing to use a $5 billion emergency SNAP fund to keep 16 million kids from going hungry.
But the 1% keep $1 trillion in tax breaks.
Oligarchy in action.
He's doubling premiums for 20 million Americans.
Now, he's refusing to use a $5 billion emergency SNAP fund to keep 16 million kids from going hungry.
But the 1% keep $1 trillion in tax breaks.
Oligarchy in action.
October 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Trump is throwing 15 million Americans off health care.
He's doubling premiums for 20 million Americans.
Now, he's refusing to use a $5 billion emergency SNAP fund to keep 16 million kids from going hungry.
But the 1% keep $1 trillion in tax breaks.
Oligarchy in action.
He's doubling premiums for 20 million Americans.
Now, he's refusing to use a $5 billion emergency SNAP fund to keep 16 million kids from going hungry.
But the 1% keep $1 trillion in tax breaks.
Oligarchy in action.
Reposted by Linda McCann
An elected MP, Reform’s Sarah Pochin says there are too many Black and Asian people on TV - so plain racism - and the coverage of it is buried. Silence and ignorance is complicity, causing lasting damage. When we see racism it’s what we do next, individually and collectively, that matters.
October 26, 2025 at 8:38 AM
An elected MP, Reform’s Sarah Pochin says there are too many Black and Asian people on TV - so plain racism - and the coverage of it is buried. Silence and ignorance is complicity, causing lasting damage. When we see racism it’s what we do next, individually and collectively, that matters.