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Firefighters, teachers, postal workers, VA nurses and all public service workers will now get a dignified retirement with the FULL benefits they earned.
Thank you, President Biden, for signing the Social Security Fairness Act into law.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/bid...
Thank you, President Biden, for signing the Social Security Fairness Act into law.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/bid...
Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act into law
President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law Sunday, marking what is expected to be one of the last major pieces of legislation of his presidency.
abcnews.go.com
January 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Firefighters, teachers, postal workers, VA nurses and all public service workers will now get a dignified retirement with the FULL benefits they earned.
Thank you, President Biden, for signing the Social Security Fairness Act into law.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/bid...
Thank you, President Biden, for signing the Social Security Fairness Act into law.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/bid...
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The rise in retailers using gig apps to hire workers as freelancers rather than staff is extremely worrying. Shop workers end up losing out on significant employment rights.
It's good to see these firms listening to our advice and ending their use of the practice.
It's good to see these firms listening to our advice and ending their use of the practice.
Uniqlo, Gymshark and Lush stop hiring UK workers via gig economy apps
TUC criticise retailers for endangering workers’ rights by using apps such as YoungOnes and Temper
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The rise in retailers using gig apps to hire workers as freelancers rather than staff is extremely worrying. Shop workers end up losing out on significant employment rights.
It's good to see these firms listening to our advice and ending their use of the practice.
It's good to see these firms listening to our advice and ending their use of the practice.
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Musk’s latest intervention is objectively hilarious but the problem of a hideous human using his enormous wealth & power to promote lies & liars in the U.K., despite having no links to or other interest in the country, remains acute.
January 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Musk’s latest intervention is objectively hilarious but the problem of a hideous human using his enormous wealth & power to promote lies & liars in the U.K., despite having no links to or other interest in the country, remains acute.
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We're looking back at our most read articles of 2024.
2️⃣2️⃣ - @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social covered the Early Day Motion in parliament that welcomed South Africa's genocide case against Israel.
2️⃣2️⃣ - @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social covered the Early Day Motion in parliament that welcomed South Africa's genocide case against Israel.
18 MPs sign motion welcoming South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
The motion 'welcomes South Africa’s request for provisional measures by the International Court of Justice to prevent acts of genocide'
leftfootforward.org
January 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
We're looking back at our most read articles of 2024.
2️⃣2️⃣ - @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social covered the Early Day Motion in parliament that welcomed South Africa's genocide case against Israel.
2️⃣2️⃣ - @chrisjarvisdiy.bsky.social covered the Early Day Motion in parliament that welcomed South Africa's genocide case against Israel.
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The Crime Survey for England & Wales says incidents fell sharply from 1995 to 2024. ONS data shows crime in England & Wales is now at its lowest level on record. Burglary is 70% lower than in 2002-3, when current figures began. Domestic violence and car crime have dropped sharply since the 90s.
January 4, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The Crime Survey for England & Wales says incidents fell sharply from 1995 to 2024. ONS data shows crime in England & Wales is now at its lowest level on record. Burglary is 70% lower than in 2002-3, when current figures began. Domestic violence and car crime have dropped sharply since the 90s.
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If #Leicester avoid defeat against #Villa one lucky person to repost this wins one of our International Brigade beach towels: tufac.bigcartel.com/product/inte...
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January 4, 2025 at 8:52 AM
If #Leicester avoid defeat against #Villa one lucky person to repost this wins one of our International Brigade beach towels: tufac.bigcartel.com/product/inte...
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"To do the useful thing, to say the courageous thing, to contemplate the beautiful thing: that is enough for one man's life."
-- T.S. Eliot, who died #OTD 1965
-- T.S. Eliot, who died #OTD 1965
January 4, 2025 at 11:21 AM
"To do the useful thing, to say the courageous thing, to contemplate the beautiful thing: that is enough for one man's life."
-- T.S. Eliot, who died #OTD 1965
-- T.S. Eliot, who died #OTD 1965
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We’re calling on the government to implement a small levy on ticket sales at large arena and stadium concerts — paid for by large corporate sponsors — to save Britain’s grassroots music venues.
✍️ Write to your MP: tinyurl.com/MusicForTheMany #MusicForTheMany
✍️ Write to your MP: tinyurl.com/MusicForTheMany #MusicForTheMany
November 19, 2024 at 3:11 PM
We’re calling on the government to implement a small levy on ticket sales at large arena and stadium concerts — paid for by large corporate sponsors — to save Britain’s grassroots music venues.
✍️ Write to your MP: tinyurl.com/MusicForTheMany #MusicForTheMany
✍️ Write to your MP: tinyurl.com/MusicForTheMany #MusicForTheMany
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The multi-millionaire who bought farmland to avoid tax…
And the man who decimated farming to progress his own career
…are now the self-appointed saviours of farming
On today’s pod we discuss how people have lost their damned minds.
Listen on link below…
And the man who decimated farming to progress his own career
…are now the self-appointed saviours of farming
On today’s pod we discuss how people have lost their damned minds.
Listen on link below…
November 20, 2024 at 4:21 PM
The multi-millionaire who bought farmland to avoid tax…
And the man who decimated farming to progress his own career
…are now the self-appointed saviours of farming
On today’s pod we discuss how people have lost their damned minds.
Listen on link below…
And the man who decimated farming to progress his own career
…are now the self-appointed saviours of farming
On today’s pod we discuss how people have lost their damned minds.
Listen on link below…
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Train drivers' safety is ASLEF's top priority - like many public-facing roles, drivers risk harassment from passengers.
We're calling for safe access to toilets and Dignity for Drivers and all workers this #WorldToiletDay so that everyone can be safe at work.
We're calling for safe access to toilets and Dignity for Drivers and all workers this #WorldToiletDay so that everyone can be safe at work.
November 19, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Train drivers' safety is ASLEF's top priority - like many public-facing roles, drivers risk harassment from passengers.
We're calling for safe access to toilets and Dignity for Drivers and all workers this #WorldToiletDay so that everyone can be safe at work.
We're calling for safe access to toilets and Dignity for Drivers and all workers this #WorldToiletDay so that everyone can be safe at work.
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More than half of train drivers surveyed have had to request an emergency toilet break while. Many also shared concerns that if they call for an emergency break they would be disciplined.
We're calling for Dignity for Drivers so that drivers can access toilets when they need to.
We're calling for Dignity for Drivers so that drivers can access toilets when they need to.
November 19, 2024 at 4:51 PM
More than half of train drivers surveyed have had to request an emergency toilet break while. Many also shared concerns that if they call for an emergency break they would be disciplined.
We're calling for Dignity for Drivers so that drivers can access toilets when they need to.
We're calling for Dignity for Drivers so that drivers can access toilets when they need to.
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The rail industry should prioritise the safety and health of all transport workers. This #WorldToiletDay we're calling for access to safe, clean toilets and the time to use them.
We'll be working with the industry to achieve Dignity for Drivers.
We'll be working with the industry to achieve Dignity for Drivers.
November 19, 2024 at 5:34 PM
The rail industry should prioritise the safety and health of all transport workers. This #WorldToiletDay we're calling for access to safe, clean toilets and the time to use them.
We'll be working with the industry to achieve Dignity for Drivers.
We'll be working with the industry to achieve Dignity for Drivers.
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I heard that Andrew Tate tried to come stretch his awkward wings here and got banned in just one day.
Sorry, hate has no home here. Stay in the bad place, thanks.
Sorry, hate has no home here. Stay in the bad place, thanks.
November 20, 2024 at 3:29 PM
I heard that Andrew Tate tried to come stretch his awkward wings here and got banned in just one day.
Sorry, hate has no home here. Stay in the bad place, thanks.
Sorry, hate has no home here. Stay in the bad place, thanks.
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Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour those who have lost their lives to transphobic violence and recommit to stand with all of our trans colleagues and siblings against transphobia and hatred.
November 20, 2024 at 8:53 AM
Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour those who have lost their lives to transphobic violence and recommit to stand with all of our trans colleagues and siblings against transphobia and hatred.
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This afternoon Alex Rowley MSP welcomed ASLEF members to the Scottish Parliament to launch our Dignity for Drivers report. Train drivers shared their personal experiences with MSPs and industry leaders as we call for change and dignity for all.
November 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM
This afternoon Alex Rowley MSP welcomed ASLEF members to the Scottish Parliament to launch our Dignity for Drivers report. Train drivers shared their personal experiences with MSPs and industry leaders as we call for change and dignity for all.
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🤔 Why does the New Deal matter to YOU?
Labour’s New Deal for Working People is about delivering fair pay, secure jobs, and stronger rights from day one. It’s a plan to put power back into the hands of working people.
👉 Share your story: labourunions.org.uk/newdealmatters
WHY DOES THE NEW DEAL MATTER TO YOU?
The Employment Rights Bill is a huge step forward, but it’s just the beginning. We know bad bosses will try to...
labourunions.org.uk
November 20, 2024 at 11:54 AM
🤔 Why does the New Deal matter to YOU?
Labour’s New Deal for Working People is about delivering fair pay, secure jobs, and stronger rights from day one. It’s a plan to put power back into the hands of working people.
👉 Share your story: labourunions.org.uk/newdealmatters