Stephen McCord
@stephenmccord.bsky.social
Husband | father | former 🔬🧪teacher | Deputy General Secretary @utuedu.bsky.social
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At 1:05pm on Wednesday 4th June, workers will be encouraged to stand together in their workplaces for a moment of respectful reflection, as a simple act of solidarity and remembrance for the loss of life and violations of international law
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May 29, 2025 at 11:28 AM
At 1:05pm on Wednesday 4th June, workers will be encouraged to stand together in their workplaces for a moment of respectful reflection, as a simple act of solidarity and remembrance for the loss of life and violations of international law
www.ictuni.org/news/unions-...
www.ictuni.org/news/unions-...
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🔴Support for Anti-poverty High Court Action 2025
UTU supporting the Anti-poverty High Court Action outside the High Court in Belfast. Anti-poverty campaigners gathered outside the Royal Courts of Justice in Belfast on Friday 31st January 2025.
📷 Copyright © Kevin Cooper Photoline
UTU supporting the Anti-poverty High Court Action outside the High Court in Belfast. Anti-poverty campaigners gathered outside the Royal Courts of Justice in Belfast on Friday 31st January 2025.
📷 Copyright © Kevin Cooper Photoline
January 31, 2025 at 7:21 PM
🔴Support for Anti-poverty High Court Action 2025
UTU supporting the Anti-poverty High Court Action outside the High Court in Belfast. Anti-poverty campaigners gathered outside the Royal Courts of Justice in Belfast on Friday 31st January 2025.
📷 Copyright © Kevin Cooper Photoline
UTU supporting the Anti-poverty High Court Action outside the High Court in Belfast. Anti-poverty campaigners gathered outside the Royal Courts of Justice in Belfast on Friday 31st January 2025.
📷 Copyright © Kevin Cooper Photoline
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Third:
#GoodJobs is about a level playing field for firms that already treat workers fairly &targets unscrupulous bosses who exploit workers with minimal rights, low pay, no job security
Bill seeks to ensure a baseline of decency for all workers not burdening businesses with excessive regulation"
#GoodJobs is about a level playing field for firms that already treat workers fairly &targets unscrupulous bosses who exploit workers with minimal rights, low pay, no job security
Bill seeks to ensure a baseline of decency for all workers not burdening businesses with excessive regulation"
January 28, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Third:
#GoodJobs is about a level playing field for firms that already treat workers fairly &targets unscrupulous bosses who exploit workers with minimal rights, low pay, no job security
Bill seeks to ensure a baseline of decency for all workers not burdening businesses with excessive regulation"
#GoodJobs is about a level playing field for firms that already treat workers fairly &targets unscrupulous bosses who exploit workers with minimal rights, low pay, no job security
Bill seeks to ensure a baseline of decency for all workers not burdening businesses with excessive regulation"
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Secondly:
"Evidence shows that businesses with better employment standards - such as fair pay, job security, work-life balance, and opportunities for representation - are more competitive - fewer disputes, greater innovation, and higher levels of motivation"
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"Evidence shows that businesses with better employment standards - such as fair pay, job security, work-life balance, and opportunities for representation - are more competitive - fewer disputes, greater innovation, and higher levels of motivation"
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January 28, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Secondly:
"Evidence shows that businesses with better employment standards - such as fair pay, job security, work-life balance, and opportunities for representation - are more competitive - fewer disputes, greater innovation, and higher levels of motivation"
MORE...
"Evidence shows that businesses with better employment standards - such as fair pay, job security, work-life balance, and opportunities for representation - are more competitive - fewer disputes, greater innovation, and higher levels of motivation"
MORE...
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Why do we need #GoodJobs Bill for #NorthernIreland ?
Answers by @lisa-wilson-neri.bsky.social
THREAD
"The evidence supporting the positive, intended consequences of strengthening worker protections for businesses, the economy and for workers is strong"
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/ana...
Answers by @lisa-wilson-neri.bsky.social
THREAD
"The evidence supporting the positive, intended consequences of strengthening worker protections for businesses, the economy and for workers is strong"
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/ana...
Why employment Bill isn’t a trade-off between worker and company well-being
As discussion has renewed in the New Year around the Good Jobs Employment Rights Bill, one term has entered the lexicon: unintended consequences. It evokes caution but often without solid evidence to ...
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
January 28, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Why do we need #GoodJobs Bill for #NorthernIreland ?
Answers by @lisa-wilson-neri.bsky.social
THREAD
"The evidence supporting the positive, intended consequences of strengthening worker protections for businesses, the economy and for workers is strong"
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/ana...
Answers by @lisa-wilson-neri.bsky.social
THREAD
"The evidence supporting the positive, intended consequences of strengthening worker protections for businesses, the economy and for workers is strong"
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/ana...
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The United Nations agree: Teachers are at the ❤️ of education.
⏩ The UN Recommendations on the teaching profession are the way forward.
📢 Education unions are calling on governments everywhere to implement these recommendations NOW.
⏩ The UN Recommendations on the teaching profession are the way forward.
📢 Education unions are calling on governments everywhere to implement these recommendations NOW.
January 24, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The United Nations agree: Teachers are at the ❤️ of education.
⏩ The UN Recommendations on the teaching profession are the way forward.
📢 Education unions are calling on governments everywhere to implement these recommendations NOW.
⏩ The UN Recommendations on the teaching profession are the way forward.
📢 Education unions are calling on governments everywhere to implement these recommendations NOW.
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We asked 204 education unions from 121 countries about the status of the teaching profession around the 🌎 and their message is clear:
⚠️The global teacher shortage is putting the right to education at risk.
Here’s what you need to know this #EducationDay.
🧵👇🏾
⚠️The global teacher shortage is putting the right to education at risk.
Here’s what you need to know this #EducationDay.
🧵👇🏾
January 24, 2025 at 12:32 PM
We asked 204 education unions from 121 countries about the status of the teaching profession around the 🌎 and their message is clear:
⚠️The global teacher shortage is putting the right to education at risk.
Here’s what you need to know this #EducationDay.
🧵👇🏾
⚠️The global teacher shortage is putting the right to education at risk.
Here’s what you need to know this #EducationDay.
🧵👇🏾
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🔴Industrial Ballot Result🔴
🗳️The result of our industrial ballot has been announced, and members have been sent an email with the details.
📧Please check your inbox for this important update.
🤝Thank you for your participation and support.
❤️Together, we stand stronger.
🗳️The result of our industrial ballot has been announced, and members have been sent an email with the details.
📧Please check your inbox for this important update.
🤝Thank you for your participation and support.
❤️Together, we stand stronger.
December 16, 2024 at 4:38 PM
🔴Industrial Ballot Result🔴
🗳️The result of our industrial ballot has been announced, and members have been sent an email with the details.
📧Please check your inbox for this important update.
🤝Thank you for your participation and support.
❤️Together, we stand stronger.
🗳️The result of our industrial ballot has been announced, and members have been sent an email with the details.
📧Please check your inbox for this important update.
🤝Thank you for your participation and support.
❤️Together, we stand stronger.
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The Ulster Teachers’ Union sends #solidarity to members of
@nujofficial.bsky.social on strike at The Guardian #Guardian #UnionStrong💪
@nujofficial.bsky.social on strike at The Guardian #Guardian #UnionStrong💪
December 13, 2024 at 9:28 AM
The Ulster Teachers’ Union sends #solidarity to members of
@nujofficial.bsky.social on strike at The Guardian #Guardian #UnionStrong💪
@nujofficial.bsky.social on strike at The Guardian #Guardian #UnionStrong💪
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"In full support of the Guardian/Observer journos striking for the future of The Observer, threatened by The Scott Trust's plan to sell to Tortoise Media. There's no logic behind the decision. The Observer risks becoming a stripped-down website"
@carolvorderman.bsky.social ✊
#savetheobserver 🙏🏻
@carolvorderman.bsky.social ✊
#savetheobserver 🙏🏻
December 12, 2024 at 3:20 PM
"In full support of the Guardian/Observer journos striking for the future of The Observer, threatened by The Scott Trust's plan to sell to Tortoise Media. There's no logic behind the decision. The Observer risks becoming a stripped-down website"
@carolvorderman.bsky.social ✊
#savetheobserver 🙏🏻
@carolvorderman.bsky.social ✊
#savetheobserver 🙏🏻
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December 12, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Tributes paid to Elizabeth line RMT worker who died after assault at London station | England | The Guardian
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
Tributes paid to Elizabeth line worker who died after assault at London station
Transport police called to Ilford station on Wednesday and Jorge Ortega, 61, was taken to hospital with head injuries
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2024 at 10:44 PM
Tributes paid to Elizabeth line RMT worker who died after assault at London station | England | The Guardian
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
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Labour’s must help disadvantaged children become ‘school ready’ before it’s too late | Editorial
Labour’s must help disadvantaged children become ‘school ready’ before it’s too late | Editorial
With child poverty forecast to rise by 400,000, Keir Starmer’s pledge to improve the life chances of early learners is a matter of the utmost urgency
A third of children starting school in England aged five are not “school ready”. For children from…
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December 7, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Labour’s must help disadvantaged children become ‘school ready’ before it’s too late | Editorial
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#StormDarragh : Don’t make unnecessary journeys etc….
December 6, 2024 at 7:53 PM
#StormDarragh : Don’t make unnecessary journeys etc….
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer had a very shiny nose.
Other signs of his alcoholism included dizziness and chronic reckless behavior.
Other signs of his alcoholism included dizziness and chronic reckless behavior.
December 6, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer had a very shiny nose.
Other signs of his alcoholism included dizziness and chronic reckless behavior.
Other signs of his alcoholism included dizziness and chronic reckless behavior.
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🗣️Jo managed to post her industrial ballot earlier today, just in time before Storm Darragh rolled in! 💨🌧️
🗳️Every vote counts – let’s stand together for our profession.
🕣Take a few minutes.
❌Make your mark and return your ballot in the stamped self addressed envelope 📮
🗳️Every vote counts – let’s stand together for our profession.
🕣Take a few minutes.
❌Make your mark and return your ballot in the stamped self addressed envelope 📮
December 6, 2024 at 7:18 PM
🗣️Jo managed to post her industrial ballot earlier today, just in time before Storm Darragh rolled in! 💨🌧️
🗳️Every vote counts – let’s stand together for our profession.
🕣Take a few minutes.
❌Make your mark and return your ballot in the stamped self addressed envelope 📮
🗳️Every vote counts – let’s stand together for our profession.
🕣Take a few minutes.
❌Make your mark and return your ballot in the stamped self addressed envelope 📮
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📢✉️ Reminder to all Ulster Teachers' Union members: Have you returned your industrial ballot? 🗳️ Every vote counts!
🕒 Don’t delay—pop it in the post TODAY!
📮✅ Let’s make our voices heard loud and clear. 💪 #UnionStrong #YourVoteMatters #ulsterteachersunion
🕒 Don’t delay—pop it in the post TODAY!
📮✅ Let’s make our voices heard loud and clear. 💪 #UnionStrong #YourVoteMatters #ulsterteachersunion
December 5, 2024 at 9:10 PM
📢✉️ Reminder to all Ulster Teachers' Union members: Have you returned your industrial ballot? 🗳️ Every vote counts!
🕒 Don’t delay—pop it in the post TODAY!
📮✅ Let’s make our voices heard loud and clear. 💪 #UnionStrong #YourVoteMatters #ulsterteachersunion
🕒 Don’t delay—pop it in the post TODAY!
📮✅ Let’s make our voices heard loud and clear. 💪 #UnionStrong #YourVoteMatters #ulsterteachersunion
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🚨✨ Early Morning Mission! ✨🚨
This morning, our dedicated CEC member, Emma, made an early detour on her way into school to post her ballot back to the scrutineer! 📮✉️
#YourVoteYourVoice #UnionStrong #TeachersLeadingChange
This morning, our dedicated CEC member, Emma, made an early detour on her way into school to post her ballot back to the scrutineer! 📮✉️
#YourVoteYourVoice #UnionStrong #TeachersLeadingChange
December 4, 2024 at 8:33 AM
🚨✨ Early Morning Mission! ✨🚨
This morning, our dedicated CEC member, Emma, made an early detour on her way into school to post her ballot back to the scrutineer! 📮✉️
#YourVoteYourVoice #UnionStrong #TeachersLeadingChange
This morning, our dedicated CEC member, Emma, made an early detour on her way into school to post her ballot back to the scrutineer! 📮✉️
#YourVoteYourVoice #UnionStrong #TeachersLeadingChange
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EUROPE: Education unions unite to fight for the future of public education in a social Europe www.ei-ie.org/en/item/2930...
Education unions unite to fight for the future of public education in a social Europe
The European Trade Union Committee for Education (ETUCE) conference highlighted solidarity, unity, and leadership renewal as essential for ensuring the future of public education in Europe. These them...
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December 2, 2024 at 6:35 PM
EUROPE: Education unions unite to fight for the future of public education in a social Europe www.ei-ie.org/en/item/2930...
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All schools in Northern Ireland are to receive a defibrillator under plans set to be announced by the education minister.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
All Northern Ireland schools to get a defibrillator
Education Minister Paul Givan is expected to spend more than £700,000 on the move.
www.bbc.com
November 25, 2024 at 9:58 AM
All schools in Northern Ireland are to receive a defibrillator under plans set to be announced by the education minister.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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November 24, 2024 at 8:46 PM
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Damn. I was convinced he was going to pick Liz Truss.
Donald Trump expected to pick Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary
https://www.ft.com/content/f2a37821-a373-4ee8-8491-1cb49460f17a
https://www.ft.com/content/f2a37821-a373-4ee8-8491-1cb49460f17a
Donald Trump expected to pick Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary
Hedge fund manager would be tasked with implementing president-elect’s pledged tax cuts and tariffs
www.ft.com
November 22, 2024 at 11:25 PM
Damn. I was convinced he was going to pick Liz Truss.
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📢 Final reminder! Rally for #UnityAndHope is tomorrow, Sat 23 Nov, 1PM, at the Larkin statue, O’Connell St, Dublin.
Join us in standing against those spreading hate & division—let’s show them the power of solidarity.
Also, bring an umbrella 😅 But don't let the rain stop us!
Join us in standing against those spreading hate & division—let’s show them the power of solidarity.
Also, bring an umbrella 😅 But don't let the rain stop us!
November 22, 2024 at 9:50 AM
📢 Final reminder! Rally for #UnityAndHope is tomorrow, Sat 23 Nov, 1PM, at the Larkin statue, O’Connell St, Dublin.
Join us in standing against those spreading hate & division—let’s show them the power of solidarity.
Also, bring an umbrella 😅 But don't let the rain stop us!
Join us in standing against those spreading hate & division—let’s show them the power of solidarity.
Also, bring an umbrella 😅 But don't let the rain stop us!