Taz in Trade Union
@tazinthetu.bsky.social
Trade union rep in unite the union. Working in the aerospace and shipbuilding sector. Working on equality and fairness. Troubled by populism. The fightback against never ending asset growth and distraction politics of billionaires needs leaders
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Populism is on the rise, now more than ever #unions need to stand up! It's #socialmediasworld we're all using the old rules
Calls for far-right group to be banned following ITV News' Investigation
YouTube video by ITV News
youtu.be
February 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Itv finding groups which reinforced my lingering fears following the August riots
www.itv.com/news/2025-02...
www.itv.com/news/2025-02...
www.itv.com
February 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Itv finding groups which reinforced my lingering fears following the August riots
www.itv.com/news/2025-02...
www.itv.com/news/2025-02...
Bored of all the #trump nonsense. Tomorrow we're meeting with some of the pioneers who fought to overturn the racist bar on hiring black and asian workers on the buses in Bristol in 1963 helping to pave the way for the 1965 race relations act. #joinaunion #unite
January 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Bored of all the #trump nonsense. Tomorrow we're meeting with some of the pioneers who fought to overturn the racist bar on hiring black and asian workers on the buses in Bristol in 1963 helping to pave the way for the 1965 race relations act. #joinaunion #unite
At today's all member phone call. Lots covered and lots of great engagement.
Pensions
AVCs
Performance discussions
Pay talks
Rep Elections
#joinaunion
Great turn out, over 180 listening in
Pensions
AVCs
Performance discussions
Pay talks
Rep Elections
#joinaunion
Great turn out, over 180 listening in
January 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
At today's all member phone call. Lots covered and lots of great engagement.
Pensions
AVCs
Performance discussions
Pay talks
Rep Elections
#joinaunion
Great turn out, over 180 listening in
Pensions
AVCs
Performance discussions
Pay talks
Rep Elections
#joinaunion
Great turn out, over 180 listening in
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"To deal with Trump, the UK has to show it's stronger and has alternatives."
Ed Davey explains why he's calling for the UK to establish a new customs union with the EU
Ed Davey explains why he's calling for the UK to establish a new customs union with the EU
Can Ed Davey end a "conspiracy of silence" about the reality of Brexit?
Liberal Democrats’ leader Ed Davey has called for a new customs union deal with the EU, saying it would “turbocharge” the economy, and give the UK more leverage when dealing with President Trump.
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January 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
"To deal with Trump, the UK has to show it's stronger and has alternatives."
Ed Davey explains why he's calling for the UK to establish a new customs union with the EU
Ed Davey explains why he's calling for the UK to establish a new customs union with the EU
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'How's that on a scale of medieval misogyny?'
Ian Hislop tells Andrew Marr that Elon Musk is 'riddled with contradictions'.
Ian Hislop tells Andrew Marr that Elon Musk is 'riddled with contradictions'.
January 9, 2025 at 8:52 AM
'How's that on a scale of medieval misogyny?'
Ian Hislop tells Andrew Marr that Elon Musk is 'riddled with contradictions'.
Ian Hislop tells Andrew Marr that Elon Musk is 'riddled with contradictions'.
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A useful article by the BBC on Elon Musk and his interventions on child sexual abuse. Produced by the Verify, rather than the news arm, and currently situated fairly low down on the BBC News site... A report like this should be given prominence, considering how Musk's claims led the UK's news agenda
How Elon Musk seized on baseless memo claim to create wave of misinformation
The X owner shared false claims that a Home Office memo urged police not to intervene in child grooming cases.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
A useful article by the BBC on Elon Musk and his interventions on child sexual abuse. Produced by the Verify, rather than the news arm, and currently situated fairly low down on the BBC News site... A report like this should be given prominence, considering how Musk's claims led the UK's news agenda
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Because every smart right winger in the world knows that neoliberal economics don’t win elections.
Their ultimate aim is corporate welfare for big business, tax cuts for the rich, and the crushing of unionists and protestors.
But they can’t say that out loud.
Their ultimate aim is corporate welfare for big business, tax cuts for the rich, and the crushing of unionists and protestors.
But they can’t say that out loud.
January 6, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Because every smart right winger in the world knows that neoliberal economics don’t win elections.
Their ultimate aim is corporate welfare for big business, tax cuts for the rich, and the crushing of unionists and protestors.
But they can’t say that out loud.
Their ultimate aim is corporate welfare for big business, tax cuts for the rich, and the crushing of unionists and protestors.
But they can’t say that out loud.
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The only way the right can win state power is to acknowledge the deep suffering that has been created by decades of rising inequality, and blame this suffering on some ‘other’ - migrants, criminals, deviants etc.
That othering is, of course, the prerequisite for fascism.
That othering is, of course, the prerequisite for fascism.
January 6, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The only way the right can win state power is to acknowledge the deep suffering that has been created by decades of rising inequality, and blame this suffering on some ‘other’ - migrants, criminals, deviants etc.
That othering is, of course, the prerequisite for fascism.
That othering is, of course, the prerequisite for fascism.
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"Musk and the concept of truth aren't very familiar with each other."
Andrew Norfolk denounces Musk for treating UK events as his 'plaything,' reminding people how Tommy Robinson nearly wrecked a grooming gang trial.
Andrew Norfolk denounces Musk for treating UK events as his 'plaything,' reminding people how Tommy Robinson nearly wrecked a grooming gang trial.
January 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"Musk and the concept of truth aren't very familiar with each other."
Andrew Norfolk denounces Musk for treating UK events as his 'plaything,' reminding people how Tommy Robinson nearly wrecked a grooming gang trial.
Andrew Norfolk denounces Musk for treating UK events as his 'plaything,' reminding people how Tommy Robinson nearly wrecked a grooming gang trial.
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If Labour want to get their message across on their terms, then why are they neglecting YouTube, one of the biggest, and not even having a coherent strategy on the others?
Wes Streeting, asked on #Wato if the UK government should come off X 👇
"We want to get our message across to people on our terms, where they are... As long as the PM is happy with us continuing to post on X, I'll happily do so".
"We want to get our message across to people on our terms, where they are... As long as the PM is happy with us continuing to post on X, I'll happily do so".
January 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
If Labour want to get their message across on their terms, then why are they neglecting YouTube, one of the biggest, and not even having a coherent strategy on the others?
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2025: Conservative leader of the op Kemi Badenoch jumps on the bandwagon to call for a national inquiry into child abuse
2023: Conservative Home Secretary Suella Braverman talks about the national inquiry into child abuse and is then eviscerated by Labour's shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper
2023: Conservative Home Secretary Suella Braverman talks about the national inquiry into child abuse and is then eviscerated by Labour's shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper
January 6, 2025 at 11:10 AM
2025: Conservative leader of the op Kemi Badenoch jumps on the bandwagon to call for a national inquiry into child abuse
2023: Conservative Home Secretary Suella Braverman talks about the national inquiry into child abuse and is then eviscerated by Labour's shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper
2023: Conservative Home Secretary Suella Braverman talks about the national inquiry into child abuse and is then eviscerated by Labour's shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper
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Jemma Forte, "All the people cosying up to Musk on X saying what a wonderful idea it is that he meddles in our politics"
"Having supported Brexit because they said they don't want political interference from foreign countries"
"The mind just boggles" @jemmaforte.bsky.social
"Having supported Brexit because they said they don't want political interference from foreign countries"
"The mind just boggles" @jemmaforte.bsky.social
January 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Jemma Forte, "All the people cosying up to Musk on X saying what a wonderful idea it is that he meddles in our politics"
"Having supported Brexit because they said they don't want political interference from foreign countries"
"The mind just boggles" @jemmaforte.bsky.social
"Having supported Brexit because they said they don't want political interference from foreign countries"
"The mind just boggles" @jemmaforte.bsky.social
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Trump post is a recipe for depression.
January 6, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Trump post is a recipe for depression.
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Starmer: "I think only a few months ago it would have been unthinkable for the things that have been said about Jess Philips without all political parties and the leader of the opposition to call it out in terms...to condemn it..."
January 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Starmer: "I think only a few months ago it would have been unthinkable for the things that have been said about Jess Philips without all political parties and the leader of the opposition to call it out in terms...to condemn it..."
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Chris Hope, GB News, "Are you concerned an inquiry might expose failings of your role as DPP? And that's why Elon Musk says you were complicit in the rape of Britain"
Keir Starmer, "You were covering crime for The Telegraph when I was DPP, quizzing me at the time for the entire five years"
Keir Starmer, "You were covering crime for The Telegraph when I was DPP, quizzing me at the time for the entire five years"
January 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Chris Hope, GB News, "Are you concerned an inquiry might expose failings of your role as DPP? And that's why Elon Musk says you were complicit in the rape of Britain"
Keir Starmer, "You were covering crime for The Telegraph when I was DPP, quizzing me at the time for the entire five years"
Keir Starmer, "You were covering crime for The Telegraph when I was DPP, quizzing me at the time for the entire five years"
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"It cannot be allowed to stand. Behind-the-scenes diplomacy that will no doubt be underway to get Trump to yank the choke chain on Musk is not enough."
Keir Starmer must slap Elon Musk down - before someone gets killed
This deranged, disgusting attack on Jess Phillips deserves a public rebuke, not just behind-the-scenes diplomacy
www.theneweuropean.co.uk
January 4, 2025 at 8:55 AM
"It cannot be allowed to stand. Behind-the-scenes diplomacy that will no doubt be underway to get Trump to yank the choke chain on Musk is not enough."
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@drellac.bsky.social
I'm loathe to post any material from that hellsite, or feed the troll, but have you seen how your work is being misquoted over there?
Surely this is actionable?
I'm loathe to post any material from that hellsite, or feed the troll, but have you seen how your work is being misquoted over there?
Surely this is actionable?
January 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
@drellac.bsky.social
I'm loathe to post any material from that hellsite, or feed the troll, but have you seen how your work is being misquoted over there?
Surely this is actionable?
I'm loathe to post any material from that hellsite, or feed the troll, but have you seen how your work is being misquoted over there?
Surely this is actionable?
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Elon Musk says Nigel Farage 'doesn't have what it takes' to lead Reform UK.
Developing story: lbc.co.uk/news/elon-musk-says-nigel-farage-doesnt-have-what-it-takes-to-lead-reform-uk
Developing story: lbc.co.uk/news/elon-musk-says-nigel-farage-doesnt-have-what-it-takes-to-lead-reform-uk
January 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Elon Musk says Nigel Farage 'doesn't have what it takes' to lead Reform UK.
Developing story: lbc.co.uk/news/elon-musk-says-nigel-farage-doesnt-have-what-it-takes-to-lead-reform-uk
Developing story: lbc.co.uk/news/elon-musk-says-nigel-farage-doesnt-have-what-it-takes-to-lead-reform-uk
Just watching @wesstreeting.bsky.social on laura kuenssburg. I'm sorry wes, you can't ignore #musk. He and #farage are playing a completely different game and you're losing the marketing battle. Please listen to @lewisgoodall.com and his take on all this with the #newsagents before it's too late
January 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Just watching @wesstreeting.bsky.social on laura kuenssburg. I'm sorry wes, you can't ignore #musk. He and #farage are playing a completely different game and you're losing the marketing battle. Please listen to @lewisgoodall.com and his take on all this with the #newsagents before it's too late