Tom Jenkins
tomoljenkins.bsky.social
Tom Jenkins
@tomoljenkins.bsky.social
Mainly Unions, Europe
Retired. Former Head EU & International @the-tuc.bsky.social , Head of Staff @etuc-ces.bsky.social , President @eesc.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 7:56 AM
November 11, 2025 at 7:47 AM
@theobserveruk.bsky.social points the finger👇
November 10, 2025 at 8:23 AM
2/2 Good that it refers to the @eesc.bsky.social report and opinion that IMO include the most innovative suggestions from a civil society perspective, given the current surly 🇬🇧🇪🇺 official relationship.
www.eesc.europa.eu/en/our-work/...

www.eesc.europa.eu/en/news-medi...
November 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Nexperia: @marossefcovic.bsky.social statement (by the way, it's about time he used his 🦋account, @ec.europa.eu )
November 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Government seeking nominations for Northern Ireland Business Stakeholders Group which has an input in up the Windsor agreement follow-up. It seems that there is another group including 'Community' with much less reach. Where is @nic-ictu.bsky.social ? www.gov.uk/guidance/exp...
November 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
@eurostarnews.bsky.social warning travellers about UK restrictions on certain products to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. It seems however that I will be able to bring back chocolate when I return tomorrow 🍫😌 mail.eurostar.com/view/djEvVTJ...
November 6, 2025 at 11:34 AM
So, a brown guy, from Algeria with muslim roots, backed by this 'ultra left' @rmtunion.bsky.social union, is a national hero. ❤️
November 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Congratulations Oliver on taking over today as Director of the ILO’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities @iloactrav.bsky.social
And best wishes to Maria Helena André after 12 years in this important job for working people worldwide
November 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
November 2, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Leaving the EU has knocked the UK down in the passport strength league below all major Western European countries (and we have lost the consular support that EU countries offer each other)
November 2, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Walking along the Regent's Canal this morning: amazing reflection under canal bridge. Mr heron unimpressed. #lovelondon
November 2, 2025 at 2:32 PM
UK report for @wto.org Trade policy Review. Search 'Brexit". Oh... www.wto.org/english/news...
October 29, 2025 at 8:57 AM
@wto.org reports Brexit 'headwinds' in cautious UK Trade Policy Review. The UK Government submission doesn't mention it at all. www.wto.org/english/trat...
October 28, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Yes, she's got the green light from EUCO
October 25, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Totally agree @hetanshah.bsky.social . That's why I'm still attached to this little SE beaut
October 25, 2025 at 7:45 AM
EU and Uzbekistan sign Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA). Will need a fair amount of work to implement👇👇 www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
October 25, 2025 at 7:29 AM
October 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Interesting paper from @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social @hertieschool.bsky.social @delorsberlin.bsky.social @bertelsmannst.bsky.social : How Buy-European Rules Can Help Save Europe's Car industry, with possible UK participation.
October 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Most people back Bertolt Brecht
October 23, 2025 at 8:11 AM
October 21, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Europe unites over Ukraine - with a number of fingers crossed behind their backs over the obligatory obeisance to Trump
October 21, 2025 at 8:08 AM
"Labour statistics are the foundation of informed decisions in the world of work": @ilo.org DG Gilbert F. Houngbo.
That's why Trump is destroying the US Bureau of Labor Statistics #WorldStatisticsDay
October 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM
French unions together 'salute' (~welcome) Government's retreat on pensions age as a first step 'after months of united mobilisation'. @partisocialiste.bsky.social will be happy to hear.
October 20, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Yes, the de Saint Phalle and Tinguely vaut le voyage
October 19, 2025 at 8:05 AM