Unions and workers have long campaigned for these vital rights.
Finally, working people will enjoy more security, better pay and dignity at work thanks to this Bill.
➡️ Banning exploitative zero hours contracts
➡️ Sick pay for all from day one
➡️ Expanding paternity, parental & bereavement leave
➡️ Strengthening protections for pregnant women, whistle-blowers and victims of sexual harassment
➡️ Making flexible working the default
➡️ Repealing Tory anti-union laws
🚨BREAKING: Employment Rights Bill passes in the House of Lords and will become law.
This is an historic day for working people across the country, and the trade unions who represent them.
The incredible @unisonsw.bsky.social phlebotomists are standing strong approaching their 250th (!!!) day on strike for fair banding. This is now the *LONGEST STRIKE IN NHS HISTORY*.
Stand with them: www.megaphone.org.uk/events/solid...
17th November, Shire Hall, Gloucester
Reminder - TOMORROW! Battle Lines, commemorating the Miners' Strike, is showing at George Watson Memorial Hall, Tewkesbury. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/battle-lin...
Hosted by Cheltenham Trades Council
The TUC South West Regional Women’s Committee stands in solidarity with the transgender and nonbinary community. We reaffirm that trans women are women and belong on our committee.
This Saturday, trade unionists from across the South West will travel to London for Stand Up to Racism's conference for trade unions, backed by the TUC.
Join us: standuptoracism.org.uk/countering-t...
We revealed Nigel Farage’s voting record to his constituents in Clacton.
They weren’t happy.
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Want to make a real difference for workers? We are looking for four new Local Organisers to help build union power and support public service workers ✊🏼
If you're passionate about organising, campaigning, and empowering workers, this could be perfect for you: unsn.uk/SWJobs
This Saturday, the South West Region Anti-Casualisation & Equalities in Education Event
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@mybool.bsky.social @ucusw-regcom.bsky.social @marisharay.bsky.social @uoblibdems.bsky.social @bristollibdems.bsky.social @unisonsw.bsky.social @tucsouthwest.bsky.social
❌ We cannot accept or afford £51 million of cuts to our Bristol public services!
🪧 Join us to build the campaign to stop the onslaught of cuts proposed in the council budget.
📆 Wednesday 29th January 7.30pm
🌎 Tony Benn House, Victoria Street, Bristol
💻 Zoom link available on request
Misogyny, intimidation, ageism and sexual harassment should have no place in modern workplaces. Yet these issues continue to run rampant in the creative industries – propped up by inadequate reporting mechanisms, a lack of accountability and extreme power dynamics.
Too many airport workers are subject to abuse from passengers.
Everybody should have the right to feel safe at work.
UNISON South West staff holding placards calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Exeter office of @unisonsw.bsky.social supporting the @tucsouthwest.bsky.social @unisontheunion.bsky.social #WorkplaceDayOfAction calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. #Workplaces4Palestine
Join your union in taking action in your workplaces: www.tuc.org.uk/events/join-...
Trade unions stand in solidarity with all Palestinians.
Today we are asking you to join our workplace day of action - calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Watch our solidarity video from Liz Snape, TUC General Council International Spokesperson:
www.tuc.org.uk/video/trade-...
TUC South West are supporting today's workplace day of action.
Palestinians in Gaza are at immediate mortal risk of starvation, disease, they are living in wet tents in winter conditions under constant bombardment and displacement.
#CeasefireNow #EndTheOccupation
#WorkplaceDayOfAction
#FreePalestine
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
There is a great deal unions can do to support. Negotiate domestic violence policies at work. Support campaigns to get night workers home safely.
Speak out. #endviolenceagainstwomen
www.un.org/en/observanc...
Higher education members 📢 Don't forget to vote in the consultative ballot:
📨 Check your emails for the ballot link
❌ REJECT the pay element
✅ ACCEPT the terms of reference on pay-related elements
⏰ Ballot closes Tuesday 3 December at 5pm ⏰
VOTE now✊
Solidarity to @bfawu.bsky.social members at Morrisons' Rathbones bakery in Wakefield, who are fighting to save their factory from closing. Please read more and sign their petition below 👇
#CeaseFireNow - Workplace Day of Action - Thursday 28/11.
The TUC and unions are supporting the workplace day of action on 28 November.calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.
Share your photos with us. Join us in taking action ⏩
N-E-you are the wind beneath my wings
Solidarity with @neunion.bsky.social members on strike today at SGS Pegasus School in South Glos!
Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival 2025 will take place on 18-20 July.
Save the dates! Tickets will go on sale in the spring.
Let us know what you're doing in your workplace to support the day of action.
Next week is our workplace day of action for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Organise an action through your unions and workplaces! We are calling for the immediate access of food, an end to arms licenses (in line with int'l law) & release of hostages/Palestinian prisoners.
www.tuc.org.uk/events/join-...
Today, we remember the trans people who’ve been killed around the world, and here in the UK. Every year, too many trans and no binary people are killed because of hate.
🕯️
We stand in solidarity with our trans siblings.
#tdor2024
www.tuc.org.uk/news/transge...
Try this for the invalid handle thing: bsky-debug.app/handle
We had that for a bit and it seems to have vanished after filling that in and then leaving for 10 mins. Don't know if it helps or if it goes away on its own.
