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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 4d

🔊 Calling all Black workers across the North East, Yorkshire & Humber! 🔊
We’re launching the TUC NEY&H Black Workers Network — a new space to connect, share experiences and build collective strength.
🗓 Tuesday 14 October 2025
🕖 7pm – 7.45pm
💻 Online
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TUC NEY&H Black Workers Network Meeting 14 October 2025

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Angry John of Bradford @bd-angry.bsky.social · 9d

@tucneyh.bsky.social I hope hundreds of your members will be at
✊STRIKE!
this weekend in #Bradford to see how their modern workers’ rights were born in #Bradford by #workingclass women.
Please share in solidarity!
bradford2025.co.uk/event/strike/

STRIKE | Bradford 2025

A spectacular light and sound show celebrating the women who made modern Bradford.

bradford2025.co.uk

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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 6d

Today in Shipley....

TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 9d

🌈 SAVE DURHAM PRIDE 🌈
Durham Council has cut funding — but Pride will march on.
💜 Stand with us.
💜 Donate today.
💜 Share in solidarity.
👉 save-durham-pride.raiselysite.com
#SaveDurhamPride #Solidarity #UnionsForEquality

Save Durham Pride!

Durham County Council, now led by Reform UK, has withdrawn all it's funding for Durham Pride 2026. Please donate what you can to keep Durham Pride marching on.

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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 12d

Confirmed speakers: Sarah Wooley, BFAWU; Dave Pike, TUC; Miranda Duncombe, Heat Strike; Toby McKenzie Barnes, Worker-Climate Project; Catherine Porritt, Just Transition Wakefield; & many more!

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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 12d

Join us to launch the "Year of Trade Union Climate Action" in NEYH 7pm Tue 14 Oct online! Join TUs & climate justice campaigners to kick-start a year of collaboration, meaningful action, & victories!

Sign up at forms.office.com/e/QzCbdKADdL

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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 19d

Join the briefing on opposing the far right in Newcastle, tomorrow at 6pm www.tuc.org.uk/events/neyh/...

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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 22d

Regional trade unions have issued a joint statement opposing the far right rally in Newcastle on Saturday 27 September.

Read it here: www.tuc.org.uk/news/neyh/no...

Not in our city: trade unions say far right not welcome in Newcastle

Read the joint statement opposing the far right demonstration in Newcastle

www.tuc.org.uk

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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 22d

Far Right Not Welcome in Newcastle 🚫

On 27 Sept, the far right will visit Newcastle to spread hate and division.

We’re standing together to resist. Join our online briefing on 23 Sept at 6pm to hear how you can get involved.

www.tuc.org.uk/events/neyh/...

TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 24d

Incredible couple of days so far at All to Play For conference, engaging employers & unions in challenges for worker-led transition in oil & gas supply chain.

Amazing speeches from @kimmcguinness.bsky.social, Dan McGrail of GB Energy, @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social & Dhara Vyas of Energy UK

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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 26d

Proud to stand with @gmb.org.uk members at Airedale Hospital today. These workers keep our NHS running and deserve the same pay and conditions . NHS WORK = NHS PAY
Solidarity with every worker taking action.

#AiredaleHospital #NHSWorkers
#Solidarity #FairPay
@gmbcampaigns.bsky.social

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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · Sep 9

North Sea oil & gas production is declining. Without a transformative plan, tens of 1000s of supply chain jobs are at risk

That's why we've called the 'All to Play For' conference 16-17 Sept to build a plan & futureproof the North East

Find out more at tuc.zohobackstage.com/AllToPlayFor#/

TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · Sep 2

🎬 Film. 🌈 Pride. ✊ Solidarity.
5 Sept 2025 | Redhills, Durham
🎟 Tickets redhillsdurham.org/event/we-are...
#DurhamEvents #DurhamPride #PrideTheMovie

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Mary Kelly Foy MP @marykfoymp.bsky.social · Aug 18

So many wild claims about Durham Pride funding recently. Instead of folk at DCC announcing they're defunding Pride to attempt to look like superstars to their supporters, let's praise the actual work of Durham Pride & ensure they're supported to continue. After all this is more than just an event.

WE know that that when it comes to politics, some people can be distrustful of what they are told. But when it comes to the recent pronouncements about Durham Pride, it might be time for a bit of plain speaking and honesty.
Despite what you read online, no: Durham Pride has not been defunded by Durham County Council. Any claims that this event existed because of the council are wrong. This event exists because of its amazing chair, Mel Metcalf and his team, who work tirelessly to bring in funding from a range of sources.
It also exists because of the support of the people of Durham. In 2023, we saw over 20,000 people join in the celebrations.
But beyond the clickbait headlines, have you ever looked into the work the organisation carries out beyond the annual Pride events? If not, you'll find there is so much more that they do.
Durham Pride's qualified volunteers work to support victims of same sex domestic and sexual violence, as well as victims of hate crime. They're training more frontline services to help respond to victims and survivors following disclosure. There's a dedicated helpline for members of the LGBT+ community who have suffered abuse, hate crime and bullying, and there is 1:1 counselling and mentoring service.
Through Durham Pride's work, the North East England Rainbow Alliance (NEERA) was born. NEERA consists of representatives from different agencies working toward raising awareness and improving responses for LGBT+ people in County Durham and the wider North East. Membership is approved by Durham Pride - I'm proud to be a member.

Equally, as the annual Pride event draws tens of thousands of people to our city
- with money to spend - I wonder how the new administration's aim of
'Supercharging our Economy' is going? If I'm being generous, it feels slightly shortsighted to not support one of our largest annual events.
This began at the count for May's local elections, when a new Reform councillor gleefully told a colleague of mine they could kiss goodbye to their precious Pride. It was clear from day one that this would be a target, because this is what the politics of division does.
All that aside, with support from Trade Unions, the Durham Miners, all of the partner organisations in NEERA - and some politicians - Durham Pride 2026 will go ahead. It'll be huge. It'll be a day of love, inclusivity and joy, while also celebrating those who came before us, and the unlikely allegiances that were formed to fight for LGBT+ rights. I will be with them every step of the way.
If you were clapping your hands at the overblown news of the council withdrawing support for this event, take a moment to reflect. Do flags really offend you? Does people loving who they want to love really offend you? Does the thought of being an inclusive county offend you? Does a weekend dedicated to a marginalised community that has suffered discrimination and challenges that you and I could never truly understand, really offend you?
Nobody is born hating another person because of the colour of their skin, their sexuality, or their religion. This is learned behaviour. Perhaps some of us need to take some time to unlearn it.

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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · Jul 25

📍 Bradford University
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak joined UCU members on the picket line today to show solidarity with staff fighting job cuts.
Management needs to get back around the table and find a fair resolution.
#bradforduniversity #TUC #unionsolidarity

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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · Jul 21

Today represents a huge win for mining communities in South Yorkshire, and across the country.

After decades of campaigning, miners and their families deserve answers about the 18th of June 1984.

Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign @orgreavejustice.bsky.social · Jul 20

ORGREAVE INQUIRY ANNOUNCED!

The government have announced an inquiry will take place into Orgreave. Please see and share our press release. otjc.org.uk/orgreave-tru...

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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · Jul 8

Save Square Chapel: Campaigners fighting to reopen troubled Halifax theatre call for 'decisions to be taken quickly' www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/arts-and-cul...

Campaigners fighting to reopen troubled Halifax theatre call for 'decisions to be taken quickly'

A packed public meeting heard passionate calls for a closed Halifax theatre to reopen its doors.

www.halifaxcourier.co.uk

TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · Jul 1

It’s about education, empowerment, and making sure every worker knows: you don’t have to put up with exploitation.
#LOPatrulje #TradeUnionSolidarity #WorkersRights #TUC #InternationalSolidarity #YoungWorkers #FairWork #UnionPower #LORogland

TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · Jul 1

📍First day of the LO Patrol in Norway!✊

We’ve officially kicked off the LO Summer Patrol — a powerful annual initiative led by young trade unionists across Norway. The aim? To visit workplaces, speak directly with young workers, and check whether their rights at work are being respected.

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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · Jun 26

🚨 ETC plans to close the Skills Academy in Billingham – cutting vital support for vulnerable young people & putting 8 staff at risk.

We must stop this.

✍️ Sign the petition to save the Skills Academy: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/sa...

Save the Skills Academy: Protect jobs, protect vulnerable learners

The Skills Academy provides a life-changing educational experience for young people in the Tees Valley who cannot thrive in mainstream education. For these learners, the Academy offers a safe, support...

www.megaphone.org.uk

TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · Jun 24

🌟 Camping for the 2025 Durham Miners’ Gala is ON SALE NOW! 🌟

Stay at the official Gala campsite at the stunning Ushaw Historic House & Gardens. Shuttle buses to the Gala, on-site bar, live entertainment & more!

👉 Book now: www.friendsofdurhamminersgala.org/camping

Durham Miners Gala official campsite

Book now at the official campsite for the 2025 Durham Miners Gala.

www.friendsofdurhamminersgala.org

TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · Jun 23

'Bleak picture' for ambulance service call handlers says union - as 1/3 left last year in North East www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/health/...

'Bleak picture' for ambulance service call handlers says union as third leave

One in three 999 call handlers at North East Ambulance Service left in the 2023/2024 year

www.chroniclelive.co.uk

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GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · Jun 20

🎉 VICTORY FOR GMB MEMBERS AT MEARS LEEDS

GMB Union has won a 4.5% pay increase for members at MEARS in Leeds! ✊

If you’re not yet a GMB member, now’s the time to join a union that fights and wins: 👇https://www.gmb.org.uk/join-gmb

#UnionVictory #GMBUnion #MakeWorkBetter 🧡🖤✊

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GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · Jun 22

📢GMB's community event this weekend focused on the economic and employment implications of the glass tax for Knottingley, a town with a proud heritage in glass production.

The campaign to address the unfairness of the tax on the industry continues...🧡🖤

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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · Jun 18

Teachers criticise trust move to extend school day www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

North Yorkshire teachers criticise trust move to extend school day

Unions warn the move would add further pressure on teacher workload and impact job recruitment.

www.bbc.co.uk