Caleb Day
@calebday.bsky.social
Created autistic, kinetic. Made Christian, neurodivergent, depressed, disabled, parent, trade unionist, he/him, among other things. Theological ethics, @ducu.bsky.social, @uniteucu.bsky.social. NZer in England. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5048-0282
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Caleb Day
@calebday.bsky.social
· Nov 18
I am interested in neurodivergent theologies and found a bunch of people on here to follow. I decided to turn that into a starter pack. Please suggest additions: i'm sure there are plenty of people I don't know about, plus many others like me joining the current Xodus wave.
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🤯60% of Wes Streeting's donors are from private health.
Good to see your texts with Mandelson. The public also has a right to know if health policy is being driven by unaccountable lobbying
Wes Streeting, release your messages with private healthcare. weownit.org.uk/news/wes-str...
Good to see your texts with Mandelson. The public also has a right to know if health policy is being driven by unaccountable lobbying
Wes Streeting, release your messages with private healthcare. weownit.org.uk/news/wes-str...
Open letter to Wes Streeting: release your messages with your private healthcare donors
The public has a right to know that health policy is not driven by quid pro quo relationships.
weownit.org.uk
February 12, 2026 at 6:23 PM
🤯60% of Wes Streeting's donors are from private health.
Good to see your texts with Mandelson. The public also has a right to know if health policy is being driven by unaccountable lobbying
Wes Streeting, release your messages with private healthcare. weownit.org.uk/news/wes-str...
Good to see your texts with Mandelson. The public also has a right to know if health policy is being driven by unaccountable lobbying
Wes Streeting, release your messages with private healthcare. weownit.org.uk/news/wes-str...
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February 12, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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RE this Tab article: Durham UCU is *not* "definitely [striking]". We have a *mandate* to strike, and - per our ballot result & a confirmatory motion at today's GM - we'll be engaging in ASOS. We do not currently have plans to strike (this could change, depending on employer response to our claim).
Every Russell Group uni where lecturers and support staff will definitely strike in 2026
Two Russell Group unis are striking in February
thetab.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:02 PM
RE this Tab article: Durham UCU is *not* "definitely [striking]". We have a *mandate* to strike, and - per our ballot result & a confirmatory motion at today's GM - we'll be engaging in ASOS. We do not currently have plans to strike (this could change, depending on employer response to our claim).
McSweeney coverage is like “genius political strategist tho” but… is he? Everything he’s done, even 2024 election (won for him by Covid partying Tories & even then reduced @teamlabouruk.bsky.social votes) has tanked the party, exiled 2/3 of the members that win for them, betrayed values& pledges. 1/
February 10, 2026 at 8:19 PM
McSweeney coverage is like “genius political strategist tho” but… is he? Everything he’s done, even 2024 election (won for him by Covid partying Tories & even then reduced @teamlabouruk.bsky.social votes) has tanked the party, exiled 2/3 of the members that win for them, betrayed values& pledges. 1/
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Unite against TU Victimisation
@Unitetheunion.bsky.social doesn't tolerate the victimisation of its reps by employers. Today our members in the North West are showing what solidarity looks like.
It's time UCU ended the victimisation of Marie, our Health & Safety Officer.
#Strike #HandsOffMarie
@Unitetheunion.bsky.social doesn't tolerate the victimisation of its reps by employers. Today our members in the North West are showing what solidarity looks like.
It's time UCU ended the victimisation of Marie, our Health & Safety Officer.
#Strike #HandsOffMarie
February 9, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Unite against TU Victimisation
@Unitetheunion.bsky.social doesn't tolerate the victimisation of its reps by employers. Today our members in the North West are showing what solidarity looks like.
It's time UCU ended the victimisation of Marie, our Health & Safety Officer.
#Strike #HandsOffMarie
@Unitetheunion.bsky.social doesn't tolerate the victimisation of its reps by employers. Today our members in the North West are showing what solidarity looks like.
It's time UCU ended the victimisation of Marie, our Health & Safety Officer.
#Strike #HandsOffMarie
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Regrettably our members will be commencing strike action from 9 February over the victimisation of our Health and Safety Officer.
uniteucu.wordpress.com/2026/01/28/u...
uniteucu.wordpress.com/2026/01/28/u...
January 28, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Regrettably our members will be commencing strike action from 9 February over the victimisation of our Health and Safety Officer.
uniteucu.wordpress.com/2026/01/28/u...
uniteucu.wordpress.com/2026/01/28/u...
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Caleb makes some really useful points here - the feeling that we need a new approach to workload in Durham is even more widespread than the raw ballot numbers suggest. We need to hear more from our employer than "We responded fully to [your] claims".
& over 60% had intention to vote but not all possible in time.
Oh & the main reason given for not having voted was “completely swamped at work, haven’t had time to even look at it”
This mandate gives the branch leverage to seek real negotiated solutions on workload & job security at @durham.ac.uk
Oh & the main reason given for not having voted was “completely swamped at work, haven’t had time to even look at it”
This mandate gives the branch leverage to seek real negotiated solutions on workload & job security at @durham.ac.uk
Results are in regarding our local ballot.
63.3% of voters are prepared to take IA consisting of a strike action, and 75.6% are prepared to take ASOS. Return rate was 53.1%, comfortably clear of the Tory anti-trade union minimum.
63.3% of voters are prepared to take IA consisting of a strike action, and 75.6% are prepared to take ASOS. Return rate was 53.1%, comfortably clear of the Tory anti-trade union minimum.
February 10, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Caleb makes some really useful points here - the feeling that we need a new approach to workload in Durham is even more widespread than the raw ballot numbers suggest. We need to hear more from our employer than "We responded fully to [your] claims".
& over 60% had intention to vote but not all possible in time.
Oh & the main reason given for not having voted was “completely swamped at work, haven’t had time to even look at it”
This mandate gives the branch leverage to seek real negotiated solutions on workload & job security at @durham.ac.uk
Oh & the main reason given for not having voted was “completely swamped at work, haven’t had time to even look at it”
This mandate gives the branch leverage to seek real negotiated solutions on workload & job security at @durham.ac.uk
Results are in regarding our local ballot.
63.3% of voters are prepared to take IA consisting of a strike action, and 75.6% are prepared to take ASOS. Return rate was 53.1%, comfortably clear of the Tory anti-trade union minimum.
63.3% of voters are prepared to take IA consisting of a strike action, and 75.6% are prepared to take ASOS. Return rate was 53.1%, comfortably clear of the Tory anti-trade union minimum.
February 9, 2026 at 7:12 PM
& over 60% had intention to vote but not all possible in time.
Oh & the main reason given for not having voted was “completely swamped at work, haven’t had time to even look at it”
This mandate gives the branch leverage to seek real negotiated solutions on workload & job security at @durham.ac.uk
Oh & the main reason given for not having voted was “completely swamped at work, haven’t had time to even look at it”
This mandate gives the branch leverage to seek real negotiated solutions on workload & job security at @durham.ac.uk
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In an alarming development, it appears the UK Government covered up a massive spike in trans youth suicides after restrictions.
Then covered it up again when caught.
Now, after fighting for years, the data is public: trans suicide increased 5x in the country.
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Then covered it up again when caught.
Now, after fighting for years, the data is public: trans suicide increased 5x in the country.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Trans Youth Suicides Skyrocketed In UK After Care Drawdown; Government Covers It Up
A Freedom of Information request to the National Child Mortality Database reveals that 22 trans children under 18 died by suicide in England in 2021-22 alone.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:37 PM
In an alarming development, it appears the UK Government covered up a massive spike in trans youth suicides after restrictions.
Then covered it up again when caught.
Now, after fighting for years, the data is public: trans suicide increased 5x in the country.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Then covered it up again when caught.
Now, after fighting for years, the data is public: trans suicide increased 5x in the country.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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Peter Mandelson accompanied Keir Starmer to Palantir's HQ while his lobbying firm had Palantir as a client.
Since then? Palantir has landed £720m+ in UK government contracts.
We deserve answers. Sign the petition ⬇️
www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ma...
Since then? Palantir has landed £720m+ in UK government contracts.
We deserve answers. Sign the petition ⬇️
www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ma...
The Government must reveal all details of Peter Mandelson’s links to Palantir - Foxglove
Sign the petition for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm?
www.foxglove.org.uk
February 5, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Peter Mandelson accompanied Keir Starmer to Palantir's HQ while his lobbying firm had Palantir as a client.
Since then? Palantir has landed £720m+ in UK government contracts.
We deserve answers. Sign the petition ⬇️
www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ma...
Since then? Palantir has landed £720m+ in UK government contracts.
We deserve answers. Sign the petition ⬇️
www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ma...
Those living British values (of Peterloo,unions,abolitionists,chartists,suffragettes) aren’t insecurely declaring their Britishness. They’re too busy organising against his ‘middle-ground-btwn-fascism-&-anti-fascism’ govt.
Btw it wasn’t the left betraying the public, lobbying to save banker bonuses.
Btw it wasn’t the left betraying the public, lobbying to save banker bonuses.
Keir Starmer attacks the racism of Reform and Matt Goodwin but then adds that "Britain has also been let down by a mindset on the left of politics that is too slow to defend core British values"
February 6, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Those living British values (of Peterloo,unions,abolitionists,chartists,suffragettes) aren’t insecurely declaring their Britishness. They’re too busy organising against his ‘middle-ground-btwn-fascism-&-anti-fascism’ govt.
Btw it wasn’t the left betraying the public, lobbying to save banker bonuses.
Btw it wasn’t the left betraying the public, lobbying to save banker bonuses.
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Two thirds of UCU staff walk out. I worked for UCU two decades ago. In fact I ran for General Secretary and just lost. There is no way two thirds of the staff would walk out if the story of victimisation isnt true. My sources say its been coming for years.
feweek.co.uk/ucu-staff-to...
feweek.co.uk/ucu-staff-to...
UCU staff walk out over alleged ‘trade union victimisation’
Leaders of the union call the claims ‘categorically untrue’
feweek.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Two thirds of UCU staff walk out. I worked for UCU two decades ago. In fact I ran for General Secretary and just lost. There is no way two thirds of the staff would walk out if the story of victimisation isnt true. My sources say its been coming for years.
feweek.co.uk/ucu-staff-to...
feweek.co.uk/ucu-staff-to...
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📣 Hands off Marie!
Tell @drjogrady.bsky.social and @ucu.org.uk to stop victimising Unite UCU's safety rep.
✍️ [email protected]
#HandsOffMarie
#UniteTheUnion @unitetheunion.bsky.social
Tell @drjogrady.bsky.social and @ucu.org.uk to stop victimising Unite UCU's safety rep.
✍️ [email protected]
#HandsOffMarie
#UniteTheUnion @unitetheunion.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 2:15 PM
📣 Hands off Marie!
Tell @drjogrady.bsky.social and @ucu.org.uk to stop victimising Unite UCU's safety rep.
✍️ [email protected]
#HandsOffMarie
#UniteTheUnion @unitetheunion.bsky.social
Tell @drjogrady.bsky.social and @ucu.org.uk to stop victimising Unite UCU's safety rep.
✍️ [email protected]
#HandsOffMarie
#UniteTheUnion @unitetheunion.bsky.social
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January 25, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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Now I'm not an economist, but I feel like this is not great economic news.
February 3, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Now I'm not an economist, but I feel like this is not great economic news.
As someone who works for another UCU branch (@ducu.bsky.social), I endorse this message at Lboro, Durham, and everywhere
Stronger together ✊
Hear from #LboroUCU members on why union membership matters and how we support each other.
Be part of it: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/join/
@ucu.org.uk #UCU #JoinAUnion
Hear from #LboroUCU members on why union membership matters and how we support each other.
Be part of it: ucu.lboro.ac.uk/join/
@ucu.org.uk #UCU #JoinAUnion
February 3, 2026 at 2:19 PM
As someone who works for another UCU branch (@ducu.bsky.social), I endorse this message at Lboro, Durham, and everywhere
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One of the dangers of normalization therapies like ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) is that they can interfere with parents knowing what their autistic kids’ legitimate likes and dislikes—and even personalities—are.
#autism #neurodiversity #BetterWaysThanABA
#autism #neurodiversity #BetterWaysThanABA
January 29, 2026 at 5:50 PM
One of the dangers of normalization therapies like ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) is that they can interfere with parents knowing what their autistic kids’ legitimate likes and dislikes—and even personalities—are.
#autism #neurodiversity #BetterWaysThanABA
#autism #neurodiversity #BetterWaysThanABA
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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The UK has lost its measles elimination status, the World Health Organization has announced.
Vaccine disinformation is a worldwide pandemic that is killing us.
Vaccine disinformation is a worldwide pandemic that is killing us.
UK loses measles elimination status
Decision made after outbreaks in 2024, when there were nearly 3,000 cases in England and Wales.
www.bbc.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:23 AM
The UK has lost its measles elimination status, the World Health Organization has announced.
Vaccine disinformation is a worldwide pandemic that is killing us.
Vaccine disinformation is a worldwide pandemic that is killing us.
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This came up in my old posts today. Don’t know why, but it feels good to know that Andre 3000 specifically is this kind of guy.
January 26, 2026 at 12:38 PM
This came up in my old posts today. Don’t know why, but it feels good to know that Andre 3000 specifically is this kind of guy.
The North East is no stranger to the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social hierarchy blocking local parties choosing the best candidate (Hartlepool, North Durham, regional mayor).
Though, by blocking Burnham, McSweeney et al may've given @greenparty.org.uk the boost they need in the two-horse race with Reform.
Though, by blocking Burnham, McSweeney et al may've given @greenparty.org.uk the boost they need in the two-horse race with Reform.
Burnham should not be surprised he was blocked from being an MP - Jamie Driscoll has got the t-shirt
Driscoll knows Burnham - and was transpired today was always going to happen with Labour as it is. Maybe he should join the Greens?
www.thecanary.co
January 26, 2026 at 1:30 PM
The North East is no stranger to the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social hierarchy blocking local parties choosing the best candidate (Hartlepool, North Durham, regional mayor).
Though, by blocking Burnham, McSweeney et al may've given @greenparty.org.uk the boost they need in the two-horse race with Reform.
Though, by blocking Burnham, McSweeney et al may've given @greenparty.org.uk the boost they need in the two-horse race with Reform.
January 25, 2026 at 2:21 PM
See also: employers and compulsory/‘voluntary’ redundancies
Attn news commentators: Trump saying he could use force to obtain Greenland but won’t is not Trump saying he won’t use force to obtain Greenland. It is Trump using force as a threat to obtain Greenland. That is why he mentions it.
January 21, 2026 at 5:42 PM
See also: employers and compulsory/‘voluntary’ redundancies
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A late-discovered autistic woman who spent her whole life masking her autistic traits in order to avoid attracting attention has recently been accused of faking her autism diagnosis to obtain said attention.
Woman who spent life masking autism to avoid attention now accused of faking autism for attention
A late-discovered autistic woman who spent her whole life masking her autistic traits in order to avoid attracting attention has recently been accused of faking her autism diagnosis to obtain said…
thedailytism.com
January 18, 2026 at 10:01 AM
A late-discovered autistic woman who spent her whole life masking her autistic traits in order to avoid attracting attention has recently been accused of faking her autism diagnosis to obtain said attention.