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General Federation of Trade Unions
@gftu.org.uk
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Founded 1899. A federation of trade unions. Delivering trade union education through @gftuet.org.uk. Building solidarity. The home of @strikemap.org #GFTU.

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January 12, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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Solidarity to members of our national affiliate, @neunion.bsky.social, who begin strike action at
Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) this week.

⏰7.15am-9.15am
🗓️14 January

📍Find and support your nearest picket line: bit.ly/NEUPickets

#StrikeMap 1/2
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January 12, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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Solidarity with all @ucu.org.uk FE strikers this week 📢

🗓️14-16 January 2026

📍Find and support your nearest picket: bit.ly/FEPickets

1/3 @drjogrady.bsky.social

#StrikeMap #NewDealForFE #UCU #UCUStrike #FEstrike #Education #FurtherEducation
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January 12, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🗣️| Matt Wrack will be joining #Megapicket 3-D on 30 January.

Join Matt and @nasuwt-official.bsky.social , RSVP here: bit.ly/Megapicket3RSVP

BUILD THE MEGAPICKET 🪧🧱🪧

#Megapicket3 #StrikeMap #Birmingham #BrumBinStrike #BirminghamBinStrike
January 12, 2026 at 9:38 AM
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🚨 We have joined @pscupdates.bsky.social to oppose the government’s latest proposal to give the police new powers to effectively ban repeat protests.

📢 Defend the right to protest - palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/right-to-pro...

#PSC #GFTU #Solidarity ✊
January 12, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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Our general secretary, @gawainlittle.bsky.social, addressing today’s emergency protest outside Downing Street.

No to Trump’s war on Venezuela 🇻🇪

#InternationalSolidarity is fundamental to the #GFTU.

Well done to all who joined 👏

#HandsOffLatinAmerica
January 10, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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January 10, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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Every purchase supports our mission to educate, empower, and strengthen our union community. 💪📚

Shop now and wear your pride - https://gftuet.org.uk/shop-page

#MerchoftheMonth #MOTM #GFTU #GFTUET
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January 9, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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BREAKING 🚨| Joint #StrikeMap x @nhsworkerssayno.bsky.social statement on the incredible re-banding and backpay win for Phlebotomists at Homerton Hospital 💉🩸

"We re-affirm our unwavering solidarity with the Gloucestershire phlebotomists and call on their Trust to settle.

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Strike Map logo. Text reads: HOMERTON PHLEBOTOMISTS WIN! Good Enough for Homerston, Good Enough for Gloucester. NHS Workers Say No logo. As health workers across grades, disciplines, and unions, we'd like to extend our congratulations to the phlebotomists at Homerton Hospital in London for their victory on rebanding and backpay this week. Like many NHS workers, phlebotomists all over the country have spent years performing clinical work above their grade and this new victory in London, after similar victories in Swansea, Hertfordshire, and Merseyside, re-confirms the recognition of phlebotomy as, at least, a Band 3 role. This outcome makes it all the more appalling that Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust has still not settled what is now the longest running strike in NHS history. The Trust, under the leadership of CEO Kevin McNamara - who left his previous Trust in the wake of allegations of bullying - has refused to recognise their phlebotomists' legitimate claims and instead worked tirelessly the break the strike and undermine the phlebotomists' position. We re-affirm our unwavering solidarity with the Gloucestershire phlebotomists and call on their Trust to settle. If it's good enough for Homerton, it's good enough for Gloucester! Victory to the Gloucestershire plebotomists!
January 8, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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✊ Work for a union that puts members first.

Become a Strategic National Organiser with @hcsa-com.bsky.social to support organising, representation and strategic development across the union.

👉 Learn more & apply today: https://gftu.org.uk/jobs/

#GFTU #HCSA #JobOpportunity
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January 7, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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Unions must remain vigilant to ensure this landmark law fulfils its transformative promise, says @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social in today's @mstaronline.bsky.social 👇

morningstaronline.co.uk/article/hist...

#StrikeMap #EmploymentRightsBill #EmploymentRightsBill2
A historic advance for workers – and the fight to make it count
THE Employment Rights Act 2025 has now passed into law, marking the most significant advance in workers’ rights in a generation. For decades, trade unions and campaigners have argued for reforms that ...
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January 7, 2026 at 9:05 AM
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Solidarity greetings to all @nujofficial.bsky.social members taking action ✊

#GFTU #Solidarity
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SOLIDARITY WITH THE @nujofficial.bsky.social STV STRIKE TOMORROW

Back our affiliate taking action ✊

📍STV Glasgow - Pacific Quay, G51 1PQ| 8.30am - 1pm
strikemap.org/strikes/399599

📍STV Aberdeen - Craigshaw Business Park, West Tullos, AB12 3QH| 11am - 1pm
strikemap.org/strikes/399600

#StrikeMap
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January 6, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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Falling union membership = rising income for the top 1%. Weak worker power lets the richest extract more and block organising.

📺 Watch Dr. Thereza Balliester Reis below 👇

🔴 Political Economy for Beginners: https://gftuet.org.uk/courses/political-economy-for-beginners

#GFTU #Political #Economy
January 6, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🗣️| Steve Wright will be joining #Megapicket 3-D on 30 January.

Join Steve and the @fbunational.bsky.social : bit.ly/Megapicket3RSVP

BUILD THE MEGAPICKET 🪧🪧🪧🪧

#Megapicket3 #Megapicket #StrikeMap #Birmingham #BrumBinStrike #BirminghamBinStrike
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January 6, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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January 5, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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BREAKING 🚨| #GFTU statement in solidarity with #Venezuela 🇻🇪.

Join the emergency online rally, tomorrow 6pm.

Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/emergency-...

#GFTU #InternationalSolidarity #Solidarity
General federation of trade unions, gftu.org.uk. GFTU logo. Text reads: GFTU Statement in solidarity with Venezuela. General federation of trade unions, gftu.org.uk. Text reads: The US has launched an unprovoked and illegal attack on Venezuela with the bombing of the capital Caracas and the alleged kidnap of the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his family. This is an act of war that puts the lives of millions of people at risk — and should be condemned by anyone who believes in sovereignty and international law. We totally condemn this illegal attack on a sovereign nation. As with the war on Iraq, this is a brazen attempt to secure control over Venezuelan natural resources. Trump's call for regime change is about control of Venezuela’s oil - the largest reserves in the world. General federation of trade unions, gftu.org.uk. Text reads: In the face of this imperialist aggression by the US, we must mobilise in active solidarity with the Venezuelan people and call on the British government to condemn the actions of the US. The international community must stand in solidarity with the Venezuelan people and must react without delay via the UN to this scandalous aggression, which is aggravating an already tense international situation. The General Federation of Trade Unions reaffirms its commitment to democracy, the right of people to self-determination, peace and the protections provided by international law. It affirms its solidarity with the Venezuelan people. Venezuela has a right to defend itself and to determine its own future!
January 3, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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🚩 Strategic National Officer @hcsa-com.bsky.social | Deadline: 21 Jan

Work collaboratively, support reps, analyse membership data & help shape organising priorities at a national level.

👀 Looking for your next step in trade union work? Take a look - https://gftu.org.uk/jobs/

#GFTU #HCSA
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January 2, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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✊ The #StrikeMap story so far is out now!

Start the year with stories of resistance — get your copy 👉 bit.ly/SM5yearhardback

Includes our solidarity with @aslefunion.bsky.social during the Hull Trains dispute.
January 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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As we step into 2026, we send warm wishes to all our affiliates, partners, and supporters. ✊

May this year bring new opportunities, growth, and shared successes. 👏

Together, we look forward to building a stronger, united, and thriving future! 💪🌟

#HappyNewYear #GFTU
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December 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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We thrive when our voices come together 💪

Our newsletter is a space to share stories, celebrate wins, and support one another across the movement.

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December 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Thank you to every worker, activist and supporter who’s kept #Solidarity🤝, #Unity 🌍& #Education 📚 alive this year.

Wishing you rest, joy and a hopeful and united year ahead. ✊❤

#GFTU #MerryChristmas
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December 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Be part of the conversation.

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December 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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✊ We continue to stand in #Solidarity with Prisoners for Palestine.

We support those detained for advocating Palestinian liberation and call for justice, human rights, and freedom of expression.

📢 Find out how you can back the campaign today - https://prisonersforpalestine.org/support/

#GFTU
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December 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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December 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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At 8.04am on 22 December 2020 we launched #StrikeMap.

Below is our first ever post 👇

5 years, putting struggle on the map
5 years, supporting striking workers
5 years, building solidarity

Grab a copy of our 'story so far' photobook here: bit.ly/SM5yearhardback
December 22, 2025 at 8:07 AM