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NHBC SA @nhbcsa.bsky.social · 17h

As the Employment Rights Bill makes its way back to the Lords, @tuc.org.uk urges the peers not to try to dilute the protections that UK workers need.

Day 1 protections are essential.

TUC warns that 6 month qualifying period would leave more than 2 million workers at risk from unfair dismissal

The TUC has today (Monday) published new analysis which reveals more than 2 million workers (2,010,946) would be denied protection from unfair dismissal if a six-month qualifying period was implemente...

www.tuc.org.uk

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NHBC SA @nhbcsa.bsky.social · 17d

We all want a shorter week, right?

Sign an open letter from the 4 Day Week campaign to build momentum and pressure on the Government to take this seriously.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Working Time Council

The 4 Day Week Foundation is calling on the UK Government to establish a permanent Working Time Council to guide the transition to a shorter working week for all. Will you sign the letter? By signing...

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NHBC SA @nhbcsa.bsky.social · 17d

@sif-tradeunion.bsky.social is running a campaign to protect workers from a toxic culture at First Response Group.

Write to their CEO and stand in solidarity with security workers faced with racism and homophobia. ✊🏻

actionnetwork.org/letters/simo...

Simon Alderson CEO- stop the racism, bullying and homphobia at First Response Group

Write to Simon Alderson CEO to end toxic bullying culture at First Response Group (FRG)

actionnetwork.org

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NHBC SA @nhbcsa.bsky.social · 18d

Our GS has supported this campaign - join her by adding your name for the Employment Rights Bill 2

actionnetwork.org/forms/employ...

Demand an employment rights bill #2

Add your name to the calls for an employment rights bill #2.

actionnetwork.org

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NHBC SA @nhbcsa.bsky.social · 19d

On World Mental Health day last week our GFTU Colleagues in PCS posted on LinkedIn. Thought I’d share…

#worldmentalhealthday | Liz Martin MSc MBACP AP APM

On this #WorldMentalHealthDay… I want to pay a huge tribute to all of the professionals and volunteers that try their best to help anyone going through challenges, difficulties or who might be experi...

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Security Industry Federation Trade Union @sif-tradeunion.bsky.social · 22d

SIF Executive Board member, Dr Orlando Mardner, has written a powerful article as we mark Black History Month. In his own words he describes his lived experiences of being a black security worker.

You can read more here 👇
sif.org.uk/being-black-...

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NHBC SA @nhbcsa.bsky.social · Sep 19

@gftuet.org.uk start another excellent series with this on the global economy…

GFTU Educational Trust @gftuet.org.uk · Sep 19

📺Catch up and share our first strategy series session 2025-2026.

Ft. Costas Lapavitsas and @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social , as we explore what's wrong with the global economy?

youtu.be/BfLRxJEQpL4?...

#GFTU #GFTUET #PoliticalEconomy #Workers #Unions

What's wrong with the global economy? with Costas Lapavitsas- 18 September 2025

YouTube video by GFTU Educational Trust

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NHBC SA @nhbcsa.bsky.social · Sep 17

We support this campaign. Please sign and share!

openletter.earth/the-urgent-n...

The Urgent Need to Revise the RSHE 2026 Guidance and Centre Trans, Non-Binary, Intersex, Asexual and Gender Non-Conforming Voices

openletter.earth

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NHBC SA @nhbcsa.bsky.social · Sep 10

NHBC SA @nhbcsa.bsky.social · Sep 10

Start of the last day. Successful Congress!
#TUC25

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PCS Proud @pcsproud.bsky.social · Sep 10

On 8 September 2025 PCS Proud wrote to the union's General Secretary, Fran Heathcote, with the following letter raising a number of concerns which have been raised with us over the last few months - cloud.pcs-proud.org.uk/s/9g7ygZk5fN...

PNC Letter to General Secretary Sept 25 (1).pdf

Nextcloud - a safe home for all your data

cloud.pcs-proud.org.uk

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Julia G @julialynne.bsky.social · Sep 9

Proud to have closed this debate and for our union @nhbcsa.bsky.social to have been part of the composite motion to LGBT+ Conference.

Thank you #tuc25 for standing up for trans people.

TUC calls for new legal protections for trans people following Supreme Court ruling

The motion passed unanimously

leftfootforward.org

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Julia G @julialynne.bsky.social · Sep 9

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Holly Brigstocke @hollybrigstocke.bsky.social · Sep 9

Here's a link skipping to the exact start of the motion. Hope this helps!

TUC Congress 2025
Tues 9 September
Motion 7: Supreme Court Ruling For Trans and Non-Binary Workers

(For future ref to manually obtain direct link to start position Share->Time Stamp->Copy.)

www.youtube.com/live/QhGIuDU...

TUC Congress 2025: Tuesday 9 September - AM

YouTube video by Trades Union Congress (TUC)

www.youtube.com

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Brian A McDaid @brianamcdaid.bsky.social · Sep 9

Day 3 of #tuccongress25

Proud to speak twice on behalf of @AegistheUnion, supporting motions to protect workers in the #Finance sector against #AI, & improve #legislation to protect #Neurodivergent workers.

#UnionPower #tradeunion #brighton
@tuc.org.uk @gftu.org.uk

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NHBC SA @nhbcsa.bsky.social · Sep 9

The NHBCSA is celebrating its 45th anniversary today.

Winning for our members over nearly half a century!

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Julia G @julialynne.bsky.social · Sep 9

And her reply, completely dodging the question.

Not good enough.

#transrightsnow

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Julia G @julialynne.bsky.social · Sep 9

Me. Asking Bridget P a question at TUC Congress.

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NHBC SA @nhbcsa.bsky.social · Sep 9

Good debate today and we supported the motion.

Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · Sep 9

BREAKING: Delegates at #TUC25 have voted to end the TUC's support for increased defence spending

TUC Congress votes to end support for increased defence spending

The motion passed with 2,871,000 votes in favour and 2,291,000 votes against.

leftfootforward.org

NHBC SA @nhbcsa.bsky.social · Sep 7

Turns out, they’re from Milton Keynes!

NHBC SA @nhbcsa.bsky.social · Sep 7

Pre Congress music by Saima. #TUC25

Indian music group Saima playing to conference delegates at TUC Congress

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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · Sep 6

The Equalities Watchdog has provided its updated code of practice to the government, leaving it with ministers to approve it and turn it into statutory guidance - a decision which would be challenged in the courts.

www.wearequeeraf.com/can-mps-stop...

Can MPs stop the EHRC's code of practice that's set to segregate Trans+ people?

The Equalities Watchdog has provided its updated code of practice to the government, leaving it with ministers to approve it and turn it into statutory guidance - a decision which would be challenged ...

www.wearequeeraf.com

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NHBC SA @nhbcsa.bsky.social · Sep 7

Starting the journey to TUC Congress.

Going to be an interesting few days in Brighton.

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NHBC SA @nhbcsa.bsky.social · Aug 29

We stand in solidarity with ASLEF and their member. ✊🏻

Strike Map @strikemap.org · Aug 29

BREAKING 🚨 | 30 trade unions have written to Hull Trains warning their actions could damage safety culture across the rail industry.

Our movement is united in rejecting attacks on union members.

We stand with all @aslefunion.bsky.social members.

Read & share the letter👇

#StrikeMap

We are writing to you in support of ASLEF members in relation to your vile victimisation of a trade union member who raised health and safety concerns with you.

After 73 days of action, which have seen growing support for the unfairly victimised trade union member, we are urging you to reinstate the member affected and to end this dispute now.

Trade union activity, including raising vital health and safety concerns, is fundamental to the role of effective trade unions in the workplace.The actions of Hull Trains management could damage safety culture across the rail industry.

Today, on 29 August, we stand in solidarity and will be encouraging our members to join the solidarity rally.

We will continue to use the full power and ‘weight’ of our movement to make sure Hull Trains is held to account for these actions.

We urge you to reinstate the colleague affected and ensure an end to escalating levels of action and wider campaigning from our whole movement.

We look forward to you doing the right thing by your staff, commuters who use your trains, and the wider community.

We stand in solidarity with all trade union members at Hull Trains.

Yours Sincerely

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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.bsky.social · Aug 20

UK inflation is being fuelled by flights and petrol.
Starmer: build more airports 🤡

Prioritising the climate isn't just the right thing to do - in the long run, it's cheaper
https://bit.ly/41c5U6O

Rail fares in England on track to rise by as much as 5.8% next year as inflation accelerates more than expected – business live

Higher air fares, petrol and food prices push inflation to 3.8%, highest since early 2024; European shares slip as tech and defence stocks fall

www.theguardian.com

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NHBC SA @nhbcsa.bsky.social · Aug 19

We support this call for a public enquiry into the Windrush scandal.

Sign the petition if you agree

chng.it/N4LXjkky9s

Sign the Petition

Conduct an Independent Public Inquiry into the Windrush scandal

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