Tom Jenkins
@tomoljenkins.bsky.social
Mainly Unions, Europe
Retired. Former Head EU & International @the-tuc.bsky.social , Head of Staff @etuc-ces.bsky.social , President @eesc.bsky.social
Retired. Former Head EU & International @the-tuc.bsky.social , Head of Staff @etuc-ces.bsky.social , President @eesc.bsky.social
I was so pleased that Radio 4 PM prog managed an hour mainly on the budget without having slimy Mason on. Now he’s coming up on the 6 o’clock news. 🤮
November 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I was so pleased that Radio 4 PM prog managed an hour mainly on the budget without having slimy Mason on. Now he’s coming up on the 6 o’clock news. 🤮
@paulnowaktuc.bsky.social @tuc.org.uk comment on #budget generally positive: "This government is starting to turn the page on that failed Tory era". Slams OBR : “We cannot afford an unaccountable OBR which holds back growth through its conservative assumptions”. www.tuc.org.uk/news/budget-...
Budget will deliver “urgent relief” for millions of families and help rebuild public services
The Chancellor has delivered urgent relief to millions of hard-pressed households up and down the country and helped to rebuild our public services.
www.tuc.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
@paulnowaktuc.bsky.social @tuc.org.uk comment on #budget generally positive: "This government is starting to turn the page on that failed Tory era". Slams OBR : “We cannot afford an unaccountable OBR which holds back growth through its conservative assumptions”. www.tuc.org.uk/news/budget-...
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‼️ #GeneralStrike on this 26/11/2025 in #Belgium - If you are in BXL OTD, please come & join the picket lines all over the town as at 14.00 at Mont Des Arts or the March at Trone at 13.00🫶🙏💪✨‼️- more via www.rtbf.be/article/dire...
#SocialJustice #DignityOfWork #TaxTheRich
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#SocialJustice #DignityOfWork #TaxTheRich
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November 26, 2025 at 9:35 AM
‼️ #GeneralStrike on this 26/11/2025 in #Belgium - If you are in BXL OTD, please come & join the picket lines all over the town as at 14.00 at Mont Des Arts or the March at Trone at 13.00🫶🙏💪✨‼️- more via www.rtbf.be/article/dire...
#SocialJustice #DignityOfWork #TaxTheRich
bsky.app/profile/euob...
#SocialJustice #DignityOfWork #TaxTheRich
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Pity, I was looking forward to visiting a Picasso Theatre event at @tatemodern.bsky.social . Hope @tate.bsky.social settle soon
More than 150 members at Tate Galleries are taking seven consecutive days of strike action from tomorrow (26) until 2 December. Pickets will be taking place at Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool, and Tate Modern – so please support them.
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...
November 26, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Pity, I was looking forward to visiting a Picasso Theatre event at @tatemodern.bsky.social . Hope @tate.bsky.social settle soon
Tunisia summons EU ambassador to protest union meeting. The Tunisian regime previously expelled @etuc-ces.bsky.social General Secretary @estherlynch.bsky.social for supporting UGTT. @eudiplomacy.bsky.social must stand firm and keep meeting Tunisian civil society www.reuters.com/world/africa...
www.reuters.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Tunisia summons EU ambassador to protest union meeting. The Tunisian regime previously expelled @etuc-ces.bsky.social General Secretary @estherlynch.bsky.social for supporting UGTT. @eudiplomacy.bsky.social must stand firm and keep meeting Tunisian civil society www.reuters.com/world/africa...
Free Lee Cheuk-yan. @ituc.bsky.social and trade unions worldwide stand in solidarity with Lee and all those who continue to defend democracy and freedom of association in Hong Kong. Look out for the @amnestyeu.bsky.social petition launch on 10 December.
www.ituc-csi.org/free-lee-che...
www.ituc-csi.org/free-lee-che...
Free Lee Cheuk-yan
Free Lee Cheuk-yan is an international campaign led by the global trade union movement, calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Lee Cheuk-yan, a lifelong champion of workers' rights and...
www.ituc-csi.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Free Lee Cheuk-yan. @ituc.bsky.social and trade unions worldwide stand in solidarity with Lee and all those who continue to defend democracy and freedom of association in Hong Kong. Look out for the @amnestyeu.bsky.social petition launch on 10 December.
www.ituc-csi.org/free-lee-che...
www.ituc-csi.org/free-lee-che...
Again, more positive news from Reeves on the minimum wage, before the budget. Is she saving all the bad news for tomorrow? Who is advising her? The Fckg daily mail?
What is Reeve's strategy, announcing the good news about freezing prescription charges and now rail fares just before the budget? 🤔 www.gov.uk/government/n...
First rail freeze in 30 years to ease the cost of living
Rail fares frozen for the first time in 30 years in historic intervention to deliver real savings for millions of commuters.
www.gov.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Again, more positive news from Reeves on the minimum wage, before the budget. Is she saving all the bad news for tomorrow? Who is advising her? The Fckg daily mail?
🚨 @ec.europa.eu registers European Citizens' Initiative demanding the full suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement in view of Israel's violations of human rights'. Distribute widely to obtain the million signatures required asap ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Commission registers European Citizens\' Initiative on the EU-Israel Association Agreement
Today, the European Commission has registered the European Citizens\' Initiative (ECI) entitled ‘Demand the full suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement in view of Israel\'s violations of hu...
ec.europa.eu
November 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
🚨 @ec.europa.eu registers European Citizens' Initiative demanding the full suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement in view of Israel's violations of human rights'. Distribute widely to obtain the million signatures required asap ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
@ec.europa.eu registers European Citizen's Initiative on passport design. Proposal needs 1 million signatures before it's even considered. But look. It's BLUE! (UK's is black by the way) ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
November 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
@ec.europa.eu registers European Citizen's Initiative on passport design. Proposal needs 1 million signatures before it's even considered. But look. It's BLUE! (UK's is black by the way) ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
🚨More deregulation on its way as Social Affairs @consilium.europa.eu to discuss simplification, implementation and enforcement in the employment and social fields on 1 December on the basis of this Presidency 'steering note'. data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...
data.consilium.europa.eu
November 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🚨More deregulation on its way as Social Affairs @consilium.europa.eu to discuss simplification, implementation and enforcement in the employment and social fields on 1 December on the basis of this Presidency 'steering note'. data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...
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"We are deeply concerned about the Israeli parliament passing this controversial bill, as it would be a serious blow to #mediafreedom, and a direct attack on the public’s right to know.” - @ifjglobal.bsky.social General Secretary Antony Bellanger.
Israel: Government seeks to ban foreign media outlets permanently if deemed “a security threat”
New bill raises concerns for media freedom
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November 25, 2025 at 10:52 AM
"We are deeply concerned about the Israeli parliament passing this controversial bill, as it would be a serious blow to #mediafreedom, and a direct attack on the public’s right to know.” - @ifjglobal.bsky.social General Secretary Antony Bellanger.
Europe must abandon appeasement and confront Trump’s hostile America. @guillaumeduval.bsky.social is right. Trump has reneged on the Turnberry deal which @marossefcovic.bsky.social & @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu said linked the defence of Ukraine to trade concessions www.socialeurope.eu/europe-must-...
Europe Must Abandon Appeasement and Confront Trump's Hostile America
The failure of European leaders' strategy of accommodation proves that Trump's United States has become an adversary, not an ally, demanding a fundamental shift in EU policy.
www.socialeurope.eu
November 25, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Europe must abandon appeasement and confront Trump’s hostile America. @guillaumeduval.bsky.social is right. Trump has reneged on the Turnberry deal which @marossefcovic.bsky.social & @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu said linked the defence of Ukraine to trade concessions www.socialeurope.eu/europe-must-...
Everyone will now edit this (self-evident) truth into this excellent contribution. #TrumpCorrupt
Here's the transcript. When I say ‘we had a convicted reality star’, you can add ‘who now rules as the most openly corrupt president in American history’ in your head.
downloads.bbc.co.uk/radio4/reith...
downloads.bbc.co.uk/radio4/reith...
November 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Everyone will now edit this (self-evident) truth into this excellent contribution. #TrumpCorrupt
@eesc.bsky.social calls for a strengthening European values in candidate countries by supporting the public service sector and empowering social partners and civil society organisations. Key points👇
www.eesc.europa.eu/en/our-work/...
www.eesc.europa.eu/en/our-work/...
November 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
@eesc.bsky.social calls for a strengthening European values in candidate countries by supporting the public service sector and empowering social partners and civil society organisations. Key points👇
www.eesc.europa.eu/en/our-work/...
www.eesc.europa.eu/en/our-work/...
RIP Jimmy www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrHx...
Jimmy Cliff - I Can See Clearly Now
YouTube video by JimmyCliffVEVO
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November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
RIP Jimmy www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrHx...
Massive following for national 3-day strike in Belgium against government austerity policies www.lesoir.be/712724/artic...
Premier jour de grève nationale : le point sur les perturbations secteur par secteur
Trains supprimés, vols annulés, crèches fermées : la Belgique connaît à partir de lundi trois jours de grève contre les réformes socio-économiques du gouvernement De Wever. On fait le point sur les pe...
www.lesoir.be
November 24, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Massive following for national 3-day strike in Belgium against government austerity policies www.lesoir.be/712724/artic...
Baltic Sea Trade Union Network meet today to discuss security in the region. Geopolitical tensions, war in Europe, climate crises and hybrid threats remind us that security and preparedness are not optional, but a shared responsibility, says @anttipalola.bsky.social Chairman of @sttk.fi
STTK isännöi BASTUN-verkoston kokousta. Teema: ammattiliittojen merkitys kriisitilanteissa
– Turvallisuus ja varautuminen tarkoittavat ihmisten suojelemista ja demokraattisten arvojen turvaamista. Tässä ammattiliitoilla on keskeinen rooli. @anttipalola.bsky.social sanoo
www.sttk.fi/2025/11/24/b...
– Turvallisuus ja varautuminen tarkoittavat ihmisten suojelemista ja demokraattisten arvojen turvaamista. Tässä ammattiliitoilla on keskeinen rooli. @anttipalola.bsky.social sanoo
www.sttk.fi/2025/11/24/b...
BASTUN-kokous STTK:ssa: ammattiliitoilla keskeinen rooli kriisien aikana - STTK
Taloudelliset ja yhteiskunnalliset jännitteet ovat nostaneet sosiaalisen, demokraattisen ja puolustuksellisen turvallisuuden myös ay-liikkeen agendan kärkeen.
www.sttk.fi
November 24, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Baltic Sea Trade Union Network meet today to discuss security in the region. Geopolitical tensions, war in Europe, climate crises and hybrid threats remind us that security and preparedness are not optional, but a shared responsibility, says @anttipalola.bsky.social Chairman of @sttk.fi
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24-11-1955 USA: AFL and CIO merge to form AFL-CIO.
November 24, 2025 at 10:07 AM
24-11-1955 USA: AFL and CIO merge to form AFL-CIO.
‘Reset’ with the EU looks more like ‘upset’ as Brexit damage mounts: William Keegan @theobserveruk.bsky.social observer.co.uk/news/busines...
‘Reset’ with the EU looks more like ‘upset’ as Brexit damage mounts | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
‘Reset’ with the EU looks more like ‘upset’ as Brexit damage mounts: William Keegan @theobserveruk.bsky.social observer.co.uk/news/busines...
@donald-tusk.bsky.social : "Before we start our work". I don't think the others have gone as far in public, but that is a NO. cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thu...
November 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
@donald-tusk.bsky.social : "Before we start our work". I don't think the others have gone as far in public, but that is a NO. cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thu...
Excellent briefing on the minimum wage @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social decision by Torsten Muller @etui.bsky.social and Thorsten Schulten @wsiinstitut.bsky.social @socialeurope.bsky.social www.socialeurope.eu/after-landma...
After Landmark EU Court Judgement: The EU Minimum Wages Directive Is Alive and Kicking
The landmark ruling validates the directive's approach to adequate wages and collective bargaining, dealing only minor setbacks to its implementation across Europe.
www.socialeurope.eu
November 23, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Excellent briefing on the minimum wage @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social decision by Torsten Muller @etui.bsky.social and Thorsten Schulten @wsiinstitut.bsky.social @socialeurope.bsky.social www.socialeurope.eu/after-landma...
What is Reeve's strategy, announcing the good news about freezing prescription charges and now rail fares just before the budget? 🤔 www.gov.uk/government/n...
First rail freeze in 30 years to ease the cost of living
Rail fares frozen for the first time in 30 years in historic intervention to deliver real savings for millions of commuters.
www.gov.uk
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
What is Reeve's strategy, announcing the good news about freezing prescription charges and now rail fares just before the budget? 🤔 www.gov.uk/government/n...
@ledbydonkeys.org reminding us of the Covid Memorial Wall story www.theguardian.com/world/2021/j...
Wall of love: the incredible story behind the national Covid memorial
How bereaved campaigners, with help from the activists Led By Donkeys, produced a powerful tribute to the UK’s pandemic victims
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
@ledbydonkeys.org reminding us of the Covid Memorial Wall story www.theguardian.com/world/2021/j...
Leaders’ statement on Ukraine: 'We reiterate that the implementation of elements relating to the European Union and relating to NATO would need the consent of EU and NATO members respectively'. Everything to do with Europe's security relates to the EU and NATO www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
Leaders’ statement on Ukraine
Leaders met to discuss Ukraine in the margins of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, on 22 November 2025.
www.consilium.europa.eu
November 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Leaders’ statement on Ukraine: 'We reiterate that the implementation of elements relating to the European Union and relating to NATO would need the consent of EU and NATO members respectively'. Everything to do with Europe's security relates to the EU and NATO www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...