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TUC Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social · 22h

🗓️ Join our upcoming Mental Health & Wellbeing event: www.tuc.org.uk/events/wales...
📗 Read the TUC Mental Health & the Workplace Guide: www.tuc.org.uk/resource/men...
💪 Sign up to our Organising on Stress course: www.tuc.org.uk/WalesCourses

TUC Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social · 22h

🧠 Mae eich iechyd meddwl yn bwysig.

It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay. Here’s your prompt to take a breath, be kind to your mind and check in with the person next to you.

💚 We're here to support you with mental health events, resources and training.

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TUC Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social · 1d

Hear from the Covid Inquiry as evidence is taken on schools and young people: covid19.public-inquiry.uk#broadcastSta...

#CovidInquiry #covid #teachers #education #schools #cymru #wales

What is the UK Covid-19 Inquiry? - UK Covid-19 Inquiry

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has been set up to examine the UK’s response to and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and learn lessons for the future. The Inquiry’s work is guided by its Terms of Reference.

covid19.public-inquiry.uk

TUC Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social · 1d

“It was a horrible, horrible time – because you felt powerless.”

Angharad is a Teaching Assistant and worked throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hear Angharad’s first-hand account of the risks to life taken by school staff, as the @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social now takes evidence on schools.

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TUC Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social · 2d

Dydy aflonyddu rhywiol yn y gwaith byth yn fater tynnu coes - mae'n fater difrifol.

Rydyn ni am i Gymru fod yn lle diogel i bob un ohonom fyw a gweithio ynddo. Rydyn ni'n sefyll dros ddim goddefgarwch. Rydyn ni yma i chi.

#FeWnawnNiDyGefnogiDi

TUC Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social · 2d

Sexual harassment at work is never ‘banter’ – it’s serious.

We want Wales to be a safe place for us all to live and work. We stand for zero tolerance. We’re here for you.

#WeWillSupportYou

Learn more via our bio.

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TUC Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social · 3d

The Covid Inquiry is now taking evidence on schools and young people. Hear from the inquiry here: covid19.public-inquiry.uk#broadcastSta...

@ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social

#CovidInquiry #covid #teachers #education #schools #wales #cymru #covıd19

What is the UK Covid-19 Inquiry? - UK Covid-19 Inquiry

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has been set up to examine the UK’s response to and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and learn lessons for the future. The Inquiry’s work is guided by its Terms of Reference.

covid19.public-inquiry.uk

TUC Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social · 3d

“Every single colleague of mine who worked in schools during that time put the pupils before themselves.”

Teachers like Angela risked their lives while they worked through the Covid-19 pandemic, when protecting education workers and young people in schools should have been a UK-wide priority.

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TUC Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social · 8d

Solidarity with workers on strike at #Ofgem ✊

The picket line in Cardiff stands strong, and we stand with you.

@pcsunion.bsky.social @pcscymru.bsky.social
#PCSonStrike #solidarity

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Trades Union Congress @tuc.org.uk · 15d

Amazon workers' weekly wage = 1 pebble

Jeff Bezos net worth = THE ENTIRE BEACH

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TUC Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social · 15d

@northwalespolice.bsky.social @unison.org.uk

Find out more about the Dying To Work Charter here: www.tuc.org.uk/wales/dying-work-campaign

See if your workplace has signed up to the Charter by visiting: www.dyingtowork.co.uk

The Dying to Work Campaign

Many workers get seriously ill at some time in their lives. They may need time off, sometimes for months, to get treatment or to get well.

www.tuc.org.uk

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TUC Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social · 15d

NEW: North Wales Police signs TUC Cymru's #DyingToWork Charter.

After a terminal diagnosis, a worker and their loved ones can face huge emotional stress and possible financial concerns.

The Charter assists workers by setting out how an employee should be supported following a terminal diagnosis.

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TUC Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social · 17d

Join us to continue this essential conversation at Next Steps for Rebuilding Unity, our upcoming webinar series: www.tuc.org.uk/events/wales...

Next steps for Rebuilding Unity: TUC Cymru webinars

Concerned with the growing divide at work and in our society? TUC Cymru has organised a series of webinars to give you the tools to handle divisive talk and bring people back together.

www.tuc.org.uk

TUC Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social · 17d

Diolch i bawb a ymunodd â ni yn #RebuildingUnity heddiw ✊️

We met today in Swansea to organise for hope in a time of division. There is so much more that we share than that separates us.

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TUC Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social · 22d

Union learning is less scary than you think! 🌩️

Be brave and get signed up for a WULF course today.

#AdultLearnersWeek #WULF #WalesUnionLearningFund

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TUC Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social · 24d

Course descriptions and sign up details here: www.tuc.org.uk/WalesCourses

Courses for trade union reps in Wales

2024 - 2025 courses for reps timetable is now available. Whether you're an experienced rep who wants to update your knowledge and skills or are you considering becoming a rep for the first time we hav...

www.tuc.org.uk

TUC Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social · 24d

Cymerwch ran! 📝

Get yourself signed up to our Autumn courses this #AdultLearnersWeek. You can join us for:

🧠 Organising on Stress - 30.09
🛑 Preventing Sexual Harassment - 01.10
✊ Tackling the Far-Right - 08.10
🌲 Environmental Awareness for Reps - 14.10

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TUC Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social · Sep 3

🔗 Register to join us: www.tuc.org.uk/events/wales...

Join our TUC Cymru Women’s Activist Development Programme

Would you like to get more involved in your union? Join our course aimed at building confidence, understanding union structures and growing your power in our movement. Register today for our online in...

www.tuc.org.uk

TUC Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social · Sep 3

Cyfle cyffrous i undebwyr llafur!

✊ Want to learn more about our Women's Activist Development Programme? Sign up for our course information session.

Join us to hear more about our programme content, training and opportunities for you.

🖥️ 24.09 | 18:00 | Online

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Trades Union Congress @tuc.org.uk · Sep 1

This is what you're supposed to do.

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TUC Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social · Aug 27

📰 Get the full story: www.tuc.org.uk/news/wales/t...

TUC Cymru sees golden opportunity for a “step change” in UK approach to AI as majority of Welsh public are concerned over jobs

www.tuc.org.uk

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TUC Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social · Aug 27

🚨 BREAKING: @shavtaj.bsky.social says time for a “step change” as workers in Wales share fears of job losses to AI.

🔺 60% of Welsh public concerned about AI and new technology impacting their job.
🔺 50% want workers and unions to have equal say with business on the future of AI in the UK.

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TUC Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social · Aug 26

Ymunwch â ni!

Our next Union Learning Reps network is all about #AdultLearnersWeek. Join us 10 Sept to meet with ULRs in Wales and look ahead to support and celebrate #AdultLearners through union learning.

🖥️ Online
📅 10.09.25
⌚️ 10:00 – 12:00
🔗 Link in bio

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Trades Union Congress @tuc.org.uk · Aug 19

Reform Mayor Andrea Jenkyns doesn't like workers having more rights.

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · Aug 12

PCS members working for the energy regulator Ofgem are set to strike on 26, 27 and 28 August over pay, jobs and working conditions.
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

Graphic reads "Ofgem members to strike" and shows figures with placards

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