BWTUC
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Battersea & Wandsworth Trades Union Council (est 1894) is S W London arm of the 200m strong global union movement. Meets 7pm 2nd Monday of month
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Wandsworth trade unions which represent over 25,000 local working people. See local historian Shaun Creighton & our archives & learn about the trade union giants who shaped our working world & society.
www.bwtuc.org.uk
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RMT puts Network Rail pay offer to referendum
Rail union RMT, has put the latest pay offer of 3.8 per cent from Network Rail out to referendum of its members working in maintenance and operations on the railway with a recommendation to accept.
rmtunion.org/4ss050Q
Rail union RMT, has put the latest pay offer of 3.8 per cent from Network Rail out to referendum of its members working in maintenance and operations on the railway with a recommendation to accept.
rmtunion.org/4ss050Q
RMT puts Network Rail pay offer to referendum
Rail union RMT, has put the latest pay offer from Network Rail out to referendum of its members working in maintenance and operations on the railway.
rmtunion.org
January 7, 2026 at 3:29 PM
RMT puts Network Rail pay offer to referendum
Rail union RMT, has put the latest pay offer of 3.8 per cent from Network Rail out to referendum of its members working in maintenance and operations on the railway with a recommendation to accept.
rmtunion.org/4ss050Q
Rail union RMT, has put the latest pay offer of 3.8 per cent from Network Rail out to referendum of its members working in maintenance and operations on the railway with a recommendation to accept.
rmtunion.org/4ss050Q
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Over 32,000 jobs were lost last year due to retail closures. We need urgent action to #SaveOurShops.
📈 Fundamental reform of business rates
👮 Action on retail crime
💡 Investment in skills for retail workers
📈 Fundamental reform of business rates
👮 Action on retail crime
💡 Investment in skills for retail workers
January 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Over 32,000 jobs were lost last year due to retail closures. We need urgent action to #SaveOurShops.
📈 Fundamental reform of business rates
👮 Action on retail crime
💡 Investment in skills for retail workers
📈 Fundamental reform of business rates
👮 Action on retail crime
💡 Investment in skills for retail workers
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Tetrosyl Strike – 30 January: Company’s failure to engage forces Usdaw to call another day of action in a ‘fire and rehire’ dispute www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
USDAW - Tetrosyl Strike – 30 January
www.usdaw.org.uk
January 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Tetrosyl Strike – 30 January: Company’s failure to engage forces Usdaw to call another day of action in a ‘fire and rehire’ dispute www.usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/...
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#Battersea is home to hundreds of local hospitality businesses, including many brilliant pubs.
Many of them fear the combined impact of relief reductions & rateable valuation revaluations on their ability to serve our economy & community.
I've written to the Chancellor to urge her to look again.
Many of them fear the combined impact of relief reductions & rateable valuation revaluations on their ability to serve our economy & community.
I've written to the Chancellor to urge her to look again.
January 8, 2026 at 1:25 PM
#Battersea is home to hundreds of local hospitality businesses, including many brilliant pubs.
Many of them fear the combined impact of relief reductions & rateable valuation revaluations on their ability to serve our economy & community.
I've written to the Chancellor to urge her to look again.
Many of them fear the combined impact of relief reductions & rateable valuation revaluations on their ability to serve our economy & community.
I've written to the Chancellor to urge her to look again.
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RMT lambasts TfL for failing to insource cleaners
Tube union RMT, has lambasted TfL for awarding a 5-year cleaning contract to Mitie instead of taking outsourced workers in-house.
rmtunion.org/4jyrlqn
Tube union RMT, has lambasted TfL for awarding a 5-year cleaning contract to Mitie instead of taking outsourced workers in-house.
rmtunion.org/4jyrlqn
RMT lambasts TfL for failing to insource cleaners
Tube union RMT has lambasted TfL for awarding a 5 year cleaning contract to Mitie instead of taking outsourced workers in-house.
rmtunion.org
January 8, 2026 at 2:49 PM
RMT lambasts TfL for failing to insource cleaners
Tube union RMT, has lambasted TfL for awarding a 5-year cleaning contract to Mitie instead of taking outsourced workers in-house.
rmtunion.org/4jyrlqn
Tube union RMT, has lambasted TfL for awarding a 5-year cleaning contract to Mitie instead of taking outsourced workers in-house.
rmtunion.org/4jyrlqn
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Visit our website for advice, resources and to contribute to our Safe Journeys survey (🔗 in bio)
January 8, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Visit our website for advice, resources and to contribute to our Safe Journeys survey (🔗 in bio)
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Usdaw Area Organiser Michelle Byrne spoke on BBC Radio Manchester on Friday, calling out Tetrosyl's shameful attack on its own workers 🗣️
We’re asking the company to stop the appalling fire and rehire and get round the table to talk to us!
We’re asking the company to stop the appalling fire and rehire and get round the table to talk to us!
January 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Usdaw Area Organiser Michelle Byrne spoke on BBC Radio Manchester on Friday, calling out Tetrosyl's shameful attack on its own workers 🗣️
We’re asking the company to stop the appalling fire and rehire and get round the table to talk to us!
We’re asking the company to stop the appalling fire and rehire and get round the table to talk to us!
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Check before you travel: wintry weather and ##Storm Goretti to affect services across England, ##Scotland and ##Wales until Friday 9 January
National Rail Disruptions
Check before you travel: wintry weather and #Storm Goretti to affect services across England, #Scotland and #Wales until Friday 9 January
www.nationalrail.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Check before you travel: wintry weather and ##Storm Goretti to affect services across England, ##Scotland and ##Wales until Friday 9 January
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🌱 Join us for the official launch of UNISON’s Year of Green Activity!
📅 : Tuesday 13 January, 12.30-1.30pm
📍 Online
Find out what’s happening throughout the year and how you can take part 💚
✅ Free to attend. Register now ⬇️
unsn.uk/4aP03tM
📅 : Tuesday 13 January, 12.30-1.30pm
📍 Online
Find out what’s happening throughout the year and how you can take part 💚
✅ Free to attend. Register now ⬇️
unsn.uk/4aP03tM
January 7, 2026 at 11:09 AM
🌱 Join us for the official launch of UNISON’s Year of Green Activity!
📅 : Tuesday 13 January, 12.30-1.30pm
📍 Online
Find out what’s happening throughout the year and how you can take part 💚
✅ Free to attend. Register now ⬇️
unsn.uk/4aP03tM
📅 : Tuesday 13 January, 12.30-1.30pm
📍 Online
Find out what’s happening throughout the year and how you can take part 💚
✅ Free to attend. Register now ⬇️
unsn.uk/4aP03tM
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Human or CCTV?
With at least two assaults a day taking place on Chiltern Railways services, here's why having a trained guard onboard your train is far better than a grainy image of your assailant.
#NoToDOO
With at least two assaults a day taking place on Chiltern Railways services, here's why having a trained guard onboard your train is far better than a grainy image of your assailant.
#NoToDOO
January 7, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Human or CCTV?
With at least two assaults a day taking place on Chiltern Railways services, here's why having a trained guard onboard your train is far better than a grainy image of your assailant.
#NoToDOO
With at least two assaults a day taking place on Chiltern Railways services, here's why having a trained guard onboard your train is far better than a grainy image of your assailant.
#NoToDOO
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First the wrong wheels, now missing airbags. East of England Ambulance Service Trust must get a grip on ambulance purchasing. 🚑
Costly mistakes like this take urgently-needed resources away from frontline response.
www.gmblondon.org.uk/news/east-of...
Costly mistakes like this take urgently-needed resources away from frontline response.
www.gmblondon.org.uk/news/east-of...
East of England Ambulance Service accused of ‘expensive and dangerous mistake’ over ambulances without enough airbags
www.gmblondon.org.uk
January 7, 2026 at 2:18 PM
First the wrong wheels, now missing airbags. East of England Ambulance Service Trust must get a grip on ambulance purchasing. 🚑
Costly mistakes like this take urgently-needed resources away from frontline response.
www.gmblondon.org.uk/news/east-of...
Costly mistakes like this take urgently-needed resources away from frontline response.
www.gmblondon.org.uk/news/east-of...
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🥶 It's a cold one this morning. Hands up who had to scrape the car before work?
Thinking of all those out working today to keep us, and our communities, safe and warm, whatever the weather! ❄️
📸 Photo: Rotherham health branch
Thinking of all those out working today to keep us, and our communities, safe and warm, whatever the weather! ❄️
📸 Photo: Rotherham health branch
January 6, 2026 at 8:45 AM
🥶 It's a cold one this morning. Hands up who had to scrape the car before work?
Thinking of all those out working today to keep us, and our communities, safe and warm, whatever the weather! ❄️
📸 Photo: Rotherham health branch
Thinking of all those out working today to keep us, and our communities, safe and warm, whatever the weather! ❄️
📸 Photo: Rotherham health branch
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⏳ 2026 marks the fifth year of UNISON's #LocalServiceChampions Awards. There’s still time to get involved and nominate your Local Government Champion to give them the recognition they deserve. Deadline is 23 January 👉 unsn.uk/3rwoeVj
#LocalGovernment
#LocalGovernment
January 6, 2026 at 10:18 AM
⏳ 2026 marks the fifth year of UNISON's #LocalServiceChampions Awards. There’s still time to get involved and nominate your Local Government Champion to give them the recognition they deserve. Deadline is 23 January 👉 unsn.uk/3rwoeVj
#LocalGovernment
#LocalGovernment
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Thames Water was fined a record £123m in 2025.
"We can all see that the privatisation of water has been a disaster. We need to stop to companies like Thames Water treating workers & communities with contempt" @unitesharon.bsky.social
*data Guardian 3/12/25
"We can all see that the privatisation of water has been a disaster. We need to stop to companies like Thames Water treating workers & communities with contempt" @unitesharon.bsky.social
*data Guardian 3/12/25
January 2, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Thames Water was fined a record £123m in 2025.
"We can all see that the privatisation of water has been a disaster. We need to stop to companies like Thames Water treating workers & communities with contempt" @unitesharon.bsky.social
*data Guardian 3/12/25
"We can all see that the privatisation of water has been a disaster. We need to stop to companies like Thames Water treating workers & communities with contempt" @unitesharon.bsky.social
*data Guardian 3/12/25
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Standing up for passengers and defending safety-critical rail workers
📸 RMT #NoToDOO protest at Marylebone station this morning campaigning against plans for Driver Only Operation on East West Rail
📸 RMT #NoToDOO protest at Marylebone station this morning campaigning against plans for Driver Only Operation on East West Rail
January 5, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Standing up for passengers and defending safety-critical rail workers
📸 RMT #NoToDOO protest at Marylebone station this morning campaigning against plans for Driver Only Operation on East West Rail
📸 RMT #NoToDOO protest at Marylebone station this morning campaigning against plans for Driver Only Operation on East West Rail
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We won’t be silent on safety.
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey explains why it's vital that passengers have a second safety-critical trained member of staff onboard their train from our demonstration at Marylebone today against plans for DOO on the new East West Railway.
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey explains why it's vital that passengers have a second safety-critical trained member of staff onboard their train from our demonstration at Marylebone today against plans for DOO on the new East West Railway.
January 5, 2026 at 1:48 PM
We won’t be silent on safety.
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey explains why it's vital that passengers have a second safety-critical trained member of staff onboard their train from our demonstration at Marylebone today against plans for DOO on the new East West Railway.
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey explains why it's vital that passengers have a second safety-critical trained member of staff onboard their train from our demonstration at Marylebone today against plans for DOO on the new East West Railway.
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RMT warns P&O Ferries investigation delay undermining confidence in company law
rmtunion.org/4qJ92Bm
rmtunion.org/4qJ92Bm
RMT warns P&O Ferries investigation delay undermining confidence in company law
Seafarers union RMT, hit out at the Insolvency Service’s delayed civil investigation into P&O Ferries, which is eroding confidence in the law and allowing senior figures involved in the 2022 scandal t...
rmtunion.org
January 6, 2026 at 10:32 AM
RMT warns P&O Ferries investigation delay undermining confidence in company law
rmtunion.org/4qJ92Bm
rmtunion.org/4qJ92Bm
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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
May this year bring new opportunities, growth, and shared successes. 👏
Together, we look forward to building a stronger, united, and thriving future! 💪🌟
#HappyNewYear #GFTU
December 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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
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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🍾 Happy New Year #Battersea!
We’ve achieved a lot together in 2025 but I know there’s still so much more to do.
Here’s to a fantastic 2026, where we will continue to make Battersea the best place to live, work and visit
We’ve achieved a lot together in 2025 but I know there’s still so much more to do.
Here’s to a fantastic 2026, where we will continue to make Battersea the best place to live, work and visit
December 31, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🍾 Happy New Year #Battersea!
We’ve achieved a lot together in 2025 but I know there’s still so much more to do.
Here’s to a fantastic 2026, where we will continue to make Battersea the best place to live, work and visit
We’ve achieved a lot together in 2025 but I know there’s still so much more to do.
Here’s to a fantastic 2026, where we will continue to make Battersea the best place to live, work and visit
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👋 Welcome to all the tens of thousands of members who joined Unite in 2025. And congratulations to all those who won new union rights over the last 12 months!
Together we are strong ✊
#Solidarity
Together we are strong ✊
#Solidarity
December 31, 2025 at 11:31 AM
👋 Welcome to all the tens of thousands of members who joined Unite in 2025. And congratulations to all those who won new union rights over the last 12 months!
Together we are strong ✊
#Solidarity
Together we are strong ✊
#Solidarity
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Your UNISON Wrapped 2025 📊💜
Thank you to all our members, activists, branches and staff for a fantastic year. Here's to a successful 2026.
Thank you to all our members, activists, branches and staff for a fantastic year. Here's to a successful 2026.
December 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Your UNISON Wrapped 2025 📊💜
Thank you to all our members, activists, branches and staff for a fantastic year. Here's to a successful 2026.
Thank you to all our members, activists, branches and staff for a fantastic year. Here's to a successful 2026.
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December 31, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Whatever this year brings, solidarity still works.
Decent pay. Safer work. A voice that counts.
In an uncertain world, it’s good to know someone has your back.
Join RMT.
https://rmtunion.org/join
Decent pay. Safer work. A voice that counts.
In an uncertain world, it’s good to know someone has your back.
Join RMT.
https://rmtunion.org/join
January 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Whatever this year brings, solidarity still works.
Decent pay. Safer work. A voice that counts.
In an uncertain world, it’s good to know someone has your back.
Join RMT.
https://rmtunion.org/join
Decent pay. Safer work. A voice that counts.
In an uncertain world, it’s good to know someone has your back.
Join RMT.
https://rmtunion.org/join
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Happy New Year from everyone at GMB London Region! ✨
Thank you so much for your support in 2025. We're looking forward to an even better year ahead.
Thank you so much for your support in 2025. We're looking forward to an even better year ahead.
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Happy New Year from everyone at GMB London Region! ✨
Thank you so much for your support in 2025. We're looking forward to an even better year ahead.
Thank you so much for your support in 2025. We're looking forward to an even better year ahead.
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Our poll of Scottish retail workers showed that 98% want large stores to be closed on New Year's Day.
We're calling on retailers to keep stores closed on New Year's Day going forward and give staff a well-deserved break.
We're calling on retailers to keep stores closed on New Year's Day going forward and give staff a well-deserved break.
January 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Our poll of Scottish retail workers showed that 98% want large stores to be closed on New Year's Day.
We're calling on retailers to keep stores closed on New Year's Day going forward and give staff a well-deserved break.
We're calling on retailers to keep stores closed on New Year's Day going forward and give staff a well-deserved break.