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GFTU Educational Trust @gftuet.org.uk · 14d

🚨 Our education programme is built for the whole trade union movement.

🔥 Re-energise your passion.
✊ Stand taller. Speak louder. Fight smarter.

This isn’t just education, it’s empowerment.

Together, we shape the future of our movement - gftuet.org.uk/education

#GFTUET

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Sarah Woolley @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social · Jun 3

Nick Mead speaking on behalf of the Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union - BFAWU to second emergency motion 4!
#BFAWU
#TUCDisabledWorkers

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Ben Selby @fbu-ags.bsky.social · Jun 3

I’m immensely proud of their leadership and commitment, especially as they move our motion; ‘Proving’ Disability & Resonable Adjustment Support in challenging delays or refusals.

Ben Selby @fbu-ags.bsky.social · Jun 3

Today, at the @tuc.org.uk Disabled Workers Conference, the FBU delegation took their seats for the first ever time.

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Ben Selby @fbu-ags.bsky.social · Jun 3

During this time and with the excellent support of the newly formed DND forum and Charlie Batchelor we have produced guidance to officials and have began to organise DND workers across the fire and rescue sector.

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Ben Selby @fbu-ags.bsky.social · Jun 3

Since taking up office in 2023 as the Assistant General Secretary, I’ve had a great privilege to lead on, and develop the @fbunational.bsky.social support to our Disabled and Neurodivergent (DND) members.

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Ben Selby @fbu-ags.bsky.social · Jun 2

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Leeds Rhinos @leedsrhinos.bsky.social · May 31

The Rhinos secure the two points after a nail biting second half that takes Leeds back to third in the Betfred Super League table
FULL TIME
Rhinos 22 - 18 Trinity
🤝 In partnership #Anchor
#ButtertheFoodButtertheMood

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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · May 20

🚨 The results from the pay ballot are in.

Firefighters and fire control staff have voted to accept the pay offer.

82% voted in favour of accepting on a 59% turnout.

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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · May 21

Highlights from day one of FBU annual conference 2025.

We've had discussions on improving fairness and equality, and strategies on organising to build strength and unity in the union.

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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · May 22

Yesterday, Alex Norris addressed FBU annual conference.

He was the first fire minister to address conference in 17 years.

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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · May 22

Highlights from day two of FBU conference.

Delegates discussed their commitment to working-class solidarity, social justice and anti-racism, with debates on combatting the far right and standing up for migrants' rights.

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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · May 22

FBU annual conference has a message for the government: fund our fire service.

We need urgent investment to keep the public safe. But this year we got another real terms funding cut.

It's time to reverse austerity.

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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · May 22

The solidarity medal is the highest award given by the Fire Brigades Union. It is awarded to recognise or dispense solidarity, or specific acts of exceptional merit.

Today, we awarded the medal to Jim Malone for his dedication to the trade union movement and the cause of freedom for Palestine.

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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · May 22

Today at 18:39, FBU conference took part in a nationwide minute of silence to honur the sacrifice of Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler, who died in the line of duty last week

We also remembered David Chester, who died in the same incident. Our thoughts are with two firefighters who remain in hospital

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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · May 23

60% of fire service workers have reported experiencing mental health problems. To put this into perspective, the red cards represent this shocking statistic.

Delegates at this year's conference discussed the urgent need to improve mental health provision in the fire service.

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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · May 23

A few highlights from the final day of FBU annual conference 2025.

The day opened with a speech from a striking Birmingham bin worker.

Delegates debated health and safety, union elections and governance, the Firefighter 100 Lottery and the Accident and Injury Fund.

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Campaign against Climate Change trade union group @cacctu.bsky.social · May 22

This evening! Fringe meeting on Firefighters and the Climate Emergency at @fbunational.bsky.social conference.

Speakers inc. @fbu-ags.bsky.social
@claraunite.bsky.social

Firefighters and the Climate Emergency
Ben Selby, FBU Assistant General Secretary
Clara Paillard, Unite Grassroots Climate Justice Caucus & CACCTU
Chris Baugh, GMB Branch Chair
(personal capacity) & former Assistant General Secretary of PCS
Andy Warren, London FBU NE Area Organiser
Chair: Kasey LeGall, FBU B&EMM Secretary
Conference fringe meeting Thurs 22 May 6pm

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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · May 16

Two firefighters and one member of the public have been confirmed dead following a fire incident at Bicester, Oxfordshire.

This is terrible news. Our thoughts are with their families, friends and colleagues.

The FBU will be on hand to provide support in the coming days.

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Ben Selby @fbu-ags.bsky.social · May 16

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Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social · May 12

The government's announcement this morning was an insult to those who have made the UK their home.

These migrants are not "strangers", they are our friends, neighbours, and family members.

It is shameful that they are being scapegoated in this way.

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Sarah Owen MP @sarahowen.org.uk · May 12

I am proud of what immigrants like my mum and those across Luton North have given to our country. Many serve in our NHS, open biz, enrich culture/arts & much more.

The best way to avoid becoming an ‘island of strangers’ is investing in communities to thrive - not pitting people against each other.

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Ben Selby @fbu-ags.bsky.social · May 12

Upping the fascist rhetoric will not challenge the Reform Party. Showing working class people (which includes migrants) that you represent their concerns will. Having a strategy to deliver for working people will.

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Ben Selby @fbu-ags.bsky.social · May 12

Prime minister: "becoming an island of strangers".

Every trade unionist worth their salt: “The strangers exist within government; not in the care sector, not in our NHS, not in our communities”.

#KeirStarmer

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Ben Selby @fbu-ags.bsky.social · May 8

This new training college will pave the way in terms of revolutionising how our Firefighters train in Northen Ireland.