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General Federation of Trade Unions
@gftu.org.uk
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Founded 1899. A federation of trade unions. Delivering trade union education through @gftuet.org.uk. Building solidarity. The home of @strikemap.org #GFTU.

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January 12, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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🚨 We have joined @pscupdates.bsky.social to oppose the government’s latest proposal to give the police new powers to effectively ban repeat protests.

📢 Defend the right to protest - palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/right-to-pro...

#PSC #GFTU #Solidarity ✊
January 12, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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Our general secretary, @gawainlittle.bsky.social, addressing today’s emergency protest outside Downing Street.

No to Trump’s war on Venezuela 🇻🇪

#InternationalSolidarity is fundamental to the #GFTU.

Well done to all who joined 👏

#HandsOffLatinAmerica
January 10, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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January 10, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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📣Check out the @gftuet.org.uk shop and grab your official merchandise.

Every purchase supports our mission to educate, empower, and strengthen our union community. 💪📚

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#MerchoftheMonth #MOTM #GFTU #GFTUET
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January 9, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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✊ Work for a union that puts members first.

Become a Strategic National Organiser with @hcsa-com.bsky.social to support organising, representation and strategic development across the union.

👉 Learn more & apply today: https://gftu.org.uk/jobs/

#GFTU #HCSA #JobOpportunity
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January 7, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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Falling union membership = rising income for the top 1%. Weak worker power lets the richest extract more and block organising.

📺 Watch Dr. Thereza Balliester Reis below 👇

🔴 Political Economy for Beginners: https://gftuet.org.uk/courses/political-economy-for-beginners

#GFTU #Political #Economy
January 6, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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January 5, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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BREAKING 🚨| #GFTU statement in solidarity with #Venezuela 🇻🇪.

Join the emergency online rally, tomorrow 6pm.

Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/emergency-...

#GFTU #InternationalSolidarity #Solidarity
General federation of trade unions, gftu.org.uk. GFTU logo. Text reads: GFTU Statement in solidarity with Venezuela. General federation of trade unions, gftu.org.uk. Text reads: The US has launched an unprovoked and illegal attack on Venezuela with the bombing of the capital Caracas and the alleged kidnap of the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his family. This is an act of war that puts the lives of millions of people at risk — and should be condemned by anyone who believes in sovereignty and international law. We totally condemn this illegal attack on a sovereign nation. As with the war on Iraq, this is a brazen attempt to secure control over Venezuelan natural resources. Trump's call for regime change is about control of Venezuela’s oil - the largest reserves in the world. General federation of trade unions, gftu.org.uk. Text reads: In the face of this imperialist aggression by the US, we must mobilise in active solidarity with the Venezuelan people and call on the British government to condemn the actions of the US. The international community must stand in solidarity with the Venezuelan people and must react without delay via the UN to this scandalous aggression, which is aggravating an already tense international situation. The General Federation of Trade Unions reaffirms its commitment to democracy, the right of people to self-determination, peace and the protections provided by international law. It affirms its solidarity with the Venezuelan people. Venezuela has a right to defend itself and to determine its own future!
January 3, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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🚩 Strategic National Officer @hcsa-com.bsky.social | Deadline: 21 Jan

Work collaboratively, support reps, analyse membership data & help shape organising priorities at a national level.

👀 Looking for your next step in trade union work? Take a look - https://gftu.org.uk/jobs/

#GFTU #HCSA
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January 2, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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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
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December 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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We thrive when our voices come together 💪

Our newsletter is a space to share stories, celebrate wins, and support one another across the movement.

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December 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Thank you to every worker, activist and supporter who’s kept #Solidarity🤝, #Unity 🌍& #Education 📚 alive this year.

Wishing you rest, joy and a hopeful and united year ahead. ✊❤

#GFTU #MerryChristmas
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December 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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December 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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✊ We continue to stand in #Solidarity with Prisoners for Palestine.

We support those detained for advocating Palestinian liberation and call for justice, human rights, and freedom of expression.

📢 Find out how you can back the campaign today - https://prisonersforpalestine.org/support/

#GFTU
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December 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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December 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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December 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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📣 Job opportunity with our affiliate @hcsa-com.bsky.social

Strategic National Officer needed to help shape organising strategy, support membership development and work closely with officers and reps across the union.

📌 Apply by 21 Jan: https://gftu.org.uk/jobs/

#GFTU #HCSA #Job #TradeUnionJob
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December 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Ezgi B. Unsal shows how profit-driven housing pushes out tenants and fuels a crisis where luxury flats rise while affordable homes disappear.

🎯 Register for Political Economy for Beginners today - https://gftuet.org.uk/courses/political-economy-for-beginners

#GFTU
December 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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8 prisoners on hunger strike for #Palestine #Solidarity have been denied contact with family & lawyers. They demand fair trials, bail, end to censorship & government action on arms.

The government remains silent, hold them to account today - https://prisonersforpalestine.org/support/

#GFTU ✊
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December 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Our GS, @gawainlittle.bsky.social , has just sent the below congratulations letter to Andrea Egan on her election as
@unison.org.uk general secretary.

Read the letter in full below 👇

#GFTU #UNISON
text reads: 17/12/2025 Dear Andrea I am writing to you to offer congratulations on your election as General Secretary of UNISON on behalf of the General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU). We agree the public sector workers are on the frontlines of chronic underfunding, low pay and outsourcing, and we look forward to working with you and UNISON to address these issues together. If you need anything from the GFTU, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. Good luck and congratulations again. In solidarity Gawain Little General Secretary General Federation of Trade
December 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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December 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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80+ organisations are backing @togetheralliance.bsky.social because #Unity is our strength.

We’re mobilising for a major national demo in London next March.
Join us at this powerful display of #Solidarity 👇

✊ Add your name to the statement - https://www.togetheralliance.org.uk/statement

#GFTU
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December 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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✊ Happy National #PostalWorkersDay to our affiliate @cwunews.bsky.social and their members.

Behind every letter and package is a hardworking postal worker. Thank you for keeping us connected. 🙏

#Solidarity #GFTU #CWU
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December 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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🔥 Show your #Solidarity, loud and proud!

Every item you grab from our collection helps power the fight for the future of our movement. 100% of proceeds go back to supporting the @gftuet.org.uk.

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#MerchoftheMonth #MOTM #GFTU #GFTUET
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December 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM