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GFTU Educational Trust
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Delivering trade union education for @gftu.org.uk. Growing the trade union leaders of tomorrow. Building a powerful labour movement #GFTUET.

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📸 Enhance your media skills at our #YMDW2026.

Learn how to use media confidently and strategically, from shaping your message to amplifying campaigns and winning public support. 📢

⏰ Time is running out, sign up: https://gftuet.org.uk/courses/young-members-development-weekend

#GFTUET #YoungMembers
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January 14, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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🌟 Support independent trade union education as your new year's resolution.

🔥 Become one of our valued #Friends and help fund learning, leadership, and opportunity for workers and activists across the UK - https://gftuet.org.uk/friends

#GFTUET #TradeUnionEducation #SupportEducation
January 13, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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Most labour law courses explain the law. Ours shows how to use it, alongside organising & strategy, to build worker power. ✊

Delivered w/ Birkbeck UoL & @ieruk.bsky.social.

👉 https://gftuet.org.uk/courses/empowering-workers-a-trade-union-certificate-in-labour-law-and-the-labour-movement

#GFTUET
Promotional banner for a course titled "Empowering Workers: A Trade Union Certificate in Labour Law", running from 19 March to 29 September 2026, delivered by GFTU Educational Trust in partnership with Birkbeck University of London, and Institute of Employment Rights. The background features a muted cityscape.
January 12, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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✊ Support independent trade union education with this month’s pick from our shop.

✨ London Recruits, a powerful read on international #Solidarity and activism:
https://gftuet.org.uk/product/london-recruits

📖 Browse more titles in the shop now.

#BookOfTheMonth #GFTUET #TradeUnionReads
Book cover of 'London Recruits: The Secret War Against Apartheid', edited by Ken Keable with an introduction by Ronnie Kasrils and a foreword by Z. Pallo Jordan. The top half displays a black-and-white photo of apartheid-era signage, and the bottom half features bold text.
January 10, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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💯 Join us for powerful sessions on London Recruits and @cubasolidarity.bsky.social at the #YMDW2026.

🌍 Build real international trade union #Solidarity - https://gftuet.org.uk/courses/young-members-development-weekend

#GFTUET
Promotional graphic for the International Solidarity London Recruits session, featuring a large rusted clenched fist with silhouettes of people standing on top, below logos for GFTU Educational Trust and Young Members' Development Weekend. Logo for the Cuba Solidarity Campaign, featuring a stylized Cuban flag with a star, accompanied by text for a session titled "International Solidarity" at the GFTU Educational Trust Young Members' Development Weekend.
January 9, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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🔥🌍 Burning Planet: Unions in the Fight for Climate

Join our 10th Political International Economy International School session - https://gftuet.org.uk/courses/political-economy-international-school-climate-and-ecological-crisis-and-the-role-of-trade-unions

Tutor info below👇

#GFTUET #Political
Promotional poster for a GFTU Educational Trust event titled "Burning Planet: Unions in the Fight for Climate" on Wednesday 18 March at 6 PM, featuring speakers Max Alji, Ying Chen, and John Bellamy Foster. The background includes various motivational phrases and images of diverse individuals. Promotional graphic featuring Max Aji. Promotional poster for a GFTU Educational Trust course featuring John Bellamy Foster. Promotional poster for a GFTU Educational Trust course featuring Ying Chen,
January 8, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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It's happened AGAIN, 2 courses booked in less than a week!

🗯️Don't miss out on the programme everyone's talking about - gftuet.org.uk/education

Negotiation Skills is now FULL 👊

#GFTUET
January 8, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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📢 It's 2026, trade union education should be accessible to everyone.

Our #EducationFund removes barriers to learning, making sure union members can access high-quality, independent learning, no matter what.

✊ #Education for all - https://gftuet.org.uk/educationfund

#GFTUET
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January 7, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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Learn how to tackle issues, engage members, and turn conversations into collective action at #YMDW2026.

Build practical organising skills, confidence, and workplace power 🔧 - https://gftuet.org.uk/courses/young-members-development-weekend

#GFTUET #YoungMembers
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January 6, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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Represent members effectively, strengthen collective power, and campaign for real change, while deepening your understanding of key workplace rights.

✊ Build confidence. Build power. Build your union -
https://gftuet.org.uk/courses/workplace-reps-stage-2

#GFTUET #Workplace #Reps
January 5, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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Starting 2026 with a bang, our Tackling Sexual Harassment course is FULL 🙌

New year, better you. 💪

Sign up to our education programme - gftuet.org.uk/education

#GFTUET
January 5, 2026 at 10:50 AM
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✨ As we welcome 2026, we send our warmest wishes to all our learners, tutors and supporters.

🔥 May this year be filled with knowledge, growth, and opportunities to learn, connect, and thrive together! 📚💪

#HappyNewYear #GFTUET
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December 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Develop as a strong activist at our #YMDW2026 🏹🎯

Learn how to negotiate with confidence, strategy and impact from those that have first-hand experience 👏 - https://gftuet.org.uk/courses/young-members-development-weekend

#GFTUET #YoungMembers
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December 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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👊 Start the year with fresh insights, updates, and opportunities in our first education bulletin of 2026.

📣 This is your gateway to staying connected and informed - https://gftuet.org.uk/mailing-list

#GFTUET #Education #Bulletin #NewYear
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December 29, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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✊ Thank you to everyone who joined our 25/26 programme and supported independent trade union education. Your dedication strengthens our movement.

🕊 Wishing you a peaceful festive season and an exciting year ahead.

✨🎁 Merry Christmas from the Trust.

#GFTUET #MerryChristmas
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December 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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DAY 12 🎄✨| Trade union education is a catalyst. It transforms lives when people have the opportunity to learn in ways that are inclusive, accessible & rooted in #Solidarity.

👋 See you in the New Year - https://gftuet.org.uk/education

#GFTUET #Giftmas #12DaysofLearning #ChristmasEve
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December 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Christmas Eve Eve is here! 🎁

Still time to join as a #Friend before #Giftmas - https://gftuet.org.uk/giftmas

Send a sustainable digital Christmas card too - https://gftuet.org.uk/product/digital-christmas-card

No need to panic, like some people 👇👀

#GFTUET
December 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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DAY 11 🎄✨| Curiosity never takes a holiday! 🌟

Today, explore something new - every question, every skill, is a gift that lasts a lifetime. 🎁

💡 What will you learn today - https://gftuet.org.uk/education

Share with us in the comments 👇

#GFTUET #Giftmas #12DaysofLearning
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December 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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DAY 10 🎄✨| Our 25/26 programme is making waves within the trade union movement. 🌊

💯 Be part of something spectacular- its only going to get better as we enter the new year - https://gftuet.org.uk/education

#GFTUET #Giftmas #12DaysofLearning #NewYear
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December 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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🎄 Spread some festive cheer when you support us this #Giftmas, and you could win a huge £3,000!

📚 Your support helps fund education that strengthens our movement.

👀 Get your tickets before tomorrow's 8pm draw: https://www.unionlotto.org/support/gftu-educational-trust

#GFTUET #UnionLottoGFTU
December 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Our Activists' Corner continues to deliver 👌

⚒️ Strike Threats with Robert Ovetz | 11 March | 7pm.

🎯 Register here, limited spaces remain: https://gftuet.org.uk/courses/activists-corner-strike-threats

Find out more about Robert below👇

#GFTUET #Activists #Strike
Promotional graphic for a GFTU Educational Trust event titled "Strike Threats" on Wednesday 11 March at 7 PM, featuring speaker Robert Ovetz at Activists' Corner. The image shows a person with long curly hair looking to the side and a background with multiple people holding protest signs for quality education and worker's rights. Promotional poster for a lecture by Robert Ovetz titled 'Meet the Tutor'. Features a photo of Robert Ovetz with a brief biography and details about his work and publications.
December 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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DAY 9 🎄✨| #YMDW2026

Explore the stories, struggles, and achievements of the Durham Miners' Association
and discover how their legacy continues to inspire trade union activism today.

🔥 Step into history, shape the future - https://gftuet.org.uk/courses/young-members-development-weekend

#GFTUET
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December 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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BREAKING NEWS🚨| We are delighted to announce that @unison.org.uk's Hertfordshire branch has joined the @gftu.org.uk #EducationFund.

Get access to our programme and support trade union education.

Join the fund here: gftuet.org.uk/educationfund

#GFTU #GFTUET #TuEd #TradeUnionEducation
December 17, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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🎅🎁 This #Giftmas, be a hero for learning!

🧦 Skip the stocking fillers, give something that really lasts.

By becoming a #Friend, you help train union activists, strengthen our movement, and enjoy exclusive perks too.

✨ Make your gift count: https://gftuet.org.uk/giftmas

#GFTUET
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December 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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🎄✨ DAY 8 | We’ve teamed up with Morrish Solicitors for Tackling Sexual Harassment.

In 2025, 75–77% of workers didn't report harassment. This must change ✊

Learn how to address it & prevent it - https://gftuet.org.uk/courses/tackling-sexual-harassment

#12DaysofLearning #GFTUET #Giftmas #Harassment
December 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM