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Tara Lillis @taralillis.bsky.social · 1d

STUC Women’s Committee, alongside hundreds of other women, were supporting the launch of Women against the Far Right in Glasgow tonight.

Fantastic speakers, including the amazing STUC General Secretary, Roz Foyer
@jakil.bsky.social
@scottishtucwc.bsky.social
United against racism & the far right.

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 4d

We flounced out of the EU on the say-so of politicians who lied to us. And what a total shitshow that’s turned out to be. The polar opposite of what they promised. Now the call to flounce out of the ECHR. By the same people. Telling the same lies. Has the country been kicked in the head by a horse?

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 5d

The women's wall this morning in Perth. ✊️

The far right are not defenders of women - they exploit violence against women to fuel hate and division.

Standing up for women’s rights means rejecting racism and division, and building unity to demand real action to end violence against women and girls.

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Mike Corbett @mikecorbett1.bsky.social · 9d

The mask slips and For Women Scotland are revealed as an anti-trade union fringe group. NASUWT policy is debated and voted on by our serving teacher members. Who do FWS represent? Not the majority of women in Scotland who agree that #TransRightsAreHumanRights #STUC #UnitedWorkers

Anti-Trade Union quote by For Women Scotland

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Drew Burrett @drewburrett.bsky.social · 9d

How about we tax some of the wealth that our billionaire overlords have accumulated at record levels in recent years..?

BBC News - Reeves warns of harder choices to come as she hints at tax rises
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Rachel Reeves warns of harder choices to come as she hints at tax rises

The chancellor says choices have been made "harder" by international events and the "long-term damage" done to the economy.

www.bbc.com

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Gemma Clark 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸 @gemmaclark.bsky.social · 10d

Younger generations need to know that their lives won’t get better with crypto grifts, or oppressing others. Their lives will get better by joining trade unions and forming solidarity with others. A strong trade union movement is one of the best lines of defence a country has against fascism.

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Stand Up to Racism Scotland @sutrscotland.bsky.social · 10d

The campaign will be holding a launch event in Glasgow on Tuesday 7th October. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-agai...

Text reads: women against the far right Scotland campaign launch. Tues 7 oct 7pm central glasgow. Link in post

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Tara Lillis @taralillis.bsky.social · 10d

Proud to be one of them. Add your name here:

actionnetwork.org/petitions/wo...

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Tara Lillis @taralillis.bsky.social · 11d

Wherever the far right mobilise to try and bring racism, hatred and division, we will come together to show that our communities stand united against racism and the far right, that we stand with victims and survivors, and for justice for all women.

Sign here:

actionnetwork.org/petitions/wo...

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 11d

Three of the @scottishtucwc.bsky.social in attendance today at Falkirk showing solidarity with #FalkirkforAll anti-racists.

The trade union movement opposes the far right and demands a better future.
@scottishtuc.bsky.social
#ScotlandDemandsBetter

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 12d

Our strength lies in our reach: we represent workers in their workplaces. We are a diverse movement—now majority female.

And because our success depends on unity, confronting racism & the far right is not optional. It is existential
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/dont...
@mstaronline.bsky.social

Don’t just oppose the far right — demand a better future

THE recent TUC Congress in Brighton debated the threat from fascist, far-right and populist organisations and trends. This has been reflected in violent and intimidatory protests outside hotels housin...

morningstaronline.co.uk

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Tara Lillis @taralillis.bsky.social · 18d

STUC equality committees out in force to say #refugeesarewelcome
#standuptoracism

@scottishtucwc.bsky.social &
@scottishtucbwc.bsky.social
stand in solidarity with Falkirk anti racists and anti fascists. ✊

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Tara Lillis @taralillis.bsky.social · 18d

Fantastic 📸 - two amazing trade union sisters ✊

STUC Women’s Committee and STUC Black Workers Committee standing shoulder to shoulder united.

Thousands of anti-racists and anti-fascists took to the streets in Glasgow today 🙌
#womenagainstthefarright
#standuptoracism

Liz McGachey @lizmcg1578.bsky.social · 18d

Me and Cheral at the anti-fascist rally in Glasgow today #SUTR #standuptoracism #womenagainstthefarright #WAFR #refugeeswelcome

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · Sep 7

#StandUptoRacism

Today at Cladhan Hotel, Falkirk, the STUC Women's Committee were there to support #Falkirk anti racists.

#RefugeesWelcome
@scottishtuc.bsky.social
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Stand Up to Racism Scotland @sutrscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

📣 All out! Defend refugees at the Cladhan Hotel and support #Falkirk anti-racists this Sun 7th Sept. We need to keep up the fight and let the far-right know they are not welcome!

#RefugeesWelcome

📣 Sun 7th Sept, 11am
📍Assemble Cladhan Hotel, Falkirk, FK1 1UF

Graphic with details of counter protest as included in main text, and photo of a man resembling Jesus holding a placard that says I was a stranger and ye took me in

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Tara Lillis @taralillis.bsky.social · Sep 2

Any knee-jerk responses to policies in your workplace around trans rights should be reported.

NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · Sep 2

This morning @mikecorbett1.bsky.social spoke to City of Edinburgh Councillors about trans-exclusionary school bathroom policy.

NASUWT Conference mandates the union to campaign and collectivise against any knee-jerk policy changes in education settings.

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · Sep 1

The STUC Women's committee said they wholeheartedly reject recent protests.

“It has become clear that these are not about the rights and safety of women and girls but about division and hatred.”

@scottishtuc.bsky.social @scottishtucwc.bsky.social

www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...

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Tara Lillis @taralillis.bsky.social · Sep 1

A fun weekend surrounded by amazing, trade union women ✊

NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · Sep 1

This was the STUC Women's annual weekend school - supporting women in the movement to enhance their trade union and conference skills.

📸 STUC Women's Committee tutors celebrating a weekend of learning, skill sharing, development and networking ✊️
@scottishtucwc.bsky.social
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TIE @tie.scot · Aug 1

“We’re seeing LGBT topics and education initiatives like ours being weaponised and misrepresented to distract from decades of consecutive economic failure that have made people’s lives harder.”

📰 Our long-read interview in @scotnational.bsky.social

Why we're still campaigning for LGBT-inclusive education after 10 years

OF all the campaigning groups forged in the febrile atmosphere of post-referendum Scotland, Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) has been one of the…

www.thenational.scot

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Tara Lillis @taralillis.bsky.social · Jun 21

📸 of the two @scottishtucwc.bsky.social vice chairs.

@lizmcg1578.bsky.social spoke so well at the Aye Welcome Refugees Rally in Glasgow.

Trade Unions marching together, united in welcoming refugees ✊
#worldrefugeeday

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · Jun 14

The rain didn't dampen NASUWT's pride, enthusiasm or joy!

Lots of soggy attendees at Pride in Dundee 2025 😁 🌧 😄 💕 🌈

#comingoutforteachers
#ProudtobeNASUWT

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Tara Lillis @taralillis.bsky.social · Jun 13

Proud to have been able to speak on behalf of the NASUWT and the STUC Women’s Committee at the Sheku vigil this week.

#nojusticenopeace
#justiceforsheku

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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · Jun 12

We're deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Sir Geoff Palmer. A courageous champion of equality, he challenged how we talk about history.

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · Jun 12

NASUWT today stood shoulder to shoulder with other trade unions, community organisations and campaigners to show support and solidarity to the family of Sheku Bayoh.
#justiceforsheku
#nojusticenopeace
@scottishtuc.bsky.social
@lindasommerville.bsky.social
@sutrscotland.bsky.social

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · Jun 12

Policy Official & Vice Chair @scottishtucwc.bsky.social, @taralillis.bsky.social, addressed the vigil outside Capital House as the Sheku Bayoh public inquiry enters a critical point.

NASUWT sends unwavering solidarity to Sheku's family in their fight for justice.
#JusticeforSheku

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