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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 1h

Well here's a thing, Both FTI Consulting and Phillips 66 have their UK head offices at the same address of 200 Aldersgate in Central London. 🤔

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 1h

There is a growing belief that a decision has already been secretly made to favour the bid from the neighbouring refinery Phillips 66, which would turn Lindsey into an import only facility with the large scale loss of jobs.
Why? 🧵

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 1h

Unite, has been contacted by several bidders who want to fully protect jobs and ensure that Lindsey oil refinery continues to function, however they have accused the special managers, FTI Consulting, of not allowing them to lay out their proposals! 🧵

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 1h

The government had promised to give time for all potential buyers to have their plans fully accessed and that those bids which proposed to preserve jobs and maintain the refineries production capabilities would be considered most favourably.
BUT... 🧵

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 1h

😲 You won't believe what industry insiders are telling Unite about the job losses at Lindsey Oil Refinery.
“The government’s commitment to preserve jobs and support the continuation of an oil refinery at Lindsey is ringing hollow. This all looks shady at best” @unitesharon.bsky.social
Read on 👀
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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 5d

💰💰💰💰Elon Musk’s is the first person ever to hit a personal wealth of half a trillion dollars. That's more than the UK spends on Health, Education and Defence. Lots more.
📣 Tax the rich!

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 6d

😡 "It's absolutely terrible in our streets. Rubbish is piling up." Lindsey asks Shabana Mahmood MP why has this strike gone on so long? Time to sort the mess out & come up with a decent deal for the bin workers - so they don't lose £8k. Local councillors and MPs aren't losing £8k are they?

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 7d

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Labour conference backs Unite call to introduce a wealth tax, reverse austerity, commit to progressive taxation and expand collective rights for workers. We need an economy which works for working people
#Lab25
www.lbc.co.uk/article/weal...

Calls for wealth tax to fund public services supported at Labour conference | LBC

Calls for a wealth tax to fund investment in public services have been supported at the Labour Party conference.

www.lbc.co.uk

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 9d

📺 "This does not feel like Labour. Picking the pocket of pensioners, leaving the super-rich totally untouched. Having two refineries close in less than a year and no plan for jobs. That is what Labour needs to focus on now" @unitesharon.bsky.social Talking to Trevor Phillips

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 11d

Workers pay more than their fair share in a rigged system. A wealth tax would make sure the rich contribute, funding schools, healthcare & public services instead of hoarding wealth 💰
It’s time to take real action and invest in our communities and drive real growth
#TaxTheRich #WealthTaxNow

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 11d

The number of unstable zero-hour contracts has risen 500% since 2010! Tried planning your life, paying your rent, getting a mortgage when you don't know when you're working or what you'll be earning?
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social needs to ban Zero Hours. No ifs. No buts. Just a ban 🚫

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 11d

🔌 The UK has some of the highest energy bills in Europe & next week the energy price cap will hit £1,755 / year for a typical household - 42% up on Winter 2021/22.
😡 Meanwhile, research for the End Fuel Poverty Coalition shows energy Co’s profits since the bills crisis began at a staggering £514 bn!

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 13d

Dirty streets, youth centres & libraries closing, housing repairs delayed... Our local authorities are in crisis. Workers & residents suffer while councils struggle with budget cuts & debt. It is time for Fair Funding for local authority services.
📤 Email your MP: actionnetwork.org/letters/emai...

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 13d

🕙 Time for @teamlabouruk.bsky.social & Shabana Mahmood to clean this mess up.
Birmingham's residents deserve some respect.
Birmingham's bin workers deserve some respect.
🚫 Stop the pay cuts. Stop the rubbish. Clean this mess up!

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 14d

Read more: www.unitetheunion.org/fandf

www.unitetheunion.org

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 15d

🚨 REVEALED: Companies have raked in £820bn in profit over the last 6 months
💰 Shareholders of these companies pocketed £662bn in cash payouts
📈 This could ease the cost of living pinch, rebuild public services or be invested in growth
🕙 Time for a #WealthTax
@makethempay.bsky.social

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 17d

🤯What are @teamlabouruk.bsky.social & Birmingham City Council waiting for? Do what’s right by Birmingham’s bin workers & residents, & sort this mess out 🗑️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Thousands rally in Birmingham to support striking bin workers

Union members from across the country flock to Birmingham to support striking bin workers.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 20d

🤯 You won’t believe this bus company’s response to drivers being forced to pee in bottles!
🚌 No wonder bus drivers in Manchester are striking tomorrow!

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 20d

💰You’re making billions… for someone.
🏤Private companies & shareholders profit from once public utilities that SHOULD belong to us. And what do we get? Higher bills & worse services.
🗞️Read all about it: www.common-wealth.org/interactive/...

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 25d

🤯 You won't believe what this Tory MP thinks about workers getting sick pay!
🤒 What “minor reason” have you not gone to work for? Covid? Flu? Heart attack?
How out of touch is Graham Stuart MP? And they wonder why no one is voting Tory anymore! They'd have you back in a workhouse in seconds!

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 27d

🤯 While @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social & the Government insist there is no rubbish left in Birmingham & refuse to negotiate, residents and workers suffer. Time for Labour to sort this mess out!
✍️ Sign our petition today actionnetwork.org/petitions/pl...

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 28d

🚯 We won't let Birmingham Council bin its workforce.The whole union movement stands behind the Birmingham bin workers & their families, & the people of Birmingham, who deserve a fair end to their strike. We will not let any council, especially a Labour council, steal £8k from working families! ✊

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · Sep 5

Unite & fight for better #JobsPayConditions ✊
Without unity the working class cannot make change. Division and blame are the bosses’ game.
💪 Join us & win join.unitetheunion.org

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · Sep 4

💰HMRC could raise billions by taxing extreme wealth
✅ Unite & @tuc.org.uk want a #WealthTax
✅ Leading economists want a wealth tax
✅ 68% of the public want a wealth tax
✅ 80% of UK millionaires want a wealth tax
⁉️ Shouldn’t Rachel Reeves introduce a wealth tax?

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · Sep 1

📺 WATCH: Women trade unionists send a powerful message to Deputy PM Angela Rayner 📣
For the past 8 months, Birmingham bin workers have been on strike against pay cuts of up to £8k.
If Labour wants to be the party of working people, it needs to stand with workers – and act. So where is Angela? 🤷‍♀️

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