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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
How AI is Affecting Workers and How They Are Responding Join the discussion on how workers can shape the future of work. LRD Fringe Meeting | TUC Congress 2026 | Brighton Monday 14 September 2026 12.45pm - 2.00pm West Bar, Brighton Centre Lunch Provided AI is a workplace issue.
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Religion or belief did not apply News from LRD lrd.org.uk/free-read/re...
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 08/07/2026
UNISON is urging education secretary Bridget Phillipson to intervene after a teaching assistant was suspended following a successful strike ballot.  Staff at Ash Field Academy have recently taken strike action in support. Union reps should be protected, not punished. unison.org.uk/press/2026/0...
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Strike Map @strikemap.org · 08/07/2026
Support @unitewales.bsky.social health visitors band 7 dispute 14 July| 11.30am 📍Senedd Week 20 of strike action #StrikeMap
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
www.lrd.org.uk/news/lrd-pre... LRD press release: Negotiating pay as inflation changes
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
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AI at work - an LRD guide
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
UNISON Cymru report: Time to value school support staff The LRD worked on a report for UNISON Cymru about the pay and conditions of school support staff in Wales, making the case for a new negotiating body to pursue meaningful change for these essential workers. www.lrd.org.uk/research/uni...
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UNISON Cymru report: Time to value school support staff
The LRD worked on a report for UNISON Cymru about the pay and conditions of school support staff in Wales, making the case for a new ne
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Employment status: a problem of definition LRD Workplace Report looks at the continuing problem of defining employment status and considers why the lack of a single worker status remains a priority for trade unions. Click on link to read more www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/em...
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
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Thousands of school staff in Wales 'pushed into poverty' by pay system
Thousands of Welsh school support staff are being "pushed into poverty" despite being employed, according to Unison Cymru.
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Press Release Employment rights: still a two-tier workforce LRD Workplace Report December feature www.lrd.org.uk/news/press-r...
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Press Release | Employment rights: still a two-tier workforce
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
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Thousands of school staff in Wales 'pushed into poverty' by pay system
Thousands of Welsh school support staff are being "pushed into poverty" despite being employed, according to Unison Cymru.
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Law at Work 2025 - get your copie today www.lrd.org.uk/news/law-wor...
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Law at Work 2025
Law at Work 2025 - Out NowThe
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Campaign for Trade Union Freedom @unionfreedom.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
The Campaign’s co-chair Tony Burke reminding delegates to @tuc.org.uk Congress that there are major deficiencies in the Employment Rights Bill yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/the...
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The employment rights bill – not up to the job?
A new set of laws protecting workers’ rights is a start but it falls short of what’s needed and distances Labour from its union heritage
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 05/09/2025
Sentencing reform must not overburden probation staff, says UNISON www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09...
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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
🔊 Listen to RMT London Transport Regional Organiser, Jared Wood talking to BBC Radio London about the issues surrounding the forthcoming Tube Strikes. youtu.be/mau1Zn3qE6Q
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RMT on Tube Strike 7 - 11 September 2025
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European Trade Unions @etuc-ces.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
🔴An official EU poll shows there's a stark disconnect between the Commission's priorities and people’s needs The public's priorities are better pay, jobs and public services - not deregulation. Next week's State of the Union speech must deliver on these priorities 📰 www.etuc.org/en/pressrele...
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Labour Research – September TUC Congress Special Issue Free to Read Featured article: Legislation has ‘chilling effect’ on ability to protest www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/le... Out in time for TUC Congress 2025! The LRD's current affairs magazine for union activists Subscribe today: just £68.50/year
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Legislation has ‘chilling effect’ on ability to protest
August saw 532 arrests in London when hundreds of people demonstrated in Parliament Square to express support for Palestine
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Have Your Say: AI in the Workplace LRD Survey Your experience will help shape a practical ‘how-to’ guide for union reps to deal with the challenges and opportunities AI brings. 📅 Deadline: 30 Sept 2025 All responses are confidential. Please share ✊ www.lrd.org.uk/news/have-yo...
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Have Your Say: AI in the Workplace
Your experience can help unions and workplace activists -share the impact of artificial intelligence on your work/workplace
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
LRD Payline data July release | 2025 Pay deals were averaging 4.0% for the lowest-paid in the three months to June 2025, unchanged from the past two months. The private sector saw deals average 4.1%, while the public sector averaged 3.4%. www.lrd.org.uk/payline/pay-...
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Latest free-to-read feature in Labour Research What now for trans rights? www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/wh...
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What now for trans rights?
Ahead of the TUC’s LGBT+ workers’ conference next month, Labour Research
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
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Reform UK’s council plans meet with robust union response
Plans announced by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to set up “efficiency units” in 10 councils where the party won control in
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Stress and Mental Health at Work— An LRD Guide Work-related stress and mental health issues are now the UK’s leading causes of workplace illness. The guide empowers you to tackle complex workplace issues with confidence. www.lrd.org.uk/product/stre...
Stress and mental health at work - an LRD guide
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University of Leeds UNISON @uolunison.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Join the branch to mark Workers Memorial Day 2025 alongside fellow trade unionists of Leeds TUC. 🗓️ Monday April 28th 📍Leeds Art Gallery ⏰ Assemble 11:45, wreath-laying and speeches at midday All are welcome!
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
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Workers’ Memorial Day 2025
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 25/04/2025
⏳ Today’s the FINAL day of our week of action to #SaveOurServices! If you’ve not already: action.unison.org.uk/page/164665/ 📨 Email your MP 📸 Post a photo of your local service & tag your MP Our services are not optional. They are vital.
Purple background, blurred image of a lifebelt. Save our services. April 22-25 a week to pile on the pressure and win change.
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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
🚨 NATIONALLY RALLY ON MAY 10TH🚨 @UCU.org.uk has called a huge rally in central London for UCU members and supporters to come together like never before. 📍 1PM: Bessborough Gardens, London More here: www.ucu.org.uk/2025rally #StopTheCuts #SaveHE
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Protect Education Now: national rally on Saturday 10 May
Post-16 education in crisis. It is our duty to bring together the whole of UCU's membership to fight back against cuts, attacks in the media, financial mismanagement, and the erosion of professional…
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Free to read from LRD Labour Research online www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/un...
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Unions must tackle the growth of incel culture
The Netflix sensation, Adolescence, looks at the dis
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Visit us at our LRD stand on Saturday at the Rally Hamilton House 11am.
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
This month's LRD Pay & Bargaining News: Pay deals have fallen behind RPI inflation. Click below to find out more www.lrd.org.uk/payline/pay-...
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Trades Union Congress @tuc.org.uk · 12/02/2025
This shopworker was abused by a shoplifter. This is what happened next. @usdawunion.bsky.social
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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 28/02/2025
The Strengthening The Employment Rights Bill Rally organised by @unionfreedom.bsky.social takes place on March 22nd at Hamilton House, 11am. ✊Join the rally to demand more from the Employment Rights Bill. View the full agenda and secure a ticket today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/3-years-on... #GFTU
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
News from LRD Fact Service Economic insecurity ‘driving voter volatility’ www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/ec...
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Economic insecurity ‘driving voter volatility’
Feelings of economic insecurity are behind what the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) calls “recent voter volatility and los
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
LRD pay and bargaining news from Payline www.lrd.org.uk/payline/pay-...
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Latest legal handbook from LRD www.lrd.org.uk/news/latest-...
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Latest LRD legal handbook: Case Law at Work 2025
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
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Inflation rises
There was a surprise jump in Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation last month, while Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation, t
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Working Class Movement Library @wcmlibrary.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
We’re excited to open the library’s doors in celebration of International Women’s Day, offering an opportunity to explore our archival collection on the suffragettes, women’s liberation and women’s organising in the trade union movement. Saturday 8th March, 11AM-3PM
The image shows several archival boxes from the library’s collection, all of them have, “women” written on them. 
The text that sits above the image says, “International Women’s Day” in purple and underneath “Open Archive Day Saturday 8th March 11AM-3PM” in green.
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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 06/02/2025
💬 🧠 Today marks #TimeToTalk Day, a day dedicated to encouraging open conversations about mental health. Almost two thirds of the UK public put on a brave face to avoid talking about their mental health. ✊ Let us end the stigma today. #GFTU #GFTUET
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
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Landmark win 'sets precedent for entire trade union movement'
The BALPA pilots’ union has secured a landmark victory in the Court of Appeal (CA) which, the union says, “also sets a powe
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
News from LRD Fact Service Asda women workers ‘on cusp’ of equal pay victory www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/as...
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Asda women workers ‘on cusp’ of equal pay victory
Tens of thousands of women Asda workers fighting for equal pay are on the cusp of victory,
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
LRD News from Workplace Report www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/wo...
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Workers secure union recognition at housing support charity
Staff working for GIPSIL, a housing support charity based in Leeds, have secured union recognition with the Unite union fol
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
LRD Pay & bargaining News www.lrd.org.uk/payline/pay-...
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
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Prime minister's plan to ‘unleash AI’ draws union warnings
Prime minister Keir Starmer has announced
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Out now! The union reps' guide to the Employment Rights Bill. Be prepared for the forthcoming changes. www.lrd.org.uk/news/latest-...
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Latest LRD Guide: The Employment Rights Bill
The latest LRD guide, The Employment Rights Bill – A Guide for
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/st... #strikemap
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Strike wave analysis reveals extent of industrial action
A new report published by StrikeMap reveals the extent of industrial action i
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
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Top bosses make more money in three days than average worker does in a year
FTSE 100 CEOs’ earnings for 2025 overtook the median UK worker’s full time annual salary on Monday 6 January,
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LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
News from LRD: Food prices reach the highest level since March 2024 10 January 2025. Food price inflation increased to 3.7% last month, the highest level since March of last year, according to specialist analysts Kantar. www.lrd.org.uk/news/food-pr...
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Food prices reach highest level since March 2024
Food price inflation increased to 3.7% last month, the highest level since March of last year,
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