LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 26/08/2026How 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. 000
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Religion or belief did not apply News from LRD lrd.org.uk/free-read/re... 000
Reposted by LRD union-newsUNISON @unison.org.uk · 08/07/2026UNISON 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... 0197
Reposted by LRD union-newsStrike Map @strikemap.org · 08/07/2026Support @unitewales.bsky.social health visitors band 7 dispute 14 July| 11.30am 📍Senedd Week 20 of strike action #StrikeMap 021
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 08/07/2026www.lrd.org.uk/news/lrd-pre... LRD press release: Negotiating pay as inflation changes 000
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 14/04/2026www.lrd.org.uk/news/ai-work...lrd.org.ukAI at work - an LRD guideOUT NOW 000
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 11/12/2025UNISON 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...lrd.org.ukUNISON Cymru report: Time to value school support staffThe 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 000
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 03/12/2025Employment 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... 010
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 03/12/2025www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2565713...southwalesargus.co.ukThousands of school staff in Wales 'pushed into poverty' by pay systemThousands of Welsh school support staff are being "pushed into poverty" despite being employed, according to Unison Cymru. 000
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Press Release Employment rights: still a two-tier workforce LRD Workplace Report December feature www.lrd.org.uk/news/press-r...lrd.org.ukPress Release | Employment rights: still a two-tier workforce 000
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 01/12/2025www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2565713...southwalesargus.co.ukThousands of school staff in Wales 'pushed into poverty' by pay systemThousands of Welsh school support staff are being "pushed into poverty" despite being employed, according to Unison Cymru. 000
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 19/09/2025Law at Work 2025 - get your copie today www.lrd.org.uk/news/law-wor...lrd.org.ukLaw at Work 2025Law at Work 2025 - Out NowThe 000
Reposted by LRD union-newsCampaign for Trade Union Freedom @unionfreedom.bsky.social · 05/09/2025The 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...yorkshirebylines.co.ukThe 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 001
Reposted by LRD union-newsUNISON @unison.org.uk · 05/09/2025Sentencing reform must not overburden probation staff, says UNISON www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09... 001
Reposted by LRD union-newsRMT 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/mau1Zn3qE6Qyoutu.beRMT on Tube Strike 7 - 11 September 2025YouTube video by RMTtelevision 034
Reposted by LRD union-newsEuropean 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... 086
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Labour 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/yearlrd.org.ukLegislation has ‘chilling effect’ on ability to protestAugust saw 532 arrests in London when hundreds of people demonstrated in Parliament Square to express support for Palestine 010
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Have 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...lrd.org.ukHave Your Say: AI in the WorkplaceYour experience can help unions and workplace activists -share the impact of artificial intelligence on your work/workplace 010
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 22/07/2025LRD 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-... 000
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 04/06/2025Latest free-to-read feature in Labour Research What now for trans rights? www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/wh...lrd.org.ukWhat now for trans rights?Ahead of the TUC’s LGBT+ workers’ conference next month, Labour Research 000
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 12/05/2025News from LRD www.lrd.org.uk/news/reform-...lrd.org.ukReform UK’s council plans meet with robust union responsePlans announced by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to set up “efficiency units” in 10 councils where the party won control in 000
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 07/05/2025Stress 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... 000
Reposted by LRD union-newsUniversity of Leeds UNISON @uolunison.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Join 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! 071
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 25/04/2025www.lrd.org.uk/news/workers...lrd.org.ukWorkers’ Memorial Day 2025The 000
Reposted by LRD union-newsUNISON @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. 063
Reposted by LRD union-newsUniversity 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 #SaveHEucu.org.ukProtect Education Now: national rally on Saturday 10 MayPost-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… 076
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 28/03/2025Free to read from LRD Labour Research online www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/un...lrd.org.ukUnions must tackle the growth of incel cultureThe Netflix sensation, Adolescence, looks at the dis 000
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Visit us at our LRD stand on Saturday at the Rally Hamilton House 11am. 000
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 21/03/2025This 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-... 010
Reposted by LRD union-newsTrades Union Congress @tuc.org.uk · 12/02/2025This shopworker was abused by a shoplifter. This is what happened next. @usdawunion.bsky.social 04713
Reposted by LRD union-newsGeneral Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 28/02/2025The 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 032
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 28/02/2025News from LRD Fact Service Economic insecurity ‘driving voter volatility’ www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/ec...lrd.org.ukEconomic insecurity ‘driving voter volatility’Feelings of economic insecurity are behind what the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) calls “recent voter volatility and los 000
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 27/02/2025LRD pay and bargaining news from Payline www.lrd.org.uk/payline/pay-... 000
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Latest legal handbook from LRD www.lrd.org.uk/news/latest-...lrd.org.ukLatest LRD legal handbook: Case Law at Work 2025 000
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 20/02/2025www.lrd.org.uk/news/inflati...lrd.org.ukInflation risesThere was a surprise jump in Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation last month, while Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation, t 000
Reposted by LRD union-newsWorking Class Movement Library @wcmlibrary.bsky.social · 05/02/2025We’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 2239
Reposted by LRD union-newsGeneral 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 021
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 07/02/2025News from LRD www.lrd.org.uk/news/landmar...lrd.org.ukLandmark 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 010
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 06/02/2025News from LRD Fact Service Asda women workers ‘on cusp’ of equal pay victory www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/as...lrd.org.ukAsda women workers ‘on cusp’ of equal pay victoryTens of thousands of women Asda workers fighting for equal pay are on the cusp of victory, 000
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 04/02/2025LRD News from Workplace Report www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/wo...lrd.org.ukWorkers secure union recognition at housing support charityStaff working for GIPSIL, a housing support charity based in Leeds, have secured union recognition with the Unite union fol 000
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 22/01/2025 LRD Pay & bargaining News www.lrd.org.uk/payline/pay-... 000
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 20/01/2025News from LRD www.lrd.org.uk/news/prime-m...lrd.org.ukPrime minister's plan to ‘unleash AI’ draws union warningsPrime minister Keir Starmer has announced 000
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 16/01/2025Out now! The union reps' guide to the Employment Rights Bill. Be prepared for the forthcoming changes. www.lrd.org.uk/news/latest-...lrd.org.ukLatest LRD Guide: The Employment Rights BillThe latest LRD guide, The Employment Rights Bill – A Guide for 000
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 15/01/2025www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/st... #strikemaplrd.org.ukStrike wave analysis reveals extent of industrial actionA new report published by StrikeMap reveals the extent of industrial action i 000
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 13/01/2025www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/to...lrd.org.ukTop bosses make more money in three days than average worker does in a yearFTSE 100 CEOs’ earnings for 2025 overtook the median UK worker’s full time annual salary on Monday 6 January, 000
LRD union-news @lrdnews.bsky.social · 13/01/2025News 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...lrd.org.ukFood prices reach highest level since March 2024Food price inflation increased to 3.7% last month, the highest level since March of last year, 020