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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!

Bosses too often act as if they're above the law, ignoring worker's rights.

Join the IWW Brewery Workers Union for a practical training session on your legal rights at work and how to assert them.

Free and open to all workers.

7PM - TUES. OCT. 6th

IN PERSON: Augustine United Church,

Downstairs Studio, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL

ONLINE: meet.jit.si/IWWEdinburghKYR
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TEFL Workers' Union @teflunion.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🏳️‍🌈 + 🍻 + ✊ = Sunday sorted! Join the London IWW at the May Day Rooms on 27 Sept. Film starts 6:30pm, followed by a Q&A with LGSM founder Ray Goodspeed. 🍻 Raffle + merch too! All proceeds support the EC workers. 🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e...
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I wonder where the beer was brewed?
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Problems at work? Join the union! londoniww.org.uk/wp-content/u...
IWW BREWERY WORKERS UNION

DEALING WITH PROBLEMS AT WORK:

1. Don't Quit

Stay put it's your employer who needs to change, not you. Quitting only lets them repeat bad behavior with another worker...

2. Document Everything

Record dates, events, witnesses, and any relevant emails. Keep a safe timeline.

3. Talk to Coworkers

Problems usually aren't isolated. Find your workplace allies. Support makes speaking up easier and stronger.

4. Get Union Support

Gather your contract and policies, then contact your union. This will empower you for what's the next step: email, grievance, or group petition.

5. Raise The Issue with a Plan

Decide on your action, bring a colleague to meetings, and prepare for management's possible reactions (delay or denial).

6. Follow Up Relentlessly

Don't let concerns be ignored. Insist on clear next steps and concrete changes. Hold your boss accountable.

AT THE FIRST SIGN OF TROUBLE, CONTACT: breweryworkers@iww.org.uk

INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD
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K M Flett @keithbeard.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
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International Beer Day: join a union
International Beer Day: join a union The first Friday in August is International Beer Day While its origins in California may not have been commercially driven, judging by my mailbox numbers of bre…
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
This strike led to many agricultural workers joining the IWW.
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Here we go again :-(
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Working Class History @workingclasshistory.com · 22/07/2026
#OtD 22 July 1886 the brewery workers' union fighting against working hours of 16-18 per day won all of its demands. They won free beer, a union shop, freedom to live anywhere (not just in the brewery itself), a 10-hour day, 6-day week. shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/...
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
IWW Cymru are doing a survey for hopitality workers. Please share! cloud.iww.org.uk/apps/forms/e...
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IWW Nextcloud
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Working Class History @workingclasshistory.com · 27/06/2026
#OtD 27 Jun 1880 deafblind American author, socialist, and lecturer, Helen Keller was born. A member of the @IWW union, she fought for women's suffrage, workers' rights, and socialism stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9918...
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
🥵Workplace Heat: Know Your Rights🥵 Guidance for Brewery Workers ⬇️ Text in images and alt. Also (w/links) at: teflworkersunion.org/workplace-he... Too hot at work? Email: breweryworkers@iww.org.uk for #union support.
Workplace Heat

Guidance from the IWW

With heatwaves becoming increasingly common in the UK, it's important workers know their rights when it comes to workplace temperatures.

What's the law?

UK law does not set an upper limit for the temperature in the workplace. Instead, health and safety legislation requires that workplace temperatures be "reasonable". The World Health Organisation recommends a limit of 24C for indoor workplaces.

Workplace temperature is covered under an employer's general duty of care towards their staff. Employers are required to ensure workplaces are safe for all those within them.

What should my employer do?

All employers are required to undertake a risk assessment once a risk - such as high heat - has been identified.

Risk assessment must be undertaken by a competent person and employees should be consulted in any risk assessment. The results of the risk assessment should be available to staff.

With any workplace risk, employers should implement the "hierarchy of controls" to manage the risk.

What can I do?

If you're concerned about the temperature in your workplace, you should raise the matter with management. This is especially the case if you are pregnant or you have a long-term condition that may be affected by high heat. Don't ever suffer in silence!

You may want to consider raising your concern collectively with your workmates. This can be done with a petition, a group email, or a request for a staff meeting.

If there is a recognised union in your workplace, employers are required to create a workplace safety committee if two or more union reps request one be created.

If management doesn't undertake a risk assessment or you think it's inadequate, you can take out a grievance. While most employers don't have a policy on collective grievances, it's always more powerful to raise issues collectively. Speak to a union rep for guidance on how to raise a collective grievance.The IWW can also contact your employer directly on behalf of our members.

The union is an asset, use it!

Workers may also want to consider making a complaint with the Health and Safety Executive, which enforces health and safety regulations in the UK.

Further information:

Guidance on workplace temperature can be found on the website of the Health and Safety Executive.

As always, speaking to a union rep is important for both knowing and enforcing your rights.

If you live in London you can reach a union rep at london@iww.org.uk.

If you work at a language school anywhere in the UK you can reach a union rep at tefl@iww.org.uk.

If you are a brewery worker anywhere in the UK it's breweryworkers@iww.org.uk.
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Paul Garrard @paulgarrard.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Good night comrades
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Some good news today. Won back seven days pay that had been wrongly deducted from the wages of a worker at a brewery supply company . #TheUnionMakesUsStrong
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Fellow Worker Charlotte Cook on the demise of brewdog: charlottecooktravel.substack.com/p/on-the-dem...
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On the Demise of BrewDog
From someone who worked for them, and then spoke out against them
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Today we got a written warning withdrawn for a fellow worker in a craft beer shop. All it took was one email. The union makes us sing!
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Victory to the workers!
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
The same issues keep cropping up for our members: unsafe conditions, long hours for low pay, and illegal workplace practices. Read our step-by-step guide to dealing with problems at work here: londoniww.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Solidarity with Sheela!
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Support our fellow workers in the TEFL industry!
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
The IWW Brewery Workers Union sends its solidarity to our TEFL Fellow Workers on the announcement of their 100% vote in favour of striking. We face similar issues in the brewing industry: low wages, unpaid work, bad contracts and unfair dismissal. The Malvern House teachers can count on our support!
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Support the workers at Malvern House London! Send an email to the bosses today.
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Support the workers at Malvern House London! Send an email to the bosses today.
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Solidarity Fellow Workers!
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Tomorrow!
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Sadly we've had to deal with many cases where bosses thought they could ignore maternity law. So with Maternity Action we're offering free training on maternity rights. 🗓️ August 19th 3-6pm 📍 May Day Rooms, London and online Join us and invite your workmates. www.eventbrite.com/e/maternity-...
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Maternity Law - Maternity Action and IWW
An event co-hosted with Maternity Action covering the rights of all pregnant workers and their partners.
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TEFL Workers' Union @teflunion.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
🚨Day of Action!🚨 Sheela is claiming constructive dismissal from Escape Campus. Let the bosses at Escape know you’ve got her back! 🗓️ Today! ⏰ All day! 📨 Email CEO Raff Misceor ⬇️ Suggested email
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Thanks!
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TEFL Workers' Union @teflunion.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
We're on a mission to get to top the EL Gazette coverage league tables! Give their story a read: www.elgazette.com/ec... And then consider a donation the brave workers of EC London! www.gofundme.com/f/s...
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Support our fellow workers in the TEFL industry!
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IWW London @londoniww.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Donate to the strike fund and help the @ECEnglish teachers fight back. Bosses have money. We have each other. 🔥 gofund.me/d0978bdc
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TEFL Workers' Union @teflunion.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Today is #MayDay, the day when we remember everything the labour movement has achieved - and celebrate the power we have as workers to change the world. As a treat, here’s a banger of an old #IWW graphic. And don’t forget about our #tefl social tomorrow! teflworkersunion.org/tefl-social-...
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IWW London @londoniww.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Who we are, what we do, why you should join 🧵
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Wise words!
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IWW News (unofficial) @iwwnews.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Militant union on strike at Urban Ore in Berkeley: 48hills.org/2025/04/mili... #iww #wobblies #industrialworkersoftheworld #unions #bayarea
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Victory to the workers! #SolidarityForever
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TEFL Workers' Union @teflunion.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
By now you've read about the terrible working conditions and the abuse suffered by online teachers at the BritishCouncil. If you want to join us in holding the BC and @McDonaldScott_ to account, please sign and share our public petition. ✍️ 🔗 actionnetwork.org/pe...
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TEFL Workers' Union @teflunion.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
👎 Low wages 🤬precarious contracts 🤮 outsourced agency work BritishCouncil teachers have had enough! @scott-mcd-1.bsky.social, it’s time to listen up! www.theguardian.com/...
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British Council accused of forcing gig economy teachers into ‘feeding frenzy’ for work
With regular teaching hours unavailable, agency tutors must compete for lessons
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Craft beer revolution!
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Trade unionism is not a crime!
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IWW London @londoniww.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
ICYMI: Representatives of the IWW's Brewery Worker's union handed out leaflets @sixhillsbrewing 's Stevenage taproom yesterday evening, informing all their patrons about how exploitative Six Hills is.
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
The New Statesman on Brewdog James: archive.ph/8ocja#select... "This philosophy is obvious in the BBC’s exposé. It revealed that, in 2017, Watt owned £500,000 worth of shares in Heineken, while loudly denigrating established multinational breweries in public."
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Noora is a member of our union. Help us fight back against Six Hills on her behalf. Email: info@sixhillsbrewing.co.uk Call: 07973 673 040 And demand Six Hills pay what they owe her!!
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
‘I begged them to employ someone else in case I was sick but they said they wanted to save money. I worked on my own in the taproom when it was so busy I didn’t have time to go to the toilet.’ Life at Six Hills Brewing for Noora Koskinen-Dini: davidjesudason.substack.com/p/six-hills-...
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
ATTENTION ALL WORKERS: Please help us in protesting the treatment of our fellow worker Noora and demand that she get the money that's been withheld from her by Six Hill Brewers!!
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IWW London @londoniww.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Our fellow workers in the @breweryunion.bsky.social are taking action against @sixhillsbrewing Help us by calling or emailing them and demanding they pay our friend Noora what she's owed!!
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IWW Brewery Workers Union @breweryunion.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Ah, that's better. We'll be needing this account soon. More news on Friday.
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