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Dave Pike

@davepikesheff.bsky.social
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Out & Proud 🏳️‍🌈 Trade Union Activist and Regional Secretary, Cowboys Fan and Punk enthusiast *all views in a personal capacity*

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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Incredible proud to announce that, through our regions fundraiser, our movement has not only replaced the money Reform UK stripped from Durham Pride but has raised even more than they took away. This is solidarity in action! www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2610382... @tucneyh.bsky.social
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Durham Castle to fly rainbow flag for 'bigger and better' Pride after funding row
Durham Castle will fly a rainbow flag as the city's Pride officially launches after securing more than £15,000 in funding following a row with…
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Come and join the team....
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Greggs, Wendsleydale and curry sauce to gay steelworkers, organising and division in our class. Thanks to the folks at Local Heroes for chatting about the challenges working people face, and where my confidence comes from, that through their unions they can overcome them. youtu.be/JRDS6Kq44UQ?...
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EP55 | David Pike | TUC | Pizza Hut, Pride and People Power | Local Heroes Podcast
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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Its LGBT+ History Month, and this Feburary we need your support for our Save Durham Pride UK Campaign save-durham-pride.raiselysite.com #LGBTHistoryMonth #Pride
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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
And that's a wrap! Time to take today's discussions back to our workplaces and communities and organise!
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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
The 2026 NEY&H TUC & @racequalitynetwork.bsky.social Black Workers Conference is go! Great to see delegates from across the region coming together in Bradford to discuss anti-racism, collective power and communities.
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Shout out to my old collueages at the NEU and their incredible art project celebrating LGBT+ Educators. I was really proud to be involved in starting this project, and great to see the amazing profiles captured by Gaz Lawerence, and to Graham Ward-Tipping the rep who made it happen!
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UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside @unisonyh.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
One week today - the TUC Black Workers Conference 2026! @tucneyh.bsky.social is bringing Black workers and allies together to tackle the far right and build collective power. This is a space to learn, share, and organise, centring Black and Global Majority voices. Tickets here: zc.vg/AMPiz?m=0
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Thanks to Dan & Chris at We Are Local Heroes for having me on their show this afternoon. Keep an eye out for it in the mext few weeks. A great chat about our movemenets heroes, politics, the food industry and a shared love of pickled beetroot!
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Theatres assistants in Leeds deserve to be paid properly for the clinical tasks they carry out. I've just signed this petition to support them. Please add your name too. www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/pa...
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PAY FAIR FOR PATIENT CARE - Perioperative Assistants Deserve Parity
Theatres assistants in Leeds deserve to be paid properly for the clinical tasks they carry out. Sign the petition to show your support.
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Anyone still thinking Reform wont make gains where you are? Read this constituancy poll showing a 376 seat gain. Sheffield, for example, Labour loose all seats but 1, 3 to reform and 1 to the greens. This must be a wake up call for us all. Act. Organise. www.moreincommon.org.uk/latest-insig...
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More in Common's January MRP
More in Common’s new MRP projects a Reform UK majority if a General Election were held today. Based on polling of more than 16,000 Britons, the model estimates that Reform would take 381 seats - with ...
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
"Work related stress is rising fast, and the North cannot afford to ignore it" @tucneyh.bsky.social www.tuc.org.uk/blogs/neyh/w...
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Work related stress is rising fast, and the North cannot afford to ignore it
A quiet crisis is unfolding across Britain’s workplaces, and it is being felt sharply here in the North.
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Thank you to @organising4achange.bsky.social for inviting me on their Podcast. As Trade Unionist we build hope among our members, we can and must be ambitious for what we can achieve – listen to our chat about our plans for the @tucneyh.bsky.social; open.spotify.com/episode/4wFB...
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22 How to be "aggresively hopeful" feat. Dave Pike
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
This is the disregard being fostered by the right. Those trying to debate being physically attacked. Actions like this will further erode our democratic spaces. We must all stand up and fight like hell for our class. share.google/dX2qcxfor485...
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Balaclava-clad protesters disrupt Kent refugee debate, MP says
Kevin McKenna MP says
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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Sheffield University must reverse the threat to lockout UCU members without pay following their legitimate strike action. Please sign our petition to support our call to overturn this dickensian era approach to industrial relations. www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/no...
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No lockout for University of Sheffield staff
UCU members have been standing up against the continual cutting and restructuring of the last several years which has significantly damaged the University’s international standing, the quality of educ...
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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Our Regional Secretary @davepikesheff.bsky.social speaking over the weekend at a rally to support @unisonyh.bsky.social members striking over pay at the National Coal Mining Musuem. Sign our petition to support their call for the Cheid Exex & Trustees to go - www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/ch...
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Chief Executive and Trustees of National Coal Mining Museum MUST RESIGN NOW!
The National Coal Mining Museum for England, based at Caphouse Colliery in Wakefield, is a national treasure.  What makes the Museum so unique and special is that it is not just a Museum of objec...
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Yesterday I had the honour of representing the @tucneyh.bsky.social at Durham Pride's World Aids Day event. The politicisation of queer peoples health care, and its impact, is a trade union issue, and solidarity is the answer. Proper funding for HIV/Aids medical intervention must be our demand.
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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Thank you to the young trade unionists from across our region who came together for our annual Youth Patrol in Sheffield this weekend. Joined by a delegation from @social.verdi.de speaking to hundreads of young workers across the city, about their rights and why they should join a union
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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Thank you to @ucu.org.uk members at Sheffield University for welcoming us on their picket lines this morning. Solidarity in their fight against redundancies. Managment meed to stop playing games and make meaningful offers. Victory to UCU members in Sheffield!
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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
A moving statement of solidarity with the Trans community to mark Trans Day of Rememberence. Thank you to Alex Summerson from the NEU, and our regions LGBT+ seat holder for expressing our message on this important day of commemeration. #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance #transrightsarehumanrights
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Victory to @ucu.org.uk members at Sheffield Hallam & University of Sheffield Management must wake up and listen to staff, vanity projects and six figure salaries wont cut it! Our universities are a economic lynchpin for our region, and an engine of social mobility Solidarity to UCU members!
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Solidarity with @ucu.org.uk members at Sheffield Hallam on strike this week over proposed redudancies. The leadership of Sheffield Hallam University must stop and listen to their staff. It is the lectrurers and support staff that keep a University running, not those on 6 figures salaries.
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
An amazing message of hope out of New York today A campaign focused squarely on the cost of living, unafriad to stand up for diversity, pulled off a political upset like few others Congratulations to everyone who took to the streets of NYC, you earned this win! labornotes.org/2025/11/zohr...
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Zohran Mamdani: New York's Working Class Elects a Movement Mayor
Zohran Kwame Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist and the Democratic nominee, will be New York City’s next mayor, after trouncing former Governor Andrew Cuomo in a primary and general election double whamm...
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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
No woman should have to risk harassment or assault to earn a living. #Reclaimthenight #WomenEmpowerment @mayorofwy.bsky.social @westyorkshireca.bsky.social
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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
🌈 SAVE DURHAM PRIDE 🌈 Durham Council has cut funding — but Pride will march on. 💜 Stand with us. 💜 Donate today. 💜 Share in solidarity. 👉 save-durham-pride.raiselysite.com #SaveDurhamPride #Solidarity #UnionsForEquality
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Save Durham Pride!
Durham County Council, now led by Reform UK, has withdrawn all it's funding for Durham Pride 2026. Please donate what you can to keep Durham Pride marching on.
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Free Palestine. End the genocide now. The UK government and countries around the world must do more. Solidarity with those who have the bravery to act and demand an end to these atrocious. youtube.com/shorts/HiiJn...
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If You're Watching This Video, Israel Has Kidnapped Me in International Waters
YouTube video by Novara Media
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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Join us to launch the "Year of Trade Union Climate Action" in NEYH 7pm Tue 14 Oct online! Join TUs & climate justice campaigners to kick-start a year of collaboration, meaningful action, & victories! Sign up at forms.office.com/e/QzCbdKADdL
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Incredible show of solidarity and unity yesterday, and a truly diverse response, in Newcastle. Vastly outnumbering the far right, and showing Advance UK and UKIP what the North East is really about. A city of sanctuary in name and action.
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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Join the briefing on opposing the far right in Newcastle, tomorrow at 6pm www.tuc.org.uk/events/neyh/...
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
The far right is not welcome in Newcastle!
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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Proud to stand with @gmb.org.uk members at Airedale Hospital today. These workers keep our NHS running and deserve the same pay and conditions . NHS WORK = NHS PAY Solidarity with every worker taking action. #AiredaleHospital #NHSWorkers #Solidarity #FairPay @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social
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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 21/08/2025
Liberty Steel's collapse is devastating. It's another tragedy for UK steel - and South Yorkshire - brought on through chronic mismanagement by owners. But it's an opportunity for Government to take decisive action, as it did with British steel, to protect this vital industry.
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Pride marches on – Durham Pride teams up with Durham Miners and trade unions for major fundraiser after council pulls funding. www.tuc.org.uk/news/neyh/pr...
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Pride marches on – Durham Pride UK teams up with Durham Miners and trade unions for major fundraiser after council pulls funding
Durham Pride and trade unions team up after local council cuts funding
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Today represents a huge win for mining communities in South Yorkshire, and across the country. After decades of campaigning, miners and their families deserve answers about the 18th of June 1984.
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Such a huge loss to our city. Uriah was a true trailbrazer and an incredible voice for our city and his community. Rest in Peace. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Hundreds attend funeral of football referee Uriah Rennie
Rennie, 65, the Premier League's first black referee, died on 7 June.
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Proud to join @neunion.bsky.social & @nasuwt-official.bsky.social on strike across our region today at OGAT schools. Management must wake up to the demands of their staff. Extending the school day, and increasing workload will drive the recruitment and retention crisis, and damage education.
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Solidarity with David Huerta, leader of SEIU. A union leader who started out in Justice for Janitor, organising immigrants in the US. He has now been attacked and arrested for fighting for immigrants again. ICE & National Guard out of LA now! uniglobalunion.org/de/news/stat...
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UNI Global Union statement on the arrest of SEIU California president David Huerta
The following statement can be attributed to Christy Hoffman, General Secretary of UNI Global Union:   UNI Global Union strongly condemns the arrest of David Huerta, President of SEIU California and S...
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Join the Orgreave rally on the 14th of June.
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
I am so incredibly proud to have been part of the @stonewalluk.bsky.social Leadership Program, and really sad that it has now come to an end. It has been so inspiring to spend time with LGBT+ Leaders, and I am really grateful to have been invited.
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Solidarity brought from FBU, Unison, Unite, PCS & NASUWT, and messages of support from many others. We stand united behind striking UCU members. We will continue to stand behind them. Newcastle University must change direction.
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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Unions including @uniteneyh.bsky.social will rally in support of @newcastleucu.bsky.social members tomorrow - join us at the picket line www.tuc.org.uk/events/stop-... #ProtectEducationNow #UCU
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
"It is no surprise people want change, the government must deliver it." Local election results must be a wake up call. And while Nigel Farage likes to pose as a “man of the people,” his record tells a very different story. www.tuc.org.uk/blogs/it-no-...
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It is no surprise people want change, the government must deliver it.
Can this be listed on the NEY&H TUC website
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
An incredible morning speaking with colleagues from across the world about the importance of a worker led transition. The experience of South African National Union of Miners is a valuable lesson on its importance and what can be achieved.
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
It was an honour to be invited to speak at With Banners Held High. This inspiring event marks 40 years since the end of the miners' strike. A chance to remember the history of our movement, and build ourselves up for the work that we must do to build a better world.
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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Thank you to the amazing folks in Wakefield for having us at With Banners Held High. We gather to celebrate our history and commit ourselves to our fight for a fairer world.
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Its time to organise against the right. Sign up to our 1 day briefings and see what you can do im your workplace.
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Solidarity with UCU members on strike today. Our Universities need better funding, they are essential to the economic health of our country.
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Dave Pike @davepikesheff.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Everyday people defeated facism. They sacrificed so much so we could live in a better world. We owe them so much.
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