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GFTU Educational Trust @gftuet.org.uk · 25/09/2025

🚨 Our education programme is built for the whole trade union movement. 🔥 Re-energise your passion. ✊ Stand taller. Speak louder. Fight smarter. This isn’t just education, it’s empowerment. Together, we shape the future of our movement - gftuet.org.uk/education #GFTUET

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Sarah Woolley @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Nick Mead speaking on behalf of the Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union - BFAWU to second emergency motion 4! #BFAWU #TUCDisabledWorkers

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Ben Selby @fbu-ags.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Since taking up office in 2023 as the Assistant General Secretary, I’ve had a great privilege to lead on, and develop the @fbunational.bsky.social support to our Disabled and Neurodivergent (DND) members.

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Leeds Rhinos @leedsrhinos.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

The Rhinos secure the two points after a nail biting second half that takes Leeds back to third in the Betfred Super League table FULL TIME Rhinos 22 - 18 Trinity 🤝 In partnership #Anchor #ButtertheFoodButtertheMood

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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

🚨 The results from the pay ballot are in. Firefighters and fire control staff have voted to accept the pay offer. 82% voted in favour of accepting on a 59% turnout.

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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Highlights from day one of FBU annual conference 2025. We've had discussions on improving fairness and equality, and strategies on organising to build strength and unity in the union.

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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Yesterday, Alex Norris addressed FBU annual conference. He was the first fire minister to address conference in 17 years.

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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Highlights from day two of FBU conference. Delegates discussed their commitment to working-class solidarity, social justice and anti-racism, with debates on combatting the far right and standing up for migrants' rights.

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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

FBU annual conference has a message for the government: fund our fire service. We need urgent investment to keep the public safe. But this year we got another real terms funding cut. It's time to reverse austerity.

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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

The solidarity medal is the highest award given by the Fire Brigades Union. It is awarded to recognise or dispense solidarity, or specific acts of exceptional merit. Today, we awarded the medal to Jim Malone for his dedication to the trade union movement and the cause of freedom for Palestine.

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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Today at 18:39, FBU conference took part in a nationwide minute of silence to honur the sacrifice of Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler, who died in the line of duty last week We also remembered David Chester, who died in the same incident. Our thoughts are with two firefighters who remain in hospital

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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

60% of fire service workers have reported experiencing mental health problems. To put this into perspective, the red cards represent this shocking statistic. Delegates at this year's conference discussed the urgent need to improve mental health provision in the fire service.

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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

A few highlights from the final day of FBU annual conference 2025. The day opened with a speech from a striking Birmingham bin worker. Delegates debated health and safety, union elections and governance, the Firefighter 100 Lottery and the Accident and Injury Fund.

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Campaign against Climate Change trade union group @cacctu.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

This evening! Fringe meeting on Firefighters and the Climate Emergency at @fbunational.bsky.social conference. Speakers inc. @fbu-ags.bsky.social @claraunite.bsky.social

Firefighters and the Climate Emergency
Ben Selby, FBU Assistant General Secretary
Clara Paillard, Unite Grassroots Climate Justice Caucus & CACCTU
Chris Baugh, GMB Branch Chair
(personal capacity) & former Assistant General Secretary of PCS
Andy Warren, London FBU NE Area Organiser
Chair: Kasey LeGall, FBU B&EMM Secretary
Conference fringe meeting Thurs 22 May 6pm

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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Two firefighters and one member of the public have been confirmed dead following a fire incident at Bicester, Oxfordshire. This is terrible news. Our thoughts are with their families, friends and colleagues. The FBU will be on hand to provide support in the coming days.

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Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

The government's announcement this morning was an insult to those who have made the UK their home. These migrants are not "strangers", they are our friends, neighbours, and family members. It is shameful that they are being scapegoated in this way.

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Sarah Owen MP @sarahowen.org.uk · 12/05/2025

I am proud of what immigrants like my mum and those across Luton North have given to our country. Many serve in our NHS, open biz, enrich culture/arts & much more. The best way to avoid becoming an ‘island of strangers’ is investing in communities to thrive - not pitting people against each other.

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Ben Selby @fbu-ags.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Prime minister: "becoming an island of strangers". Every trade unionist worth their salt: “The strangers exist within government; not in the care sector, not in our NHS, not in our communities”. #KeirStarmer

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Ben Selby @fbu-ags.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

The new Northern Ireland Fire Service training facility is fantastic. It shows directly how investing in our public services shall improve outcomes for our communities.

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

80 years since Europe's #liberation, we remember resistance - not as history, but a responsibility. EPSU marked the day by cleaning Brussels' stolpersteine and saying: no to fascism, not then, not now. 📰 Read more via The Brussels Times ⬇️ www.brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/1...

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'Brush the history': Trade unionists clean 'stolpersteine' to honour Liberation Day

"Behind every brass plate, there is a human being who sacrificed everything they have."

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Ben Selby @fbu-ags.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

What a great time had with @srtrcengland.bsky.social yesterday. Celebrating the winners of the schools competition. Well done to all that took part, and especially those winners. Have a look at their work! 👇🏼👇🏿👇🏾👇🏼

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Ben Selby @fbu-ags.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

“Those who want to divide the workers have resorted to the foulest methods.” - James Larkin #MayDay2025

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Ben Selby @fbu-ags.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

The FBU recommended that the offer is accepted. What is it: 🔥 3.2% more in 👨🏼‍🚒 pockets, from 1 July 🔥 Recruits will go straight onto development pay - an increase of £1,177 🔥Negotiations to begin to ensure a fairer pay system that removes pay inequality, and pays for the skills firefighters undertake

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Ben Selby @fbu-ags.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Ventured into a place full of great memories today, where I started on my journey of representing firefighters. Really nice to see some familiar faces.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Solidarity with the Birmingham bin strikers. There's plenty of wealth - it just needs redistributing. We should pay people who run our services properly and treat them with dignity. Solidarity. ✊🏼

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Ben Selby @fbu-ags.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Our 2025 Women’s School is underway this weekend in Wortley Hall. A fantastic opportunity for women in the fire service to come together, to learn together, and to plan and organise together. Solidarity! @fbunwc.bsky.social @fbunational.bsky.social

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Ben Selby @fbu-ags.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

On Monday I was able to join up with @srtrcengland.bsky.social, where they were working with @safc.com to provide anti racism training to schools in the north east. The FBU supports SRtRC and together we shall make a difference.

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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Every day firefighters in Mid and West Wales risk their lives to keep the public safe. What they're asking in return is simple: respect their terms and conditions. FBU members want the proposed shift changes cancelled and a proper response to the serious concerns laid out in the cultural review.

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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Join us in solidarity at the Mid and West Wales FBU rally tomorrow! 📍Service HQ Carmarthen 📆9am 24th March Defend your terms & conditions and your service! #NotOnOurWatch

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London May Day Organising Committee @ldnmayday.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

📣 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT📣 Eddie Dempsey, @rmtunion.bsky.social will be speaking at our rally. This #MayDay we say Yes to Workers Rights, No to the Far Right. 1 May | Assemble 12 noon | Clerkenwell Green

Promotional poster for May Day event on May 1st, featuring speaker Eddie Dempsey, RMT General Secretary. The poster includes text supporting workers' rights and opposing the far right, with event details for London locations and times.

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Ben Selby @fbu-ags.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

A fantastic opportunity to hear from Dr Julieta Lobato and Professor Matthew Finkin on the struggles workers and trade unions face in Argentina and the U.S respectively and of course the impact on labour law as a result of turbo charged neoliberal populism.

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Leeds Rhinos @leedsrhinos.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Leeds Rhinos have announced that Chief Executive Gary Hetherington will leave the club at the end of the 2025 Betfred Super League season. More here: www.therhinos.co.uk/article/2145...

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Ben Selby @fbu-ags.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

“We need more social budgets than ever, more social rights, more social welfare, more public housing policy, more – and better – employment. The other approach is to fall into the dialogue of the far right, and there the far right wins.” www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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‘If you fall into the dialogue of the far right, the far right wins’: Spain’s deputy PM on the need for workers’ rights

Yolanda Díaz Pérez’s leftwing government has championed employment reform similar to Labour’s proposals – and she tells British business there is nothing to fear

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Ben Selby @fbu-ags.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Fantastic night on Saturday with The Dubliners! 🇮🇪 🎵 🎸 🎙️

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Ben Selby @fbu-ags.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Solidarity to all on #internationalwomensday This year the @fbunwc.bsky.social secured a huge uplift to maternity pay. More to do, but a significant shift that many will benefit from. Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it!

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Leeds Rhinos @leedsrhinos.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

The Rhinos make it back to back wins as they defeat Castleford at AMT Headingley Rhinos 38 - 24 Tigers 🤝 In partnership #Anchor #ButtertheFoodButtertheMood

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Leeds Rhinos @leedsrhinos.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

It is a comprehensive win for the Rhinos as they secure the victory against Salford Salford Red Devils 6 - 32 Rhinos 🤝 In partnership #Anchor #ButtertheFoodButtertheMood

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