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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 08/10/2026

The Right to Food commission has launched its brand-new report, setting out a clear plan to deliver food security by 2035. Now it’s time to turn that plan into action. #RightToFood🍽️ #GFTU 1/2

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Social Workers Union @swu-uk.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

After ten years as SWU General Secretary, John McGowan leaves behind far more than an office. He leaves a stronger Social Workers Union, a louder collective voice for social workers, and a legacy built on integrity, courage and compassion: swu-union.org.uk/2026/08/john...

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Sol Gamsu @solgamsu.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

On the class dynamics of education policy, the preservation of elite education & Labour's inability to articulate class struggle thru education. "Unless Burnham offers a substantial change there is little reason for anyone involved in education to vote Labour at all." lwbooks.co.uk/why-does-edu...

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Why does education stay the same? - Lawrence Wishart

Class inequality endures throughout England’s education system, argues Sol Gamsu, in part because of the shared educational background of those who have wielded power. Will Andy Burnham break with the...

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

👋 Meet the Board: @gawainlittle.bsky.social General Secretary of the @gftu.org.uk, a former primary teacher and a long-standing education campaigner. 📚 Read why Gawain is part of our board below 👇 8/9 #Forum

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Gawain Little @gawainlittle.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

At a packed organising meeting to launch the Cable Street 90th anniversary campaign. Mark the date now. 4th October 2026. Outside Tower Hamlets Town Hall at midday. They did not pass. They shall not pass. No pasaran!

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 15/06/2026

✊ Our GS, @gawainlittle.bsky.social, was proud to be at last weekend's @cubasolidarity.bsky.social AGM for 2026, reaffirming our commitment to international #Solidarity and support for #Cuba. #GFTU #HandsOffCuba #CubaVive

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Institute of Employment Rights @ieruk.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

In Durham, @gawainlittle.bsky.social of the @gftu.org.uk rams home the importance of the fight for the repeal of all anti-trade union legislation - including the ban on secondary action “You can’t legislate solidarity out of action!” he says. #IER #CTUF

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GFTU Educational Trust @gftuet.org.uk · 14/07/2026

Guess what's back👀... our Strategy Series🎉 🚀 Designed to teach the movement how to build the power and the capacity to improve worker's lives. 🔥 FT. Angela Davis | Jaz Brisack | @gawainlittle.bsky.social Register here: gftuet.org.uk/education #GFTUET #StrategySeries

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Strike Map @strikemap.org · 14/07/2026

NEW 🚨| 22 trade union leaders, representing more than 1.3 million workers, are calling on @rockstargames.com to stop playing games with workers' rights and recognise the @gameworkers.co.uk . Read and share the letter below 👇 #Solidarity #StrikeMap

Dear Jenn Kolbe and Rob Spampinato

Rockstar stop playing games with workers rights

We call on Rockstar Games to recognise the IWGB Rockstar Union.

The success of the video games industry comes from the efforts of its workers and it is essential that structures are created to ensure the workers have a voice in decision making.

Without the Rockstar workforce, Grand Theft Auto would not be one of the highest grossing video game franchises of all time. Now Rockstar workers must be given a seat at the table so they can share in this success.

The IWGB has a proud record bringing together workers in the video games sector - launched by the Game Workers Unite international and lately having achieved the first recognition agreement in the sector at ZA/UM.

Workers at Rockstar have chosen the IWGB for their union, and it is only right that Rockstar respects their choice and agrees to bargain with them.

Every worker, including those at Rockstar, deserves to be and should be part of a union.

We hope you will make the right choice.

Yours

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Strike Map @strikemap.org · 01/05/2026

NEW| This #MayDay we’re launching the ❤️Solidarity Fund A permanent easy way you can contribute to support striking workers. Contribute here: bit.ly/StrikeMapSol... #StrikeMap #SolidarityFund #Solidarity #MayDay26

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London May Day Organising Committee @ldnmayday.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

2 weeks until we turn the capital red 🔴🌹🚩 Make it historic. 100 years since 26'. RSVP: bit.ly/LDNMayDayRSVP #LDNMayDay26 #LDN #London #MayDay26 #MayDay

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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

🚨 BREAKING: FBU WIN in Oxfordshire FBU members have been campaigning for months against dangerous proposals for cuts by Oxfordshire County Council. Firefighters' duty is to protect the public – and that is exactly what members have done. When FBU members fight back, we win.

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Strike Map @strikemap.org · 14/04/2026

Strike threat successful. ✅ Cuts stopped ✅ Fighting back is the only way ✅ Up the workers! Well done Oxfordshire @fbunational.bsky.social. #StrikeMap

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 30/03/2026

Our general secretary, @gawainlittle.bsky.social, on the three things you can do after the incredible 500,000 strong @togetheralliance.bsky.social march and rally. 1)Register to vote 2)Share the WhatsApp message 3)Organise in your community togetheralliance.org.uk #GFTU #Together

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Gawain Little @gawainlittle.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Excellent meeting in parliament, organised by the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Campaign Committee. An apology for this colonial brutality is long overdue, as is the honest teaching of Britain's colonial history in our schools. @gftu.org.uk is proud to support the campaign wholeheartedly.

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London May Day Organising Committee @ldnmayday.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Workers made history. We carry it forward. 100 years since the #GeneralStrike1926 Be part of the biggest #LDNMayDay for a generation 📅 4 May | RSVP: bit.ly/LDNMayDayRSVP 📽️Platform films #MayDay #MayDay26 #GeneralStrike100

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London May Day Organising Committee @ldnmayday.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

"On May Day we celebrate and defend our movement in the UK and worldwide. Right now it is more important than ever to celebrate and defend Cuba."

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London May Day Organising Committee @ldnmayday.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Speaker Announcement: Kevin Courtney Chair of Cuba Solidarity Campaign. Join us on 4 May to Turn London Red 🚩

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 16/03/2026

General secretary of the #GFTU, @gawainlittle.bsky.social, "BOSTU joins the #GFTU's growing health union section".

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 18/02/2026

Our GS, @gawainlittle.bsky.social, will be at this year's Tyne & Wear #MayDay rally 🔥 #Solidarity forever ✊ #GeneralStrike100 #GFTU

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London May Day Organising Committee @ldnmayday.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Speaker Announcement: Sarah Woolley, General Secretary of @bfawu.bsky.social Join us on 4 May to Turn London Red 🚩

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Musicians' Union (MU) @wearethemu.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

📢 Free training opportunity for Scotland members Want to help challenge the rise of the far right? The new @gftu.org.uk course gives reps practical tools to counter harmful narratives and rebuild solidarity Free places (including food + accom) available 📆 13–14 March, Glasgow 👇 Apply by 27 Feb

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GFTUET courses in Scotland 2026

Please use the below application form to apply for education courses we are delivering in Scotland in 2026. Women's Voices (Women only) - 6th-8th March 2026, Leonardo Hotel Glasgow, deadline 24th Feb....

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London May Day Organising Committee @ldnmayday.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

“This May Day, we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the General Strike of 1926, a reminder that workers make history. Our movement is powerful when it acts together. Solidarity is fundamental to our past and the key to our future.”

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London May Day Organising Committee @ldnmayday.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Speaker Announcement: Steve Wright General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union! Join us on 4 May to Turn London Red 🚩

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London May Day Organising Committee @ldnmayday.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

3 months to go... Be a part of #London #MayDay, Monday 4 May 2026. This year’s theme is ‘Workers Make History’, celebrating 100 years since the 1926 General Strike. RSVP 👉http://bit.ly/LDNMayDayRSVP All out on Monday 4 May 2026. Turn London red 🌹

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Gawain Little @gawainlittle.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Great to have our first #GFTU delegation to the Latin America conference today!

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 07/02/2026

Our first organised #GFTU delegation to Latin America Adelante. #Solidarity is a guiding principle of our federation. Photos (c) Henry Fowler, GFTU #GFTU #Solidarity #Unity #Education

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Strike Map @strikemap.org · 12/01/2026

Solidarity to members of our national affiliate, @neunion.bsky.social, who begin strike action at Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) this week. ⏰7.15am-9.15am 🗓️14 January 📍Find and support your nearest picket line: bit.ly/NEUPickets #StrikeMap 1/2

Solidarity poster for NEU strike at Arthur Terry Learning Partnership. Dates listed. Below, a crowd holds a banner

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Gawain Little @gawainlittle.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

The General Federation of Trade Unions stands in solidarity with the Venezuelan people and calls on the British government to condemn the illegal actions of the Unite States and demand the immediate release of President Maduro.

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 17/12/2025

Our GS, @gawainlittle.bsky.social , has just sent the below congratulations letter to Andrea Egan on her election as @unison.org.uk general secretary. Read the letter in full below 👇 #GFTU #UNISON

text reads: 17/12/2025

Dear Andrea

I am writing to you to offer congratulations on your election as General Secretary of UNISON on behalf of the General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU).

We agree the public sector workers are on the frontlines of chronic underfunding, low pay and outsourcing, and we look forward to working with you and UNISON to address these issues together.

If you need anything from the GFTU, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

Good luck and congratulations again.

In solidarity

Gawain Little
General Secretary
General Federation of Trade

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 06/11/2025

Our GS, @gawainlittle.bsky.social , has just sent the below congratulations letter to Dave Calfe on his election as @aslefunion.bsky.social general secretary. Dave's election follows the retirement of @mickwhelanaslef.bsky.social, a long time friend to #GFTU. We wish them both good luck.

letter reads: Dear Dave

I am writing to you to offer congratulations on your election as General Secretary of ASLEF on behalf of the General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU).

We have a long and proud history working closely with ASLEF, including through our partnership with Strike Map.

We know the vital role that your union plays with the transport sector, at a critical time for transport worker through the development of Great British Railways (GBR).

If you need anything from the GFTU, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

Good luck and congratulations again. You will be excellent.

In solidarity

Gawain Little
General Secretary
General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU)

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GFTU Educational Trust @gftuet.org.uk · 17/10/2025

Become a #Friend of the Trust + gain exclusive perks! 🚨 Access to the 1st of its kind - Virtual Town Hall w/ @gawainlittle.bsky.social + @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social Discover a full breakdown of what you'll receive: t.co/urFG3jToxl 🔗 RSVP here: t.co/KYdwHJgSCN #GFTUET #FriendsofET

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GFTU Educational Trust @gftuet.org.uk · 31/10/2025

🚩 Hear our response to the #RiseOfTheFarRight Virtual Town Hall | 24 Nov, 5pm | @gftu.org.uk's @gawainlittle.bsky.social & @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social ✨Join the first of its kind when you become a #Friend of the Trust - actionnetwork.org/events/friends-of… #GFTUET #GFTU

Promotional poster for a virtual town hall event for Friends of GFTU Educational Trust on 24 November, featuring Sarah Woolley and Gawain Little.

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GFTU Educational Trust @gftuet.org.uk · 05/11/2025

🌐 Our Virtual Town Hall is THE place for ideas to collide, voices to be heard, and where the future of union learning takes shape. Join the discussion + Q&A with @gftu.org.uk's @gawainlittle.bsky.social & @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social 💻 Join from anywhere - t.co/KYdwHJhqsl #GFTUET #Giftmas

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Strike Map @strikemap.org · 24/10/2025

BREAKING 🚨| @unitetheunion.bsky.social has affiliated to #StrikeMap. On affiliating to Strike Map, @unitesharon.bsky.social said, "There is power in a union and Strike Map is building solidarity across the trade union movement." 1/2

Members of Unite the Union holding a banner at a public demonstration. The banner reads 'Support the affiliates to Strike Map' and includes contact information for affiliating with the union.

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Andy McDonald MP @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

The Employment Rights Bill is an important milestone but must be part of a wider strategy to raise living standards and restore labour's share of wealth. Trade unions are central to that, providing the infrastructure through which workers can secure better pay, safer workplaces and a stronger voice.

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Andy McDonald MP @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

The most urgent task of the Labour government is clear: raising living standards. Trade unions are central to that. They are the vehicle through which better pay, safer working conditions, and fairer working workplaces can be achieved. Equipping them effectively is fundamental.

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GFTU Educational Trust @gftuet.org.uk · 15/10/2025

📢 Session announcement How Do We Bring Political Economy Into Our Fights? | @gawainlittle.bsky.social, @gftu.org.uk Join our inaugural Political Economy Conference 👉 gftuet.org.uk/courses/political-eco… 🚨 Limited spaces #GFTUET #PoliticalEconomy #TradeUnions #Workers #GFTU

Promotional poster for the GFTU Political Economy Conference 2025, featuring the title 'How do we bring political economy into our fights?' and an image of the speaker, Gawain Little.

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Security Industry Federation Trade Union @sif-tradeunion.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

SIF Executive Board member, Dr Orlando Mardner, has written a powerful article as we mark Black History Month. In his own words he describes his lived experiences of being a black security worker. You can read more here 👇 sif.org.uk/being-black-...

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GFTU Educational Trust @gftuet.org.uk · 07/10/2025

🚨 Join our first-ever Virtual Town Hall ✅ Speak with @gftu.org.uk's @gawainlittle.bsky.social & @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social, receive updates on our work + live Q+A. Become a #Friend: gftuet.org.uk/friends 🔗 RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/friends-of… #GFTUET

Promotional poster for a town hall event on 24 November featuring Sarah Woolley and Gawain Little from the GFTU. Details at gftuet.org.uk/friends.

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GFTU Educational Trust @gftuet.org.uk · 19/09/2025

Join us in October🍂 🔴 Empowering Workers | @ieruk.bsky.social 🔴 Politics and Parliament | @gawainlittle.bsky.social 🔴 Political Economy International School sessions 1 & 2 🔴 YMDW Sign up before places run out: gftuet.org.uk/education #GFTUET

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 07/09/2025

Our general secretary, @gawainlittle.bsky.social , and our president, @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social , at this afternoon's ¡Viva la Solidaridad! Stand with Latin America Against Trump hosted by Arise festival. #GFTU #InternationalSolidarity #Solidarity

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Strike Map @strikemap.org · 29/08/2025

BREAKING 🚨 | 30 trade unions have written to Hull Trains warning their actions could damage safety culture across the rail industry. Our movement is united in rejecting attacks on union members. We stand with all @aslefunion.bsky.social members. Read & share the letter👇 #StrikeMap

We are writing to you in support of ASLEF members in relation to your vile victimisation of a trade union member who raised health and safety concerns with you.

After 73 days of action, which have seen growing support for the unfairly victimised trade union member, we are urging you to reinstate the member affected and to end this dispute now.

Trade union activity, including raising vital health and safety concerns, is fundamental to the role of effective trade unions in the workplace.The actions of Hull Trains management could damage safety culture across the rail industry.

Today, on 29 August, we stand in solidarity and will be encouraging our members to join the solidarity rally.

We will continue to use the full power and ‘weight’ of our movement to make sure Hull Trains is held to account for these actions.

We urge you to reinstate the colleague affected and ensure an end to escalating levels of action and wider campaigning from our whole movement.

We look forward to you doing the right thing by your staff, commuters who use your trains, and the wider community.

We stand in solidarity with all trade union members at Hull Trains.

Yours Sincerely

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Gawain Little @gawainlittle.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

The General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk will be giving its full support to this solidarity rally. Victory to the Hull Trains strikers!

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 19/06/2025

Our general secretary, @gawainlittle.bsky.social , has sent this letter to Donna Wiggett, congratulating her on her recent election as general secretary of our affiliate, @aepsychologists.bsky.social. #GFTU #Solidarity

Dear Donna

I am writing to you to offer congratulations on your election as General Secretary of the Association of Educational Psychologists (AEP) on behalf of the General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU).

We have a long and proud history working closely with the AEP, most recently supporting the historic industrial action taken by all members.

We know the vital role that Educational Psychologists play within our whole society, from supporting those affected by trauma, to supporting the most vulnerable in our communities.

We look forward to welcoming you at the next GFTU executive meeting and continuing our close working relationship together.

If you need anything from the GFTU, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

Good luck and congratulations again, you will be excellent.

In solidarity

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GFTU Educational Trust @gftuet.org.uk · 27/06/2025

And that’s a wrap 🎬 A fantastic two days with education officers from trade unions, at Quorn Grange . ✊Activist education and development 🖥️ @ericblanc.bsky.social on ‘Worker to Worker’ trainings 🍿Showing of the film ‘UNION’ 👀Sneak peak at our new programme #GFTUET #GFTU #TUed #Education

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