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Aegis the Union @aegistheunion.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🚀Launched today | We're growing our union with our new Activist role. From the introduction of AI to changes at work, we're clear that workers must be at the centre of these discussions. Nothing about us, without us. #AegistheUnion #AegisActivist #FinanceWorkers #Finance

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 19h

📱 Get the #GFTU in your pocket. Our WhatsApp channel is your go-to source for real-time updates, exclusive opportunities, upcoming events, and important news. 🖱 Follow our WhatsApp channel today - whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCjXgBJZg… #UnionNews #TradeUnionMovement

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 29/09/2026

🚩 Sunday 4 October marks 90 years since the #BattleOfCableStreet. 📍 ASSEMBLE ✊ MARCH 🎤 RALLY Volunteer as a steward: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respons… #GFTU #CableStreet90

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 28/09/2026

Our round-up of #September lands in your inbox very soon 🛬 We've got some BIG updates, events to share and campaigns we're supporting that we can't wait to tell you about. 📣 📩 If you're not already part of our community, sign up today - gftu.org.uk/newsletter-subscription #GFTU

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Cardiff Transformed @cardifftransformed.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

@sarahwoolley1.bsky.social speaks about the General Strike of 1926 “an extraordinary moment in history” and “solidarity in action” in our opening plenary at Cardiff Transformed #CardiffTransformed2026 @bfawu.bsky.social @gftu.org.uk

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 25/09/2026

In 1936, working-class communities, trade unionists and anti-fascists stood together to stop Mosley’s march through East London. Mark the anniversary 👉 togetheroncablestreet.com/events #GFTU #CableStreet90 #CableStreet #AntiFascism #TradeUnions

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 24/09/2026

It’s the workers, not the wealth: Who is our economy really working for? 🔁 Share @brianamcdaid.bsky.social, from our affiliate @aegistheunion.bsky.social , on political economy & how we can organise finance workers: gftu.substack.com/p/its-the-workers-not-the-wealth-who #GFTU #AegistheUnion

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It’s the workers, not the wealth: Who is our economy really working for?

By Brian McDaid, General Secretary, Aegis the Union

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Cardiff Transformed @cardifftransformed.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

After a Century of Struggle, Join is to see what we can learn 100 YEARS SINCE THE GENERAL STRIKE #CardiffTransformed2026 with @alunburge.bsky.social and @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social @gftu.org.uk @bfawu.bsky.social @tssa.bsky.social 📅 26 September 2026, 10am 🎟️ bit.ly/45vUHQ3

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 24/09/2026

🗃 In this piece from our archive, Sarah Kilpatrick former VP of @neunion.bsky.social, reflects on education, workers on the frontline & the power of collective action. 📖 Read & follow #GFTU on Substack: gftu.substack.com/p/fighting-for-a-… #ThrowbackThursday

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 23/09/2026

📋 Our affiliate, @SWU_UK, has published a fantastic report on this year’s #GFTU Summer School. 👀 Read here - swu-union.org.uk/2026/09/general-fe… 🔥 Book your place - gftuet.org.uk/courses/gftu-summer-s… #SummerSchool

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 22/09/2026

📬 Our #GFTU newsletter brings together news, campaigns, events, updates from our affiliates and partners, and the work happening across the Federation. 🚩 Pause, catch up and see what’s happening beyond your own workplace or union - gftu.org.uk/newsletter-subscription

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Strike Map @strikemap.org · 22/09/2026

Fancy another #UnionWin🏆? Go on then How about a huge 52% increase of pay for lowest paid staff? When workers fight back, they win When our movement uses its social weight together, we win When one group of workers wins, we all win Victory to @unitetheunion.bsky.social #StrikeMap

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 21/09/2026

📲 We can't afford to detach right now. Follow the #GFTU WhatsApp Channel 🚀 - whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCjXgBJZg… 📢 We bring you announcements from us, news and updates from our partners and affiliates, and campaigns from across the wider trade union movement. #TradeUnionMovement

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Aegis the Union @aegistheunion.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Across the FTSE 100, median CEO pay has now reached around x130 times the pay of the average finance worker we represent. 📣 Share @brianamcdaid.bsky.social moving our Motion 70 at #TUC2026. 🤝 We’re building a union for ALL finance workers. Join us via the link below 👇 #AegisTheUnion

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Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association @sstatradeunion.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Yesterday, our GS Seamus and President Monique delivered our charter for #Secondary school teachers to Government. 🙌 400+ members have backed our #ItsNotWorkloadItsStress charter. ✍️ Add your name: bit.ly/SSTAcharter #SSTA #Education #Workload #Scotland #Teachers

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 18/09/2026

This October marks 90 years since East London communities united to stop Mosley’s fascists marching through #CableStreet. 🎭 Talks, walks, theatre, music, poetry & more. 👉 See the full programme: togetheroncablestreet.com/events #GFTU #TheyShallNotPass #BattleOfCableStreet

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 18/09/2026

✊ On #InternationalEqualPayDay, the #GFTU stands with workers everywhere fighting for equal pay. 🚩Fair pay, transparency and strong trade unions are key to closing the gender pay gap and building fairer workplaces. #EqualPay #PayEquality #TradeUnions #GenderEquality

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 17/09/2026

👀 What does a real New Deal for Workers look like? Better individual rights matter, but workers also need collective power: strong trade unions, sectoral collective bargaining and a real voice at work. 📰 Read the #GFTU article: gftu.substack.com/p/a-new-deal-for-… #ThrowbackThursday

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 17/09/2026

🔔 Never miss updates and announcements from #GFTU, partners and affiliates when you subscribe to our #WhatsAppChannel - whatsapp.com/channel/0029...

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Strike Map @strikemap.org · 17/09/2026

NEW 🚨 | Introducing our #StrikeMap #SolidarityFund pin. During this important #GeneralStrike100 year, we have been inspired by the incredible organising of women supporting the strike and the lockout that followed. Selling miners' lamp badges to support families. 1/2

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 16/09/2026

📚 NEW: Reindustrialise Britain 🔥 A bold strategy for rebuilding Britain’s economy, empowering workers and creating shared prosperity. 📖 Use code RBW50 for 50% off - www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?book… #GFTU

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Aegis the Union @aegistheunion.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We've been at @tuc.org.uk , discussing the priorities of finance workers 📝 Composite 13 backed our campaign, AI Starts With Workers 🗣️ The voice of workers & their trade unions has to be integral to all technological change in the workplace #AegisTheUnion #AIStartsWithWorkers

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 16/09/2026

"Britain is broken because Britain has moved away from making things." 📖 Read and share Costas Lapavitsas , in our special @tuc.org.uk edition of #FederationNews. gftu.substack.com/p/britain-ne... #GFTU #OurEconomyIsntWorking #TUC2026 #TUC26

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 16/09/2026

💖Our #TUC2026 Congress highlight... Hosting Osnay Miguel Colina from Central de Trabajadores de Cuba at our Sunday night social, sponsored by Morrish Solicitors. We stand with the Cuban people against the illegal blockade ✊. Viva Cuba 🇨🇺 #TUC26 #GFTU #Cuba

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 16/09/2026

⛔ Our economy isn’t working 🚧 At #TUC26, we’ve been talking about the need for a different kind of economy, one that prioritises wealth creation and puts workers at the heart of it. Join a @gftuet.org.uk political economy course here: gftuet.org.uk/education #TUC2026 #GFTU #Economy

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 15/09/2026

Standing room only at our political economy lunch time fringe, co-organised with Arise. Our economy isn't working. We need an an irreversible shift in the balance of power and wealth to working people. (C) Photos, @redhen90.bsky.social #GFTU #TUC2026 #TUC26 #TUC2026

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 15/09/2026

"We need more state-owned financial institutions directing investment into building publicly owned industries that can create new higher value manufacturing and service jobs." Share @rmtunion.bsky.social 's Eddie Dempsey #FedNews article: gftu.substack.com/p/reindustrialisation-will-need-a-change

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 14/09/2026

The best ideas often start with a conversation. 📖 Our newsletter is packed with stories from across the trade union movement that spark discussion, share experience and inspire action - gftu.org.uk/newsletter-subscription #GFTU

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 14/09/2026

Read all about it 📰 Our latest #FederationNews is out now. Download yours: gftu.org.uk/federationnews Available to collect from stall 57 at @tuc.org.uk #GFTU #FedNews #TUC26 #TUC2026

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 14/09/2026

What a special night 🤩 Thank you to everyone that joined our fish and chip social last night, kindly sponsored by Morrish. A pleasure to host Osnay Miguel Colina from Central de Trabajadores de Cuba. #TUC26 #GFTU #CubaSolidarity

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 13/09/2026

“Unity Works” @tuc.org.uk president and POA general secretary, Steve Gillan, addresses #TUC2026. #GFTU #UnityWorks

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 13/09/2026

✅First fringe of @tuc.org.uk Congress complete. A great lineup of speakers, and an important opportunity to learn from the inspiring struggles of people across Latin America, and how their movements continue to inspire working people and activists around the world. #GFTU #TUC2026

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 13/09/2026

Ahead of the start of #TUC206, @gawainlittle.bsky.social, sets out why our economy isn’t working, and why our movement must fix, in the latest issue of #FederationNews. Read & share: gftu.substack.com/p/our-econom... 📰 Printed copies are available from stall 57. #GFTU #OurEconomyIsntWorking

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Our economy isn’t working – and our movement must fix it!

by Gawain Little, General Secretary GFTU

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 13/09/2026

We are ready at #TUC2026 for the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Congress in #Brighton. Come see us at stall 57 and claim your #OurEconomyIsntWorking goodie bag. Join us tonight on the Pier from 8pm for our social with Morrish. #GFTUET #TUed #TradeUnions #GeneralStrike100

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 11/09/2026

🎺 Announcement | Celebrate the 90th anniversary of the #BattleOfCableStreet ✊ ASSEMBLE 📢 MARCH 🎤PUBLIC RALLY 📅 Sunday 4 October ℹ Follow the page: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=615… #GFTU #CableStreet90 #CableStreet #TheyShallNotPass #TheyDidNotPass

A flyer for the Cable Street 90 event, dated 1936-2026, with the slogan "They Did Not Pass, They Shall Not Pass." It promotes an assembly at Tower Hamlets Town Hall, London, at 12:00 pm, and a march to Cable Street, London. A public rally with speeches, poetry, and music is scheduled from 14:30 until late at St George’s Gardens, London. The flyer also includes the message "No to Racism, No to Antisemitism, No to Islamophobia.

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Cardiff Transformed @cardifftransformed.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

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GFTU WIN: WIN Services @gftuwinwin.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🔦 We're spotlighting a valued partner of @gftu.org.uk, Morrish Solicitors. 👀 They have released some highly anticipated updates. 📰Read the full article to find out more- linkedin.com/pulse/winwin... #GFTUWinWin #MorrishSolicitors #WinWin #Partner #EmploymentRightsAct

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 10/09/2026

🚆✊ Let's look back at The Great Rail Reset article, making the case for a rail system that puts workers, passengers and public ownership at its heart. By former GS of @rmtunion.bsky.social, Mick Lynch. Published Sept 2024. 📖 Subscribe - substack.com/@gftu #GFTU #ThrowbackThursday

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Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association @sstatradeunion.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Over the past 2 months, we’ve been recruiting #EarlyCareerTeachers secondary teachers to join the #SSTA. Our members have drawn on years of experience to produce specialist guides designed to support teachers through placement, probation and beyond. #SecondaryEducation #Probationers #Placement

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 10/09/2026

📢 Colombia’s Far-Right Threat: Trade Unions & Peace Under Attack @jfcolombia.bsky.social at @tuc.org.uk to discuss the growing threats to Colombia’s trade unions, peace movement & social rights. 📅 Tues 15 Sept | 12.45pm 📍 Meeting Room 1C, Brighton Centre #GFTU #TUC2026 #JusticeForColombia

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 09/09/2026

What makes the perfect union social? 🐟 Fish & chips 🌊 Brighton Pier 🎬 Outdoor cinema ✊ Your Congress comrades Sounds like Sunday night sorted. Join #GFTU at #TUC2026 for our Fish & Chips Social - actionnetwork.org/events/gftu-fish-…

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Cardiff Transformed @cardifftransformed.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

After a Century of Struggle, Join is to see what we can learn 100 YEARS SINCE THE GENERAL STRIKE #CardiffTransformed2026@alunburge.bsky.social @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social @tssa.bsky.social @bfawu.bsky.social @cardiffunison.bsky.social @gftu.org.uk 📅 26 September 2026 10am 🎟️ bit.ly/45vUHQ3

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Strike Map @strikemap.org · 08/09/2026

Our national affiliate, @fbunational.bsky.social, is winning 🏆. 🧑‍🚒114 Firefighter posts saved. 🚒13 Fire stations saved. 📈Increased levels of funding. These wins make firefighters & our communities safer. Share this video 📹 strikemap.org #StrikeMap #UnionWins

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 07/09/2026

Our guide to #TUC2026 👋Find us at stall 57 in the exhibition and take away our free goodie bag. #GFTU #Congress #Brighton #TradeUnions

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 07/09/2026

📬 12 emails a year. Countless opportunities. Be the first to hear about #GFTU news, campaigns, events, training, exclusive resources and the work of our affiliates. 🔔 Join a growing community of trade unionists who stay informed - gftu.org.uk/newsletter-subscription

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