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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 3h

😮‍💨 Finding it hard to keep up with #GFTU? It's true, we're EVERYWHERE. From education to campaigns, events, resources and news from across the movement, our newsletter brings it all together. 🌱 Join our growing mailing list - gftu.org.uk/newsletter-subscription Image © Jess Hurd

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 02/10/2026

🔙 Revisiting our Fed News archive from May 2025: The Employment Rights Bill and the Emperor’s New Clothes! A look at workers’ rights, security and the need for meaningful collective power. 📖 Read & subscribe: gftu.substack.com/p/the-employment-… #GFTU

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 01/10/2026

✊ This Black History Month, the #GFTU and @gftuet.org.uk celebrates Black workers and trade unionists who have fought for equality, justice and dignity at work. 🚩 We remember their struggles, celebrate their achievements and continue to organise for a fairer future. #BlackHistoryMonth

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 30/09/2026

📱 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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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

🗃 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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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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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 · 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

Promotional flyer for the book 'Reindustrialise Britain: A Strategy for Wealth Creation' by Costas Lapavitsas, Larry Elliott, and Doug Nicholls. Features a 50% discount offer with code RBW50. Includes a brief description of the book's focus on economic empowerment and sustainability. Website and social media icons for Polity Books are at the bottom.

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

Get a copy of Costas's new book, written alongside Doug Nicholls and Larry Elliott, here: www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?b... #GFTU #OurEconomyIsntWorking #TUC2026 #TUC26

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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

Available to take away on stall 57 at #TUC2026 #TUC26 Subscribe here: gftu.substack.com #TUC2026 #TUC26 #GFTU #OurEconomyIsntWorking

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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

A group of individuals stand on a cobblestone street holding a vibrant banner for the General Federation of Trade Unions. The banner is colorful, featuring various illustrations and text related to education and power. The street is lined with historic buildings, and a crowd is visible in the background.

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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

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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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

A digital card displays a news article titled "The great rail reset. Union backs a new start to rebuild the rail industry within Great British Railways (GBR)" from Federation News. The card features a partial British flag above the text.

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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-…

Poster featuring a pier with Victorian-style architecture. Text reads: "General Federation of Trade Unions. Fish & Chips on the pier. Brighton Palace Pier. 13.09.26. 8pm till late. Sponsored by Morrish Solicitors.

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

Sunday cont 🚩 @ieruk.bsky.social X CTUF fringe RSVP for our much awaited 🐟🍟fish and chips social on the pier & 🎥outdoor cinema, Sunday 13 September, sponsored by Morrish Solidarity campaign : actionnetwork.org/events/gftu-...

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

See our 🧵 below for our rundown for the top fringes. Sunday 🚩 Viva La Solidaridad fringe

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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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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 03/09/2026

⛔ Over thirty years without the #RightToStrike. We’re revisiting Steve Gillan, POA General Secretary, on prison officers’ trade union rights and the campaign to repeal Section 127. ✊ Subscribe to our Substack - substack.com/@gftu #GFTU #POA #ThrowbackThursday

This is a screenshot of an article titled "The right to strike for Prison Officers" by Steve Gillian, General Secretary of POA, on GFTU Substack. The image below the title shows a crowd holding signs saying "The Right to Strike." A note mentions the article was first published in September 2024.

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 02/09/2026

Forget another conference room and lukewarm buffet…🥱 Join #GFTU on #Brighton Pier for 🐟🍟 fish & chips, 🎬 Iron Ladies on the big screen and 🌊 the seafront as your backdrop. If you're at #TUC2026, don't miss it: actionnetwork.org/events/gftu-fish-…

A seagull perched on a railing at Brighton Palace Pier. Text overlay announces an event by the General Federation of Trade Unions on September 13, 2026, from 8pm till late. The event features free fish and chips and is sponsored by Morrish Solicitors.

Poster for an event titled "Iron Ladies Screening on the pier," featuring a backdrop of a pier scene on a large screen. The date is 13.09.26 at 8 pm till late, and it is sponsored by Morrish Solicitors, hosted by the General Federation of Trade Unions.

Poster advertising a "Fish & Chips on the Pier" event, organised by the General Federation of Trade Unions. It features a view of the Brighton Palace Pier. The event is on September 13, 2026, starting at 8 PM. Sponsored by Morrish Solicitors.

A promotional poster featuring the event "Iron Ladies: On the Pier" presented by the General Federation of Trade Unions. The background is filled with vintage photos related to women's labor movements. It includes the text: "Here we go, here we go... for the women of the working class!" The event date is 13.09.26, starting at 8pm. Sponsored by Morrish Solicitors.

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 01/09/2026

🎊Our Educational Trust launched the 2026-2027 education programme two months ago. 🚨 650+ learners recruited 🚨 2 courses full Accessible, practical education, rooted in solidarity and collective action ready when you are - gftuet.org.uk/education #GFTU #GFTUET #BackToSchool

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Two individuals are standing side by side in front of a screen. The person on the left is holding a certificate. The person on the right is wearing a GFTU T-shirt. Both are smiling.

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 31/08/2026

Our #WhatsApp channel is just another resource we've utilised to make recieving the updates you care about more accessible. 🔴 That's what we do at #GFTU. Listen to what workers want and need and get to work. ✊ Subscribe today: whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCjXgBJZg… #WorkersMovement

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 28/08/2026

September is in sight 👀🍂 🔥 Keep your head warm and show off our founding principles this autumn, all whilst supporting the home of education 🏡 🚩 Limited stock available, first come, first served - gftuet.org.uk/product/gftu-beanie #GFTU #GFTUET #MOTM #MerchOfTheMonth #Merch

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 27/08/2026

🔙 #ThrowbackThursday Revisiting Mick Whelan’s powerful policy analysis on workers’ rights, trade union unity and building a better future. First published in September 2024. As Mick puts it: “Do it for the grandkids.” 💯 Subscribe to our Substack - substack.com/@gftu #GFTU #TBT

Poster with the heading "Policy Analysis" by Mick Whelan, Chair of TULO and General Secretary of ASLEF. The bottom section features three campaign posters: one titled "Labour's New Deal for Working People" and another "Labour's Plan to Make Work Pay" from Change.

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 26/08/2026

✊ We're delighted that Morrish Solicitors are sponsoring this year's #GFTU Fish & Chips Social on #Brighton Pier. 📢 Great food, a giant outdoor cinema and even better company - actionnetwork.org/events/gftu-fish-… #TUC2026

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 25/08/2026

🚀 Have you joined our #WhatsApp channel yet? If not, you're missing updates on: 📢 Announcements 📅 Events 📖 Campaigns 🗞️ News Everything you need, delivered directly to you - whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCjXgBJZg… #GFTU

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