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Josie Irwin

@josieirwin.bsky.social
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Likes hill walking, mountains & South Downs, opera and football, Chelsea FC. Works for UNISON. Lives in Lewes, East Sussex.

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Josie Irwin @josieirwin.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Ministers need to think again and pay WASPI women compensation @unison.org.uk @WASPI
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 13/03/2025
“This announcement will have left NHS England staff reeling,” UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea on news NHS England is to be abolished. “Ministers must reassure employees there’s a robust plan to rejuvenate a flailing NHS and deliver for working people.” Full statement: unsn.uk/3RaULxi
Partial image of a health worker in scrubs. NHS England abolition: government must show it has a plan for the NHS.
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WASPI Campaign @waspicampaign.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
MPs will debate #WASPI compensation on Monday, 17 March. Vote will not be binding on the government. committees.parliament.uk/committee/32...
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MPs to debate a petition relating to compensation for women affected by state pension changes - Committees - UK Parliament
On Monday 17 March, MPs will debate a petition relating to compensation for women affected by state pension changes.
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 13/03/2025
“The way this has been handled has created a real sense of chaos,” UNISON head of health Helga Pile Helga talks to Adrian Chiles on BBC Radio 5 Live about the impact on staff of the government's announcement that NHS England is to be abolished.
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 08/03/2025
Thank you to North West UNISON for welcoming UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea and head of equality @josieirwin.bsky.social Irwin to a fantastic International Women’s Day event 💜 Great speakers from @thompsons.law @fawcettsociety.bsky.social society and Labour historian Professor Mary Davis
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea (centre) with members Professor Mary DavisUNISON general secretary Christina McAnea addresses International Women's day eventJosie Irwin, head of equality
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Josie Irwin @josieirwin.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Happy International Women's Day! We have so much to thank our predecessors for! www.unison.org.uk/news/magazin...
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Women and trade unions | Magazine, moving | News | UNISON National
Women have always been central to trade unions and the fight for a more equal society. To celebrate Women's History Month we've put together a timeline of some of the key dates for women and the trade...
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Josie Irwin @josieirwin.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Today's women have so much to thank their campaigning predecessors for. So much has changed - for the good. But misogyny remains a threat. The fight for equality goes on.
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WASPI Campaign @waspicampaign.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
“You can check your pension age on the Govt website” says DWP boss. Funnily enough, that’s what #WASPI women did, and until 2016 it gave them the wrong age. Maladminstration requiring compensation. www.express.co.uk/finance/pers...
express.co.uk
WASPI update as MPs probe DWP's 'remarkable' reason for not compensating
The Ombudsman previously suggested payouts up to £2,950 but the Government said recently there would be no compensation.
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 17/01/2025
Unfortunately UNISON’s National Black Members Conference, due to take place this weekend in Llandudno, has been postponed. A burst water main in the local vicinity has meant hotels have closed and they are unable to accept delegates.
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WASPI Campaign @waspicampaign.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Survey that Labour relies on to say #WASPI women knew of pension age changes only asked around 200 women born in 1950s - therefore designated as WASPI women. Cherry picking unreliable data to suit a decision that flies in the face of justice. @lizkendallmp.bsky.social inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
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'I'm a Waspi woman and I'm furious - I had no idea my pension age would change'
In December, the Prime Minister referenced a 2006 survey which stated 90 per cent of Waspi women were aware of the pension age rise and understood its impact
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WASPI Campaign @waspicampaign.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
At least 35 Labour MPs have now spoken out publicly criticising the government for not offering compensation to #WASPI women hit by pension reforms. ://labourlist.org/2025/01/women-state-pension-age-waspi-increase-labour-mps-vote/ – via LabourList
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WASPI women compensation row: List of Labour MPs speaking out grows to 35 – LabourList
At least 35 Labour MPs have now spoken out publicly criticising the government for not offering compensation to WASPI women hit by pension reforms. The…
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Josie Irwin @josieirwin.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
You can see the sneer on the faces of those who wrote the report in the conclusions. It's as if #WASPI women never paid tax. Disgusting doesn't go near it. @waspicampaign.bsky.social @unison.org.uk
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Josie Irwin @josieirwin.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Misogyny and violence against women are rising at alarming rates worldwide. There's a socialist and cultural issue that must be addressed.
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 18/12/2024
Who are migrant workers? Doctors, care workers, nurses, teachers, healthcare assistants, paramedics, students, your neighbour, our grandparents. Today is International #MigrantsDay, we’re looking at the contribution migrants make and the UK's story of migration.
Silhouettes of people's profiles in many colours. International migrants day
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 18/12/2024
Opinion: Inspiring action and change for disabled workers | UNISON National buff.ly/3Dps2l6
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Opinion: Inspiring action and change for disabled workers | Article, News | News | UNISON National
UK Disability History Month helps to recognise the valuable role disabled people play at work and in society
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 18/12/2024
‘These are women who have had the rug pulled from underneath them’ Josie Irwin, UNISON head of equality, on BBC Breakfast on the women affected by age-related changes to the state pension @waspicampaign.bsky.social
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Josie Irwin @josieirwin.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Wrong decision. Stunning disregard for women who worked in low paid jobs in public service. Bad political choice. The Government must rethink this @waspicampaign.bsky.social
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Rose Gallagher MBE @gallagherrose.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Horrifying data and experiences of violence experienced by staff including students. No national data base exists to inform learning and Prevention. Urgent leadership needed. #SFAConference2024 @kimsunley.bsky.social @josieirwin.bsky.social @patientsafetylearning.org
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WASPI Campaign @waspicampaign.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
#WASPI women need to know what “working at pace” means. Without a deadline, it is meaningless. We need firm implementation dates for a proper compensation scheme. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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Josie Irwin @josieirwin.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Hello! I've just joined bluesky. Looking forward to thoughtful discussion and interesting posts.
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WASPI South East Essex @waspiseessex.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
When a respected reporter asked Sir Keir Starmer ,on his flight to a world summit in Rio de Janerio ,about #WASPI women he said “The DWP secretary will be making a statement on this in the not too distant future.” www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
standard.co.uk
Sir Keir Starmer tells Waspi women there will be pension update ‘in near future’
The Prime Minister was speaking at the G20 summit.
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