Reposted by Kiri TunksFiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Don't forget, Dr Laura Favaro is on #BBCWomansHour this morning discussing her original research for #FiLiA: Life near Strip Clubs: Women's Voices from UK Cities. 📻 bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002x5rv Listen live from 10am 💥⬆️ 043
Reposted by Kiri TunksFiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Vital new FiLiA research: Life near Strip Clubs: Women’s Voices from UK Cities, by Dr Laura Favaro, reveals how strip clubs are viewed and experienced by women in Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester. Read more here: filia.org.uk/strip-clubs-research #LifeNearStripClubs #WomensVoices #VAWG 099
Reposted by Kiri TunksFiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Huge thanks to @jessasatomp.bsky.social for hosting the well-attended and action-focused launch of our new report by Dr Laura Favaro: Life near Strip Clubs: Women’s Voices from UK Cities, in Parliament yesterday. Read the report here: www.filia.org.uk/strip-clubs-... #NoMoreStripClubs 064
Reposted by Kiri TunksFiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Read our statement re: @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social laying the @equalityhumanright.bsky.social EHRC Code of Practice here ⬇️ 🔗➡️ www.filia.org.uk/latest-news/... #WomensRightsAreHumanRights #NoMoreExcusesfilia.org.ukThe EHRC Code of Practice Has Finally Been Laid — FiLiAThis is a significant legal and political moment: the Minister for Women and Equalities has laid guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) about how organisations should apply the ... 02810
Reposted by Kiri TunksFiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 04/05/2026‘The Cost of Work is Still Far too High’ – Ann Henderson, highlights the need for workplace action on stress, asbestos & sexual harassment – & more Women leading on safety. 🔗 www.filia.org.uk/latest-news/... Written for @mstaronline.bsky.social, posted on the #FiLiA blog with permission #MayDayfilia.org.ukThe Cost of Work is Still Far too High — FiLiAFollowing our March 2026 webinar, preparing for International Workers’ Memorial Day, Ann Henderson, of the FiLiA Trade Union Women’s Network, highlights the need for workplace action on stress, asbest... 043
Reposted by Kiri TunksFiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 02/05/2026Thank you to the @mstaronline.bsky.social for printing Ann Henderson's article about our webinar on Health & Safety as a women's issue, held last month in preparation for #IWMD26 #InternationalWorkersMemorialDay #WorkersDay #MayDay morningstaronline.co.uk/article/cost...morningstaronline.co.ukThe cost of work is still far too highTHIS week members of trade unions, communities and families gathered to mark International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD).Taking time out each year to remember the lives of those who died at work, or as ... 164
Reposted by Kiri TunksFiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Join the FiLiA Trade Union Women's Network to ensure Women’s voices and power are at the heart of the movement. 🔗 filia.org.uk/filia-trade-union-womens-network #UnionsForWomen @kiritunks.bsky.social @ph-severn.bsky.socialfilia.org.ukFiLiA Trade Union Women's Network — FiLiA 032
Reposted by Kiri TunksFiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Being part of a collective labour movement has won real gains for Women but everyone benefits from better pay and working conditions. And unions need to do more. Download here ➡️ www.filia.org.uk/s/FiLiA-TUWN... #WorkersDay2026 #WorkersDay #MayDay 185
Reposted by Kiri TunksFiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 28/04/2026#Asbestos is killing more Women every year. But evidence shows that many still aren’t aware of the disease & how it can be acquired at work. On #IWMD26, read Asbestos: The Invisible Killer by Susan Aitouaziz. 🔗 www.filia.org.uk/latest-news/... #internationalworkersmemorialday #IWMD #mesotheliomafilia.org.ukThe Invisible Killer: Asbestos and the Dangers for Women in the Workplace — FiLiAAsbestos is killing more women every year. But evidence shows that many still aren’t aware of the disease and how it can be acquired at work. This blog is based on a speech given by Susan Aitouaziz fo... 032
Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Check out this @filiacharity.bsky.social TU Women's Network webinar and resources on why Health and Safety is a Women's Issue - getting organised to make workplaces safer for all #IWMD26 #IWMD #UnionsForWomen 011
Reposted by Kiri TunksEquality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 20/04/2026🚨 Are you an employer? Under equality law, you must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of your staff. Our 8-step guide is a useful tool to help you take positive action to prevent and deal with sexual harassment at work. The guide 👉 ow.ly/CCXz50YLbio 111
Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Thanks to @filiacharity.bsky.social for hosting - and posting - the speech I made to the @mstaronline.bsky.social conference last Saturday. Too often women's liberation is something the labour movement pretends to care about while doing the minimum to achieve it. #UnionsForWomen 031
Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 18/04/2026* 8 in 10 workers have experienced abuse at work in the past year * 45% of surveyed workers have experienced threats of physical harm in the last 12 months * 84.1 % of respondents said their roles are public facing. @tuc.org.uk @filiacharity.bsky.social www.tuc.org.uk/news/tuc-8-1...tuc.org.ukTUC – 8 in 10 workers have experienced abuse at work in past yearA new survey published by the TUC today (Friday) shows 8 in 10 surveyed workers have experienced some form of abuse at work in the last year. 011
Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 15/04/2026New resource from @evawuk.bsky.social et al on reframing conversations to challenge disinformation re VAWG www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/not-in-our-n... 000
Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 12/04/2026THE LABOUR movement has “completely neglected” feminist principles, Jeremy Corbyn’s former shadow employment rights secretary said." morningstaronline.co.uk/article/wome...morningstaronline.co.ukWomen’s movement has been ‘systematically’ destroyed, says PidcockTHE LABOUR movement has “completely neglected” feminist principles, Jeremy Corbyn’s former shadow employment rights secretary said.Speaking at the Morning Star conference, former MP and Declassified c... 010
Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Thanks to @mstaronline.bsky.social for a great day. Five panels with lots of interesting speakers. So refreshing to be in a movement space where women's voices were centred and respected. More! 000
Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Impressive speaker ratio at @mstaronline.bsky.social conference today - 18 women to 10 men. Others take note... Great to be part of this panel on women's rights with such inspiring sisters. Onwards! #UnionsForWomen 000
Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Looking forward to a day of discussion and debate at @mstaronline.bsky.social Conference on organised labour 100 years from the General Strike. Pleased to be speaking later for @filiacharity.bsky.social and @womensliball.bsky.social #UnionsForWomen 020
Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 07/04/2026What are lessons of the General Strike? How do we rebuild fighting unions today? Is Britain’s trade union movement a feminist movement and does the British left stand with/for women?" Come & be part of debate @mstaronline.bsky.social conference on Saturday. morningstaronline.co.uk/article/left...morningstaronline.co.ukThe left without class has failed – what comes next?“THE cause of labour is the hope of the world.” Walter Crane’s May Day masterpiece summarises the understanding that has united most socialists for a century and a half: that the organised working cla... 110
Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 03/04/2026"the #Together march was to be a show of unity against the far right and against racism – that's it. And that's why we went." Proud to walk #Together with other women from @filiacharity.bsky.social last weekend. This blog outlines why www.filia.org.uk/latest-news/...filia.org.ukWomen in FiLiA – Reflections on the Past Week — FiLiAIf you looked closely, amid half a million people, you could spot the FiLiA contingent at the Together March. Our politics (small p) haven’t changed – but the context in which we operate has. Read abo... 040
Reposted by Kiri TunksFiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 02/04/2026On Saturday 11th April, @kiritunks.bsky.social will speak for the FiLiA Trade Union Women’s Network at a conference, organised by @mstaronline.bsky.social Kiri will speak as part of the panel, Holding up half the sky – women and the labour movement. 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1926-to-20...eventbrite.co.uk1926 to 2026 -- Organised Labour 100 Years from the General StrikeJoin Ben Chacko, Jeremy Corbyn, Diane Abbott, Eddie Dempsey, Fran Heathcote, Steve Wright, Laura Pidcock and more at this major event 053
Reposted by Kiri TunksWomen's Budget Group @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social · 01/04/2026This is good news for low-paid workers - particularly women, who are twice as likely as men to be in low-paid work. But while this should be an important boost at a time when every pound counts, the reality is that for too many women, any relief is likely to be short-lived.bbc.comMinimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impactMany businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers. 135
Reposted by Kiri TunksNational Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Delegates have debated and passed a motion to defend the right to protest. Conference believes the freedom of assembly and the right to protest are fundamental to a democratic society and they must be defended. It opposes any attempts by the government to intensify this. #NEU2026 📷 Kois Miah 083
Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 28/03/2026Great to be on the @togetheralliance.bsky.social demo today - the range of groups was huge and diverse. Some political differences for sure but we stood together today in huge numbers against the Far-Right. #NoPasaran #Together 073
Reposted by Kiri TunksFiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Planning for #InternationalWorkersMemorialDay? Come to the FiLiA Trade Union Women's Network #webinar to listen to Women active in health & safety on why it's a Women's issue. 🗓️ Thursday 26th March 7PM 🌐 Online 🎟️ bit.ly/FiLiAIWMD #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHealth 022
Reposted by Kiri TunksOldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 20/03/2026NEW BLOG POST! For #Portsmouth100, the centenary of #Portsmouth's city status, and #WomensHistoryMonth, we've been looking at some of Portsmouth's railwaywomen. Read more here, including about the Allaway sisters, Ethel & Alice: www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/portsmouths-... 12013
Reposted by Kiri TunksRMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Susan Longman & Charlotte Atherton – Britain’s first female railway track workers? Many thanks to our friends @rwldproject.bsky.social for uncovering this forgotten history. rmtunion.org/3NBv4YPrmtunion.orgSusan Longman & Charlotte Atherton – Britain’s first female railway track workers?New research sheds light on a forgotten history. 1117
Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Sobering truths about the commercial sex trade in this new joint report from specialist organisations. #WomenFirst 011
Reposted by Kiri TunksProject Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Book now for our event on the preventable murders of Fiona Holm & Naomi Hunte, and why women need systemic changes. Now with extra speaker Jennifer Brown, who joins us from the Mannheim Centre for Criminology @lsesocialpolicy.bsky.social Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/never-forg...eventbrite.co.ukNever Forgotten: Violence Against Women and Systemic FailuresIs it time to radically reform policing, law and social protection to tackle the epidemic in gender-based violence in the UK? 013
Reposted by Kiri TunksFiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Campaigning for health & safety at work has focussed on men, with the risks to Women under-reported, under-recognised & underestimated. Come along to this women-only #webinar to hear from trade union women active in H&S work. 🗓️ Thursday 26th March 7pm 🌐 Online via Zoom 🎟️ bit.ly/FiLiAIWMD 033
Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Together Alliance March Saturday 28th March Together Alliance March Saturday 28th March March! March! March! More details from @togetheralliance.bsky.social #TOGETHER 010
Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 18/03/2026"Understanding the different risks faced by Women and men, and tailoring solutions to diverse needs, is vital in successfully challenging dangerous working environments and practices." @filiacharity.bsky.social Health & Safety webinar Thursday 26th March 7pm www.tickettailor.com/events/filia...tickettailor.comRegister for #FiLiAIWMD here – Health & Safety is a Women’s Issue! – ZoomHealth & Safety is a Women’s Issue! – Zoom, Thu 26 Mar 2026 - Ahead of International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD) in April, our next event will be a webinar on how women can make workplaces he... 071
Reposted by Kiri TunksFiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 10/03/2026Ahead of #InternationalWorkersMemorialDay, the FiLiA Trade Union Women's Network are holding a panel #webinar on how Women can make workplaces healthy & safe: Health & Safety is a Women’s Issue! 🗓️ Thursday 26th March 7PM 🌐 Online via Zoom 🎟️ bit.ly/FiLiAIWMD #WomensHistoryMonthbit.lyRegister for #FiLiAIWMD here – Health & Safety is a Women’s Issue! – ZoomHealth & Safety is a Women’s Issue! – Zoom, Thu 26 Mar 2026 - Ahead of International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD) in April, our next event will be a webinar on how women can make workplaces he... 065
Reposted by Kiri TunksLabour Women's Declaration @labwomendec.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Women’s sex-based rights matter in law, policy and public life. Stand with us — sign the Labour Women’s Declaration: labourwomensdeclaration.org.uk/sign-the-dec... 0114
Reposted by Kiri TunksLabour Women's Declaration @labwomendec.bsky.social · 10/03/2026Nice tribute to Ann Henderson, who is a labour movement hero - including of our fight inside @labouruk.bsky.social & trade unions for women's sex-based rights. Ann's wisdom & selfless advocacy for women have been a guiding force for so many♀️ We salute her🌹 @scottishlabour.bsky.social 023
Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Members of the House of Lords will soon be voting on legislation which would end the criminalisation of women and girls accused of ending their own pregnancies. Take 1 minute to tell Peers to back this vital reform: bpas-campaigns.org/time-to-act/ #abortionrightsbpas-campaigns.orgIt's time to actAsk your MP to help change the law today. 051
Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 25/02/2026"We deplore this latest unconscionable move to placate the far right. We call on the Government to reconsider the earned settlement model in its entirety." Joint statement from @filiacharity.bsky.social & @projectresist.bsky.social with supporting signatures (including mine). Add yours. 043
Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 21/02/2026Thought provoking day at SUTR & @tuc.org.uk Workers Against Far Right Organising Conference. Good to see solid support from TU leadership for urgent anti-racist organising. Really useful workshops from @togetheralliance.bsky.social and @gftu.org.uk 010
Reposted by Kiri TunksTogether Alliance @togetheralliance.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Access the toolkit for templates, resources + more to get your workplace talking: bit.ly/mobilisation-toolkitbit.lyTOGETHER Alliance Toolkit [LIVE]The Together Alliance is made up of hundreds of civil society organisations representing over 7 million people. We’re backed by thousands of everyday people from all over the country who’ve put their… 032
Reposted by Kiri TunksTogether Alliance @togetheralliance.bsky.social · 04/02/2026From St Albans to St Asaph, we need everyone to know what we’re marching for and how they can join us. 1114
Reposted by Kiri TunksLondon's Violence Reduction Unit @london-vru.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Today marks a major milestone. Figures show the number of homicides of young people under-25 were the lowest this century. Data also shows homicides of young people were three times higher when we were set up than they are today. 🔗Read more: bit.ly/49yotoS 012
Reposted by Kiri TunksFiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Later this month, join us for a Women-only tour of the Marx Memorial Library & workshop on Annie Mills, the little-known activist of the National Unemployed Workers' Movement. 🗓️ Wednesday 28th January 6pm 📍 Marx Memorial Library 🎟️ bit.ly/FiLiAAnnieMillsMML #UnionsForWomen #London 163
Reposted by Kiri TunksWorking Class History @workingclasshistory.com · 21/12/2025#OtD 21 Dec 1916 Mexican-American strike leader, Emma Tenayuca, was born in San Antonio. Most famously, she led a successful strike of 12,000 pecan-shelling women in 1938 stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9359... 07122
Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 19/12/2025Insightful 🧵on Government #VAWG strategy from @filiacharity.bsky.social - things to welcome and things to work for... 010
Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 19/12/2025Insightful 🧵on Government #VAWG strategy from @filiacharity.bsky.social - things to welcome and things to work for... 020
Reposted by Kiri TunksWomen's Budget Group @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social · 08/12/2025Are you interested how the budget will impact women and gender equality? Join our discussion tomorrow at 10am online. Tickets still available - get yours now 👇 www.wbg.org.uk/event/autumn... 055
Reposted by Kiri TunksFiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · 06/12/2025#MVAWG accounts for at least 15.8% of all recorded crime, has been declared a national threat and the Gov't has committed to halving this within 10 years. In Making Policy Work for Women, we made several recommendations to Gov't📑➡️ bit.ly/FiLiA-Making-Policy-Work-For-Women #16Days #16DaysOfActivism 0128
Kiri Tunks @kiritunks.bsky.social · 06/12/2025Really looking forward to this. Spaces limited so book early! #UnionsForWomen #AnnieMills 022
