President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Join us on Sunday @peterloomemorial.bsky.social @tucnorthwest.bsky.social @unisonmmu.bsky.social @tradeunionsunited.bsky.social 000
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 21/07/2026UNITE GENERAL SECRETARY ELECTION - BALLOT INFORMATION If you have not received your ballot paper by Monday 27 July 2026, please contact the ballot enquiry service: Email: Support-CESvotes@civica.com Telephone: 0800 783 3856 (0818 333 155 from the Republic of Ireland) 011
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 06/06/2026@unisonaqa.bsky.social 110
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Today our President will be taking a message of #Solidarity to striking @unisonaqa.bsky.social members in #Manchester 031
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Craig John Kitts, 25 a leading ‘Raise the Colours’ flag campaigner, who claims he is fighting to “protect our women and children”, has pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman by beating at Colchester Magistrates’ Court – the latest in a string of criminal offences open.substack.com/pub/bylineti...open.substack.com‘Flag Man’ Behind Nazi-Linked Anti-Migrant Protests Pleads Guilty to Assaulting WomanKatherine Denkinson reports on Craig Kitts, who says he is fighting to ‘protect our women and children’ from migrants, but has admitted to assaulting a woman by beating 000
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 17/05/2026bsky.app/profile/ledb... 010
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 15/05/2026A major new UK report finds labour market non-compliance is far more widespread than previously estimated 14% of workers experienced at least one clear legal violation in the past 2 years, rising to 26% for precarious workers. Read the report 011
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 15/05/2026A disabled man who was wrongly sacked after being spied on by his bosses said he felt "justice had been done" after his former employer agreed to pay him £329,000 in damages and lost earnings www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukDisabled St Helens man spied upon by bosses wins £300k payoutAlan Jones, 59, had worked at Pilkington UK with an 010
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Rumours abound about who will be the Labour Mayoral candidate - One being a former footballer www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukAndy Burnham: 'King of the North' with eyes on the top jobThe Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader - but must get back to Westminster first. 000
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 14/05/2026He has to A. stand down as Mayor of GM, B. be allowed to stand by the NEC, he was blocked previously. C. be elected, D. trigger and win a leadership competition. But what if Streeting triggers a leadership competition now? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukAndy Burnham: 'King of the North' with eyes on the top jobThe Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader - but must get back to Westminster first. 000
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 08/05/2026On Monday we will be standing in solidarity with Unison at @unisonaqa.bsky.social whos employer forcibly implemented a pay structure 4 years ago that has led to mass inequality, uneven distribution of pay rises and wage suppression. Send a message of solidarity to UnisonDevasSt@aqa.org.uk 011
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026“Poverty, global instability, conflict, global displacement of people and the breakdown of safe migration routes are creating a growing pipeline of vulnerability that traffickers are quick to exploit,” said the report www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...theguardian.comModern slavery at record levels in UK and expected to worsen, report warnsGovernment’s anti-slavery commissioner says traffickers are exploiting a growing pipeline of vulnerability 001
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 03/05/2026We will be taking a message of #solidarity to the @unison #strike 011
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 28/04/2026In its first results since the conflict broke out, the energy giant reported profits of $3.2bn (£2.4bn) between January and March after an "exceptional" performance in its trading division www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukBP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higherThe energy giant said it had seen an 000
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 23/04/2026In a new IER briefing, Lord John Hendy KC proposes a Single Employment Status to extend protections and prevent a race to the bottom - a must read for trade unionists and activists. Read by following the link below. www.ier.org.uk/publications...ier.org.ukBriefing: Single Employment Status - IER 001
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Spare a thought for those at the top www.theguardian.com/business/202...theguardian.comJohn Lewis boss’s pay rises to £1.2m as retailer cuts 3,300 jobsJason Tarry sees salary increase by 21% in year to January, while fewer people are employed at John Lewis and Waitrose stores 012
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Strong collective bargaining rights and unions are key to tackling problems of insecurity, inequality, discrimination, enforcement and low pay. The Trade Union Act 2016 undermines collective bargaining and it's welcome that large parts of it are being repealed. www.tuc.org.uk/resource/you...tuc.org.ukYour guide to new Employment Rights 2026The Employment Rights Act 2025 repeals major parts of the Trade Union Act 2016. These changes take effect from 18 February 2026. Strong collective bargaining rights and unions are key to tackling prob... 040
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 02/04/2026British Medical Association leaders say PM’s threat to cut 1,000 new roles makes next week’s strike action more likely www.theguardian.com/society/2026...theguardian.comResident doctors accuse Keir Starmer of sabotaging talks to end pay and jobs disputeBritish Medical Association leaders say PM’s threat to cut 1,000 new roles makes next week’s strike action more likely 010
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s. Workers aged 18-20 will see an 85p rise to £10.85, Under-18s and apprentices will get 45p more to £8 an hour. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukPay rise for 2.7 million people as minimum wage increase comes into forceMany businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers. 021
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukStarmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs packageThe prime minister says the NHS could lose 1,000 extra training places if resident doctors go ahead with a six-day strike next week. 321
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 30/03/2026The call comes amid a serious escalation in the war after targeting of gas fields leading to rising oil and gas prices. The price of gas in Europe is more than double the level seen before the illegal US-Israeli war with Iran began www.tuc.org.uk/news/iran-co...tuc.org.ukIran conflict: TUC calls for emergency taskforce to protect UK from economic shockThe TUC has today (Monday) called for an emergency taskforce – learning from the lessons of the pandemic – to help protect the UK from the economic fallout of the US-Iranian conflict. 010
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 29/03/2026The agreement includes a £15,000 payment for each representative, a formal apology from the employer, and a commitment by TPR to deliver training for its managers www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...pcs.org.ukMajor win for PCS in trade union victimisation caseThe settlement of the long‑running case at The Pensions Regulator includes a £90,000 pay-out for the reps. 000
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Struggling to Survive, While CEOs Thrive: The Growing Divide in a Cost-of-Living Crisis Rising inflation, zero economic growth, and the latest energy crisis forced upon us by a war that none of us wanted are placing increasing pressure on workers. 051
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 26/03/2026The government has announced the formal start of the promised official inquiry into the violent policing at the Orgreave coking plant during the 1984-85 miners’ strike and the discredited prosecutions of 95 men that followed. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comOrgreave inquiry formally under way into policing during miners’ strikeTerms of reference are to seek fullest disclosure of information and to produce a report by spring 2028 000
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Unite's latest report has analysed nearly 17,000 companies in the UK and found that average profit margins have soared by 30% compared to the pre-pandemic period. This report is the largest post-pandemic study of UK profit margins to date. www.unitetheunion.org/what-we-do/u...unitetheunion.org 102
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Yesterday, 22 March 1974, Scottish workers in the East Killbride Rolls Royce factory refused to work on engines from planes belonging to right-wing dictatorship of general Augusto Pinochet. 020
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 22/03/2026www.tuc.org.uk/news/tuc-wor...tuc.org.ukTUC – workers must have more say in how their pensions are governedTUC – workers must have more say in how their pensions are governed • New TUC report warns worker representation on pension boards is declining as UK shifts from employer-based pension schemes to mult... 030
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 20/03/2026The Employment Rights Act 2025 became law on 18 December 2025. It is being implemented gradually. Labour Research looks at the parts of the Act that are already in force. www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/em...lrd.org.ukThe Employment Rights Act: which aspects are currently in force?The Employment Rights Act 2025 became law on 18 Dece 011
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 19/03/2026www.tuc.org.uk/news/our-rig...tuc.org.ukOur rights at work are under attack! #StopTheStealReform UK has pledged to rip up legal protections for workers and renters. 020
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Today we stood in #solidarity with striking unison members 030
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 08/03/2026Today we heard a range of great speakers who reject the politics of hate but instead want to live in harmony with their neighbours 191
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Join us on Sunday as we reject the politics of hate and stand side by side against the division of the Far right. #together #GreaterManchester #Rejecthate @togetheralliance.bsky.social 0208
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 27/02/2026When was the last time a politician seriously talked about removing homelessness? Removing child poverty? Removing food poverty? Removing heat poverty? On workers being paid a fair wage that doesnt rely on in-work benefits? 1126
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Strikes by around 320 tram drivers working for KeolisAmey Metrolink Limited later this month are back on, after workers overwhelmingly voted to reject the company’s proposals for tackling driver fatigue. 022
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 07/12/2025On Monday 8 December, MPs will debate a petition relating to digital ID Write to your MP youtube.com/shorts/QCDR_...youtube.comReject digital IDYouTube video by Big Brother Watch 000
President Greater Manchester Association TUC @presidentgmatuc.bsky.social · 21/11/2025A mandatory digital ID scheme will not stop the key problem of illegal worker “impersonation”, experts have told the government. www.thetimes.com/article/f418...thetimes.comLatest news & breaking headlinesThe latest breaking UK, US, world, business and sport news from The Times and The Sunday Times. Go beyond today's headlines with in-depth analysis and comment. 031