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Andrew Verrecchia

@unisonandrew.bsky.social
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UNISON Activist. Fife Health Branch Chair.

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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
💚 World Menopause Awareness Month Good workplace support, understanding and open conversations can make a real difference for those experiencing menopause. Let’s keep talking, challenging stigma and making sure support is there. ✊ #MenopauseAwarenessMonth #UNISON
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
💚 October is #BlackHistoryMonth — a time to reflect, learn and amplify Black voices. As trade unionists, we must challenge racism and build a movement where everyone is valued and represented. ✊ Solidarity means standing together against racism.
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
💚 Solidarity with UNISON members at Glasgow Caledonian University taking strike action against compulsory redundancies. Up to 100 jobs remain at risk. Compulsory redundancies are not the answer. ✊ Standing with members defending jobs.
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
💚 Solidarity with UNISON Glasgow City members standing firm for a fair Pay and Grading deal. Workers shouldn’t face fire and rehire for defending their pay and conditions. Keep fighting, stay united. Full solidarity from Fife. ✊
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
UNISON delegation to Labour Party Conference 2026
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🌹💜 That’s a wrap on Labour Party Conference for another year! It’s been a busy few days of debates, discussions, catching up with colleagues and making sure the voices of UNISON members are heard. Safe travels to everyone heading home today — see you next year! 👋💜💚✊
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
💜💚 Final day in Liverpool! It’s been a full-on few days, but still plenty of energy left for one last day at Labour Party Conference. Back in the hall representing UNISON Scotland and ready to see what the final day has in store! ✊
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
UNISON charity There For You's 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 opens 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 at 12 noon for 24 hours. If you're eligible, you can apply for a £30 voucher towards the cost of food. Find out more 👉 unison.org.uk/there-for-yo...
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 29/09/2026
Last week, more than 20,000 council workers in Glasgow were threatened with dismissal in the biggest single act of fire and rehire in British history. ‘No worker… should ever again be told to accept worse terms and conditions or lose your job’ Louise Noble, UNISON Scotland tells Labour conference.
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🌹 PM Andy Burnham’s first Conference speech as Prime Minister focused on housing, social care, opportunities for young people and public services. Plenty to welcome. Now the focus must be on turning ambition into real improvements for our communities. #Lab26
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
💜💚 Day Three in Liverpool! Back in the Conference hall for another full day representing UNISON Scotland. Looking forward to the debates, catching up with colleagues and seeing what today brings. ✊
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Proud to stand alongside migrant workers and support their fight for fairness, dignity and respect ✊ #FairVisasNow
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🌹 Hearing from Chancellor John Healey at Labour Party Conference this afternoon. Interesting to hear his plans for a “new age of industrialisation”, focusing on investment, British industry and jobs. Another busy session in Liverpool! 🌹✊
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🌹 A packed morning at Labour Party Conference, including hearing from Ed Miliband. Always interesting to hear the different perspectives and priorities being set out from the Conference stage. Lots to take in and plenty of conversations happening in and around the hall. 🌹
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🫶 Welfare at Work Week | 28 Sept - 2 Oct 💜 If you're a UNISON member struggling financially, our charity #ThereForYou may be able to help. Whether you're dealing with debt, need support with budgeting, or are finding it difficult to make ends meet, support is available. buff.ly/k07XAQ0
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🌹 Good to hear from Wes Streeting at Labour Party Conference this morning. An opportunity to hear directly from a senior government minister and reflect on the issues being discussed here in Liverpool. Another busy morning at Conference with plenty more still to come today. 🌹✊
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
💜💚 Day Two in Liverpool! Back at Labour Party Conference for another packed day. Looking forward to hearing the debates, catching up with trade union colleagues and making sure workers and public services remain firmly part of the conversation. ✊
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
🌹 And great to catch up with Jackie Baillie at Scots Night this evening! Always good to see familiar faces from Scotland and have a catch-up after a busy first day at Labour Party Conference. A great evening in Liverpool! 🌹✊
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
🌹 Great to catch up with Michael Marra MSP at the Scots Night at Labour Party Conference this evening! Always good to have the chance for a chat away from the Conference hall and catch up with colleagues from back home. A brilliant way to round off a busy first day in Liverpool! 🌹💜✊
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
🌹💜 At the TULO Reception this evening at Labour Party Conference. A great opportunity to catch up with trade union colleagues — and now waiting patiently to hear from Prime Minister Andy Burnham! 👀 Looking forward to hearing what he has to say to the trade union movement. ✊🌹
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
📣 The UK’s largest union is taking a message to Labour conference: ‘Public service workers show up for us every day. It's time for the government to show up for public services.’ Invest more. Insource now. Pay fair. Sign the petition 🔗 unsn.uk/we-show-up-pet… #WeShowUp
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
💜💚 Pledging to show up for our public service workers. ✊ Our public service workers show up every single day for our communities. It’s vital that we show up for them too — standing up for their jobs, their services and the work they do. 💜💚 We Show Up for Public Services.
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
🌹💜 Day One of Labour Party Conference! Ready to get started in Liverpool as a UNISON Scotland delegate. Looking forward to a busy day of debate, meeting colleagues and making sure the voices of our members are heard. Let’s see what Day One brings! ✊
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Off to Liverpool! Heading to Labour Party Conference as a UNISON Scotland delegate. With major changes facing Scotland’s public services, it’s vital the voices of the workers delivering them are heard. Looking forward to a busy few days! ✊💚
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This is despicable. news.stv.tv/west-central...
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Glasgow City Council to fire and rehire thousands of staff after pay talks break down
Non-teaching staff will be issued new contracts taking effect from January 1
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
UNISON Welfare – There for You Seasonal Food Fund 2026 This fund will open at 12 noon on Wednesday 30 September 2026 for 24 hours; applications will only be accepted during this timeframe. More information below. unison.org.uk/there-for-yo...
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Solidarity with Unison Glasgow City Branch members in Glasgow taking a stand tomorrow against cuts to vital public services. Workers and communities shouldn’t have to pay the price through lost jobs and reduced services. ✊ Protect jobs. Defend services. Solidarity!
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Solidarity with UNISON members at Glasgow Caledonian University taking strike action today to protect jobs and oppose compulsory redundancies. I can’t make the picket line, but I’m standing with you in spirit. Stay strong and united. ✊
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Louise Noble @unisonlouise.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
That’s a wrap on #TUC2026! My first TUC Congress as a delegate — interesting and very different to UNISON conferences! Great catching up with friends, meeting new people and plenty of networking. Now back to Fife… roll on next year! ✊ #UNISON
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Louise Noble @unisonlouise.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A special way to close #TUC2026. Huge congratulations to UNISON’s Liz Snape, presented with the TUC Gold Badge in recognition of her years of dedication and service to the trade union movement. 🏅👏 Thoroughly deserved. Congratulations, Liz! ✊ #UNISON
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Louise Noble @unisonlouise.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
“The Government needs to stand firm.” UNISON’s Michelle England at #TUC2026 calling for the NHS to be included in protections against exploitative zero-hours contracts. ✊ Don’t water down workers’ rights. Stand firm and deliver them. #UNISON #NHS
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Louise Noble @unisonlouise.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
“We, the trade union movement, must do everything we can to end the genocide in Palestine.” UNISON’s Margaret McKee at #TUC2026 calling for further action to uphold international law and continued solidarity with Palestinians. ✊ Justice. Rights. Peace. #UNISON
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Louise Noble @unisonlouise.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
“Cuba has always stood for the world. Now we must stand with Cuba.” UNISON Vice President Micaela Tracey-Ramos at #TUC2026 calling for solidarity with Cuba and action to end the blockade. ✊ Our collective voice matters. 🇨🇺 ¡Viva Cuba! ¡Venceremos! #UNISON
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
💚✊ Last morning at #TUC2026 here in Brighton ☀️ Still a few important motions and debates to get through before we head home. It might be hot outside, but there’s still plenty to debate inside the hall. Let’s get on with it! 🔥 #UNISON #TradeUnions
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Louise Noble @unisonlouise.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
☀️ Final day at TUC Congress 2026 and it’s an absolute scorcher here in Brighton! A few motions and debates still to get through this morning before Congress draws to a close. Let’s see if things heat up inside the hall as much as they have outside! 🔥😂 #TUC2026 #UNISON
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Couldn’t pass up the opportunity to catch up with UNISON President James Anthony this morning at TUC Congress. An amazing man who is doing a fantastic job leading our union and standing up for our members. I’m incredibly proud to support James and his presidency.
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Louise Noble @unisonlouise.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
“When ordinary people find themselves up against powerful institutions, they should never stand alone.” Louise Haigh MP at #TUC2026 on strengthening workers’ rights and putting power back into our communities. Our collective power matters. #Labour #TradeUnions
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Louise Noble @unisonlouise.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
“Public services are built on people.” Andy Chaffer at #TUC2026 on AI in public services. Workers and unions must be consulted before AI is introduced, with transparency and proper training. ✊ AI should support workers, not replace them. #UNISON
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
First time at TUC Congress and it’s very different from UNISON Conference. Limited floor debate, no opposition speakers and seemingly pre-determined outcomes have left me questioning the process. My thoughts 👇 www.facebook.com/share/p/1DT5...
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Louise Noble @unisonlouise.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
“It’s not safe. It’s not sustainable.” Neil Richardson at #TUC2026 highlighting the staffing and workload crisis in probation. Thousands more staff are needed to meet demand. Our probation workers deserve safe workloads and a properly resourced service. ✊ #UNISON
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Louise Noble @unisonlouise.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
“Stop asking where the money is going to come from. Start asking where the money is going.” UNISON General Secretary Andrea Egan at #TUC2026 calling for an insourcing revolution. Public services should serve communities, not private profit. ✊ Insource now. #UNISON
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Louise Noble @unisonlouise.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
“Without a credible strike threat, we don’t have collective bargaining — we have collective begging.” James Robinson of UNISON at #TUC2026 calling for the 50% ballot threshold to go. ✊ Workers’ fundamental right to strike must be protected. #UNISON
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Ready for Day 3 at TUC Congress 2026! Back in the hall for another day of debate, standing up for workers and making our voices heard. ✊
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Louise Noble @unisonlouise.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Day 3 at TUC Congress 2026! Mark and I are in the hall and ready for another busy day of debates, discussions and representing UNISON Scotland members. Looking forward to another packed day at Congress! 💜💚✊
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Louise Noble @unisonlouise.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
“Disabled people are able.” Powerful words from Lady Lola Oyewusi of UNISON at #TUC2026. Disabled workers need opportunity, dignity, accessible workplaces and properly funded support — not warm words or tick-box schemes. ✊ Remove barriers. Uphold rights. #UNISON
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Louise Noble @unisonlouise.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Powerful contribution from UNISON Senior Vice President Debbie Rowden at #TUC2026 calling for justice for migrant workers. Keep the five-year route to settlement, protect workers’ rights and reject division. ✊ Fair visas. Fair treatment. Justice for migrant workers.
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Louise Noble @unisonlouise.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
“Hope is not a slogan. Hope is seeing our public services rebuilt.” James Anthony at #TUC2026 calling on Government to be bold: tax wealth, raise wages and invest in public services. ✊ We show up every day. Now it’s time for politicians to show up for us. #UNISON
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Andrew Verrecchia @unisonandrew.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🌹✊ Powerful speech from Angela Rayner at #TUC2026. Good to hear a clear commitment to stronger workers’ rights, tackling insecure work and strengthening trade unions. There’s plenty still to do. As trade unionists, we’ll keep pushing for better. ✊ #UNISON
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Louise Noble @unisonlouise.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🌹 “Only Labour is the party of work. The clue is in the name.” Angela Rayner MP at #TUC2026 on delivering stronger workers’ rights, ending exploitative practices and improving pay and conditions. ✊ There’s much more to do — and we’ll do it together. #TradeUnions #Labour
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