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Sharon Graham

@unitesharon

General Secretary of Unite the Union, Britain and Ireland's biggest Union. Join Unite at: http://unitetheunion.org/join | https://linktr.ee/sharon.graham

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Unite secures pay boost for timber workers MORE than 150 workers at Orgeon Timber Frame in Selkirk who manufacture kit houses for the construction industry will see a 4 per cent rise in their basic pay and the restoration of a service bonus sc...

π—¨π—‘π—œπ—§π—˜ π—ͺπ—œπ—‘ | A good pay rise has been secured but also important workplace benefits are being introduced.

The overall package will see a significant boost to #JobsPayConditions for Oregon timber workers in Selkirk secured by @unitetheunion.bsky.social

06.03.2026 11:45 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Romford hospital staff set to strike next week after 'bullying' claims Staff at Queen's Hospital are set to strike for five days next week after alleged "bullying" in their department.

Unite will not stand by while Romford pathology and clinical engineering workers at Queen's Hospital in Romford suffer bullying and have their jobs, pay and working conditions attacked.

They have their union’s complete support.

06.03.2026 09:03 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Proud to be at Wortley Hall, Sheffield celebrating the
@uniteneyh.bsky.social International Women's Day and paying recognition to some truly inspirational women in this region.

05.03.2026 15:23 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Workers and communities are being badly let down by @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social, a Labour council!

Our members are more determined than ever to achieve a fair settlement, and they have @unitetheunion.bsky.social's unwavering support.

The council need to wake-up and get back to negotiations!

05.03.2026 09:02 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hundreds of BrewDog workers sacked with 25 minutes’ notice WITH just 25 minutes’ notice, almost 500 workers at Scotland-based craft brewer BrewDog have been sacked as dozens of venues close.Tiray Brands, which produces medicinal cannabis as well as craft beer...

Simply disgusting!

@brewdogofficial.bsky.social workers built this brand and they deserved respect. Instead, they were treated as disposable pawns.

@unitetheunion.bsky.social will not rest until our members have legal and financial justice. #BrewDog

04.03.2026 16:27 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Strikes escalate‡️

04.03.2026 12:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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😑Imposed shift changes
😑Loss of pay
😑Bullying and outsourcing

Romford pathology and clinical engineering workers are angry and rightly so!

@unitetheunion.bsky.social will not stand by while these workers suffer bullying and have their jobs, pay and working conditions attacked.

04.03.2026 12:11 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
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UNITE WIN | Oregon timber Selkirk

This inflation beating pay rise for Oregon timber workers will see a significant boost to jobs, pay and conditions secured by @unitetheunion.bsky.social.

04.03.2026 09:00 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This cost-of-living-crisis is an everyday reality, and workers need immediate change that they can touch and feel.

If this govt is going to reconnect with everyday people, it needs to stop the performative statements, roll up its sleeves and back Britain. Britain is hurting and we need action. 2/2

03.03.2026 14:02 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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πŸ”΄ Today’s statement was a real opportunity to do something for Britain - to back workers, to commit to our public services and British industry. Britain needs the govt to have a real Labour vision. One that understands the deep cost-of-living crisis that is crippling families. 1/2

03.03.2026 14:02 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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UNITE WIN | Action ended as Leeds City council commits to tackling safety fears

Our members at Leeds Passenger Transport should be commended for taking action to improve their conditions and protect themselves and passengers.

03.03.2026 12:50 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Protect our streets, services, and workers – Fund local councils fairly! For 15 years, local authorities have faced brutal austerity cuts, with frontline workers and services facing the brunt. The impact of this can be seen across our communities, when streets cannot be c...

There now needs to be an immediate overhaul of how all councils are funded before it is too late.

Add your name. Stand up for local services and demand urgent government action nowπŸ‘‡ 2/2

03.03.2026 09:25 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Local authority workers are the backbone of communities across the UK, providing many public services that are vital for a functioning society.

Years of austerity have cut council services to the bone while workers and communities have been asked to pay the price. 1/2 ‡️

03.03.2026 09:25 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

➑️ @unitetheunion.bsky.social will not rest until our members have legal and financial justice. 2/2

02.03.2026 18:41 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is a devastating day for Brewdog workers. Nearly 500 lost livelihoods while yet another corporate deal is stitched together behind closed doors.

@brewdogofficial.bsky.social workers built this brand. They deserved respect. Instead, they were treated as disposable pawns. 1/2

02.03.2026 18:41 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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No negotiations since July 2025 - @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social should stop disgracing itself and get back to talks to find a fair resolution for the bin workers. That is the only way strikes will end.

02.03.2026 14:40 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Bilfinger UK staff accept improved pension deal More than 400 offshore employees employed by Bilfinger UK have backed an improved pension offer.

IMPORTANT VICTORY: Over 400 offshore members back improved pension deal after threat of 48-hour strike action.

By being prepared to strike our offshore members brought Bilfinger back to the table to make a fair pension offer. #JobsPayConditions

02.03.2026 09:27 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'I'm losing my home over Birmingham bin strike' Striking bin worker Maxine Stanley says she will still "stand strong" despite financial pressures.

Birmingham city council should hang their heads in shame. @unitetheunion.bsky.social's message to @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social is clear, it needs to return to negotiations and offer a fair deal to its workers.

27.02.2026 19:08 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Drax Informs UK Staff of Up to 150 Job Cuts Drax has notified its UK staff of plans to cut up to 150 jobs at its UK power stations. This move is part of the company's restructuring plan, affecting both the UK and North America, putting around 350 jobs at risk.According to a statement from t

Drax has serious questions to answer about the rationale for this decision. A just transition needs more energy workers with expertise, not fewer, to succeed.

@unitetheunion.bsky.social will not stand by and allow these highly skilled energy workers to lose their jobs.

27.02.2026 12:16 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Stop listening your rich mates and start listening to everyday people. 3/3

27.02.2026 08:16 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

Workers and families are hurting. We have a cost of living crisis largely being ignored and investment in jobs for the here-and-now being blocked by a Treasury that doesn't seem to understand the basics of what is needed to build Britain. 2/3

27.02.2026 08:16 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

Wake up call for Labour

If Labour needed any further wake up calls - this is clearly one. Labour need to now ditch the gimmicks and get back to being Labour - not new, not one that plays games, but real Labour. 1/3

#GortonDentonByElection

27.02.2026 08:16 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 1
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Reeves must back defence investment plan or be sacked, says Unite union boss Sharon Graham tells chancellor she should β€˜back British industry’ by increasing military spending

The Treasury’s delay to promised defence funding is the latest in a long line of bad decisions, including winter fuel, allowing British refineries to close, and a jobless net zero transition.
If you can't back Britain and back British jobs, maybe you are in the wrong job.

26.02.2026 15:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's completely unacceptable that despite the Casey’s report laying bare the dangers of cross border hiring and the need for urgent action, the government has not closed the loophole.

@unitetheunion.bsky.social will not stop campaigning until our demands are met.

26.02.2026 13:14 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Unsustainable' Β£450m black hole in health and social care system Publicly-funded integration joint boards (IJBs) could become β€œfinancially unsustainable” within two years as demand continues to outstrip…

πŸ‘‰ @unitetheunion.bsky.social has demanded decisive action by the Scottish government to provide the finances necessary to deliver sustainable health and social care services.

The Accounts Commission report starkly spells out that deep cuts are already underway. ‡️

26.02.2026 09:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thousands of UK jobs are at risk because of the
government's dither and delay on decisions around #defence spending.

The government must back Britain and British jobs.

Downing Street todayπŸ‘‡

25.02.2026 18:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm with @unitetheunion.bsky.social defence members outside Westminster - the UK’s increased #defence budget must be used to boost jobs, growth and sovereign capability/ investment in manufacturing here in the UK. The prime minister now needs to deliver on that promise without delay.

25.02.2026 14:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Danny is absolutely correct - our members are more determined than ever to achieve a fair settlement, and they have @unitetheunion.bsky.social's unwavering support. @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social need to get back around the table.

25.02.2026 11:10 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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😑 Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS trust - union-busting

This is a total dereliction of duty that put incredibly vulnerable patients at risk. The trust needs to stop its appalling behaviour and resolve the nurses’ concerns - @unitetheunion.bsky.social will not back down until that happens. #NHS

25.02.2026 08:55 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0