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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · Sep 4

The British public are clear:

It’s time for those with the broadest shoulders to pay a fairer share of taxes.

Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · Jul 1

There’s a lack of self awareness and then there’s this.

The byline may more accurately read:

Former Conservative MP & chancellor FOR 38 DAYS, who tanked the economy and drove up mortgage costs for millions to give tax cuts to the super rich.

Most definitely ‘out of his depth’.

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · Jun 15

AI is transforming the world of work, no matter what industry you work in.

But throughout history, unions have shaped technology to protect & enhance workers’ rights, and deliver economic justice and social progress.

We are ready to do it again.

observer.co.uk/news/busines...

We've had the doomsday predictions for jobs. Here's how A...

The rapid rollout of new technology must be met with an equally urgent response with workers at its centre

observer.co.uk

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · Jun 5

Extending free school meals.

Restoring the winter fuel allowance.

£15bn for public transport in the North & the Midlands.

Good steps in the right direction, and proof a Labour government can make a difference when it listens and acts.

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · Jun 4

A reminder: The ‘costs’ of the employment rights bill include giving low paid workers the right to sick pay from day one.

How many execs or senior managers in the big outsourcing companies who signed this letter have to worry about paying the bills if they take a day off sick?

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Oh God, What Now? – the politics podcast @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social · Jun 3

📳 ”Farage knows who he needs to keep happy.“
📳 @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social of @tuc.org.uk talks to @dorianlynskey.bsky.social about Reform’s far-right support system
📳 To hear the podcast go here and scroll down to FAKING PLANS FOR NIGEL – linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...

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Indy Voices @independentvoices.bsky.social · May 31

A credible migration plan means investing in UK skills, enforcing fair rules, and building a country where all workers – wherever they’re from – are treated with dignity, writes @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social of @tuc.org.uk ‬ www.independent.co.uk/voices/paul-...

It is time the left made a case for immigration – and how to control it

A credible migration plan means investing in UK skills, enforcing fair rules, and building a country where all workers – wherever they’re from – are treated with dignity, writes Paul Nowak

www.independent.co.uk

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GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · May 9

☢️ We also welcomed tuc.org.uk General Secretary @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social to Sellafield Ltd — he spent time with workplace reps, visited the Trade Union Learning Centre, and showed his continued support for union strength on site.

💬 Strong voices. United action.

🔗: www.gmb.org.uk/campaigns/wo...

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · May 2

A difficult night for the government.

Labour can’t try to out-Reform Reform - but the government will be rewarded if it delivers the change working people are crying out for.

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Paul Nowak - 'Labour has nothing to gain from trying to out-Reform Reform'

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak urged Keir Starmer to push through popular reforms that will cut through Nigel Farage's hallow posturing - rather than shifting to the right

www.mirror.co.uk

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · Apr 27

Nigel Farage is a political fraud ‘cosplaying’ as a working-class champion.

Judge him by what he does, not what he says.

He and his mates in Reform have voted against commonsense laws that would boost rights at work for millions.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Nigel Farage is a political fraud ‘cosplaying’ as working-class champion, TUC chief says

Exclusive: Paul Nowak acknowledges voters’ frustrations but says Reform UK hasn’t got the answers, and urges Keir Starmer to resist any move to the right

www.theguardian.com

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · Apr 24

Last week this political chancer was an expert on steel.

Now he’s an authority on special educational needs.

This isn’t about what’s best for kids.

It’s about what’s best for Reform’s poll ratings.

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · Apr 14

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · Apr 14

The government should build on its decisive move to save British Steel & act to bring down electricity prices for our energy intensive industries.

Good for jobs - key to securing our industrial future.

Read more from @The_TUC & @MakeUK_ here:

www.thetimes.com/article/23e0...

More industries may need British Steel-style rescue, Labour warned

Unions and manufacturing bosses have joined forces to warn the chancellor of the grave threat posed by ‘exorbitant’ electricity prices

www.thetimes.com

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · Apr 8

More from @sarahoconnorft.ft.com here: on.ft.com/3XMVpoM The US may be reversing course on child labour

The US may be reversing course on child labour

Acute strain on the jobs market has encouraged some states to consider reducing restrictions on employing minors

on.ft.com

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · Apr 8

A gentle reminder that the arc of history doesn’t always bend toward justice.

Child labour making a come back in the richest nation on the planet.

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · Apr 7

I’ve just come back the West Bank where I spoke to the PGFTU Congress. I also met 🇵🇸 workers & unions, politicians, human rights defenders & Israeli unions.

We need a renewed & lasting ceasefire & a safe, secure 🇮🇱 and a safe, secure, free 🇵🇸.

I’ll post more over the next few days.

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · Apr 3

Impressive vocab!

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · Apr 2

Donald Trump has just made the strongest possible argument for 🇬🇧 to positively reset its economic relationship with the 🇪🇺, our largest market.

In the face of punitive & arbitrary 🇺🇸 tariffs, the government must do everything it can to protect British jobs & industry.

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · Apr 1

I haven’t seen Adolescence which means I’m about as qualified to comment on it as Kemi Badenoch. But…

Regurgitating right wing conspiracy tropes isn’t a great look for the Leader of the Opposition. It sort of makes you look a *little* unhinged? Weird? Daft?

Supply your own adjectives below.

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Resolution Foundation @resfoundation.bsky.social · Mar 25

The minimum wage has been a huge success story since its introduction in 1999 – but 2025 might be its trickiest year yet.

Join @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social, Louise Hellem, Attila Lindner,
@nyecominetti.bsky.social & @ruthcurtice.bsky.social to discuss its future.

Tickets 👉 buff.ly/GXFr8XR

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · Mar 25

‘It’s definitely politically motivated’

Not the casually expressed hope that someone should murder the Mayor of London

Or the racism.

Or the misogyny.

Politically motivated 😐🙄

And of course his excuse is ‘mental health’…I think Charlie would normally ascribe that to ❄️

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The Bunker podcast – News without the nonsense @bunkerpod.bsky.social · Mar 14

👷🏽 Why isn’t work working for so many people? As Labour get the benefits stick out, where are the carrots to get people back into jobs?
🧑🏼‍💻 TUC gen sec @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social talks to @nndroid.bsky.social about Labour’s plans, A.I. and the future of work.
👩🏻‍🔬 Listen linktr.ee/bunker_pod

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · Mar 11

🚨Non-serious post alert: Blast from the past photo of me and the new PM of Canada (a staunch Evertonian as you’d expect of a man of good character)

If you look carefully you can see the ceremonial @evertonfc.bsky.social mug I presented him with. I’m sure he still has it 🤣💙

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Show Racism the Red Card @srtrcengland.bsky.social · Mar 10

Today, we held our last #AntiRacism event at Goodison Park—what an incredible day!

Thanks to our amazing panellists, featuring @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social & @mrchrisfoy.bsky.social, for answering our young attendees' questions on racism

Big thanks to @evertonfc.com & @evertoninthecommunity.org🙌🏾

Abdoulaye Doucouré (Everton Midfielder) & Toni Payne (Everton Womens) showing their support for Show Racism the Red Card

Goodison Park, Everton FC's historic home stadium

Young attendees taking part in anti-racism workshop

Our amazing panellists featuring Chris Foy, Abdoulaye Doucouré, Paul Nowak & Richard Offiong

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · Mar 10

Really enjoyed spending a couple of hours with @srtrcengland.bsky.social @evertonfc.bsky.social @tucnorthwest.bsky.social & dozens of primary school children talking about how we challenge racism in football and society.

To be fair, the questions were pretty tough!

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