Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · 13d

3

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · 14d

MTUC statement regarding today's horrific attack on the Manchester Jewish community. Trade Unionists stand in solidarity with those affected.

8 13

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · 14d

trade-union-blues.sumupstore.com come one come all. The trade union blues merch. Lovely stuff.

Trade Union Blues

trade-union-blues.sumupstore.com

1 1 1

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · Sep 4

In anticipation of the international weekend. We call for football fans to support the call for Israel to be banned from FIFA & UEFA competitions.

4 7

Reposted by Trade Union Blues

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · Aug 21

Joint statement on where we are and which issues still remain ahead of the first home game of the season.

Full text version can be viewed here:

tinyurl.com/city-2025-26

4 3

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · Aug 21

Joint statement on where we are and which issues still remain ahead of the first home game of the season.

Full text version can be viewed here:

tinyurl.com/city-2025-26

4 3

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · Jul 31

Statement on Britain First's planned march through Manchester this Saturday

3 9 14

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · Jun 26

themeteor.org/2025/06/20/m...

Manchester City supporters set up trade union group to fight for fans and workers - The Meteor

A group of Manchester City FC fans have set up a trade union-aligned group to fight for better treatment of football supporters and workers.

themeteor.org

2 5

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · Jun 18

"When everything's changing around you, even becoming a mother, it's that one thing I know - I can go to the game, I can see my mates, watch some football,

"It shouldn't be this hard and it feels like pushing us further and further away.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Manchester City fan 'would be devastated to lose season ticket'

Manchester City fan Helen Powell says she could lose her season ticket under the club's new rules.

www.bbc.co.uk

1 4

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · Jun 17

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... our Secretary Chris Neville speaking to BBC Manchester

Manchester City - Manchester City's new ticket policy - BBC Sounds

Manchester City fan Chris Neville speaks to Total Sport about City's new ticket policy.

www.bbc.co.uk

2 3

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · Jun 15

2 motions brought by us and @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social both passed with some debate. We move forward ➡️

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · Jun 14

Attending our 1st @WeAreTheFSA AGM with comrades from @WeAre1894 & @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social

1 4

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · Jun 13

MATCHDAY TICKETING STATEMENT

1️⃣ A welcome change in direction from club management
2⃣ A move towards affordable pricing
3️⃣ Another victory for fan power - at City & nationally
4️⃣ Hopefully sets precedent for other ticketing issues

4 8

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · Jun 13

This is a big step in the right direction by the club and a vindication of the collective action so many blues took last season.

But why haven't the club also used this opportunity to scrap the 10 game minimum attendance policy?

www.mancity.com/news/club/ti...

Ticket update

Following continued consultation with City Matters and ahead of next week’s Premier League fixture announcement, we wish to provide fans with information about Cityzens Matchday Member ticket prices f...

www.mancity.com

3 3

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · Jun 10

Heading into the FSA conference this Saturday.....

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · Jun 10

We have instructed LeighDay_Law to write to the club about the recently implemented minimum attendance policy as well as facial recognition. We hope they will engage in meaningful discussions and scrap these damaging policies. #MCFC

3 5

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · May 11

We realise this could have been any one of us, anyone who was a regular at football in this period can tell you the lack of safety regulations and the contempt authorities held us in.

Remember the 56. #BradfordCity #RememberThe56

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · May 11

The emergency exit doors were locked, leading to the deaths of 56 football fans.
We stand in solidarity with Bradford City fans, and the family and friends of the victims.

1

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · May 11

Today marks 40 years since the day that was supposed to be a celebration for Bradford City fans, as Bradford were being crowned Third Division champions. This turned to disaster just before half time, with a small fire quickly taking hold of the Main Stand, engulfing it in a matter of seconds.

1

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · May 11

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Two - Unforgotten: The Bradford City Fire

The story of one of the worst disasters in footballing history and the loss of 56 lives.

www.bbc.co.uk

1 2

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · May 5

The branch flag front and centre at today's Manchester May Day parade. #InternationalWorkersDay #TradeUnionBlues

1 4

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · Apr 25

#Berts

1 6

Reposted by Trade Union Blues

unioncity.bsky.social @unioncity.bsky.social · Apr 25

April 25th is a day for our Italian and Portuguese brothers and sisters to celebrate liberation and freedom. Bella Ciao comrades. #VivaLiberazione80 #VivaRevolucao74

1 1

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · Apr 9

A holding statement regarding @mancity.com ticketing announcement.

2 5

Trade Union Blues @tradeunionblues.bsky.social · Apr 9

We will have to see the full detail but this is a step in the right direction. Well done to all those who stood up those who protested. Collective action does work @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social @weare1894 #MCFC

5