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Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · 21h

“It was a great opportunity for us all to get together and have a little break from the stresses of life.”

An NSPCC staff member on the wreath making workshop that ran this #StressAwarenessWeek and funded through our Welsh Union Learning Fund.📸⬇️

Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · 1d

This week is Stress Awareness Week, a reminder that no one should face workplace stress alone.🧠💪

At Community, we stand by our members with advice, support, and action to protect your wellbeing at work.

Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · 7d

📸 Our delegation at the #STUCWomen25 Conference today standing together against division and discrimination.

Thank you all for your effort over the entire conference! 💪

At Community, we will always fight to improve women’s working rights and eliminate workplace discrimination.

#WomenWorkers

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Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · 8d

📸 Pearl Abernathy Community member and Chair of the STUC Women’s Committee proudly opened this year’s #STUCWomen25 Conference in Glasgow - a space to lead change for our members.

We're proud to be a collective voice for women workers across the UK. ✊

#WomenWorkers

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Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · 14d

🚀 Big news - our reps at the AA took part in the “Levelling Up” session!

This is a huge step forward in supporting all our members across the AA.

Together, we’re equipping our reps and creating fairer workplaces. Read more. 👇
community-tu.org/levelling-up...
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Levelling Up with the AA | Community Trade Union

This week, our reps at the AA took part in Levelling Up – Session One at Kidderminster, part of our ongoing partnership with the AA to strengthen representation and deliver better outcomes for members...

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Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · 15d

Recently, our delegation attended the STUC Black Workers Conference!

From improvements to workplace protections and tackling racism, to the need for skilled worker visas - our delegates spoke on a range of major issues affecting black workers.
#BlackWorkers #JoinAUnion

Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · 20d

It’s Nursery Practitioner Day!

Today we celebrate the incredible early years & nursery workers who give children the best start in life. 💪

At Community, we fight for fair pay, respect & better workplaces for you. Learn more. ⬇️
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Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · 22d

🚨 There are NEW changes to the neonatal regulations.

From the key changes and details eligibility for various parent types to how leave interacts with other entitlements and so much more - find out what these changes mean for you.

Learn more in our blog. ⬇️
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What do the changes to neonatal regulations mean for you? | Community Trade Union

The new UK Neonatal Care Leave and Pay regulations, effective from April 6, 2025, provide up to 12 weeks of leave and pay to parents of babies requiring at least seven continuous days of hospital…

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Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · 27d

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re highlighting the work we do year-round to support better mental health at work. 🧠💜

From training to workplace campaigns, we help members recognise, understand & prioritise their wellbeing.

Learn more. ⬇️
community-tu.org/who-we-are/w...

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Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · Oct 7

🚨BREAKING: The EU’s announcement on steel tariffs represents an existential threat to our steel industry.

We would urge the UK and EU to begin urgent negotiations.

See our full response below and hear from our AGS, Alasdair McDiarmid. ⬇️
community-tu.org/eu-steel-tar...

EU Steel Tariffs Announcement | Community Trade Union

Responding to the EU’s announcement on tariffs this afternoon, Community Assistant General Secretary Alasdair McDiarmid said…

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Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · Oct 6

Customer service workers are the backbone of many organisations.

But sometimes, they need support too.

Our team in the Member Service Centre are always there for our members supporting them with any issue that they may face.

Feel free to reach out.⬇️
community-tu.org/how-we-help/...

Member service centre | Community Trade Union

Our Member Service Centre team are here to support our members with workplace advice, support and representation – along with legal advice on matters that may be affecting your life. No matter how big...

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Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · Oct 6

This Customer Service Week, we’re shining a light on the workers who keep services running and support customers all year round. 🙌

We champion fair pay, respect & safe workplaces for all workers across the entire UK.
#CustomerServiceWeek2025 #JoinAUnion

Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · Sep 30

Yesterday with British Steel UK, we launched Save Steel Buy British.⚙️

A campaign calling on UK industry to back nation’s steel sector - supporting jobs & strengthening communities✊

Read more: community-tu.org/save-steel-b...

Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · Sep 24

"We hope that this report will help support government as they seek to tilt the scales of the economy back towards working people."

Our AGS, Alasdair McDiarmid, on the new report from @futuregovforum.bsky.social.

See the full report here.⬇️
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/imp...

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Nathan Yeowell @yeowell.bsky.social · Sep 24

The FGF report, supported by Community Union and Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, sets out deeply practical steps for the #IndustrialStrategy to deliver economically and politically - so the country feels ‘on the up again’.

Read the full report ⏬

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/imp...

Future Governance Forum | Impact Devolution 03

A toolkit for regional growthand industrial strategy

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk

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Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · Sep 24

🚨 We're backing @futuregovforum.bsky.social’s Impactful Devolution report - a roadmap for driving fairer and stronger economic growth across the nations and regions of the UK.

Read how this plan could help tilt the economy back towards working people. ⬇️

Nathan Yeowell @yeowell.bsky.social · Sep 24

OUT TODAY: A new FGF report, ’Impactful Devolution 03: A toolkit for regional #growth and industrial strategy’, calls for bold reforms to the state to spread jobs and growth across the UK.

Read more ⏬
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/imp...

Future Governance Forum | Impact Devolution 03

A toolkit for regional growthand industrial strategy

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk

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Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · Sep 24

💜 Today is Hidden Heroes Day!

This is a brilliant chance to celebrate the dedication of justice workers who keep our communities safe, supported & on track.

Thank you to all our hidden heroes for the vital work you do every day. 🙌

#HiddenHeroesDay #JoinAUnion #JusticeWorkers

Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · Sep 18

📸 We’ve donated to the Ise-Lodge U7 Eagles football team in Kettering to help fund and sponsor their new kits. ⚽

Best of luck this season! 💪

At Community, we’re not just a workplace union – we’re here for our members and their communities, wherever it matters most. 💜

#JoinAUnion

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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · Sep 16

So proud to have the backing of @communityunion.bsky.social to be Labour’s Deputy Leader.

This campaign isn't about contesting the past - it's about shaping the future.

Together we can deliver the change voters want to see and secure a second Labour term.

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Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · Sep 11

⏳ Last chance to secure a place!

Health & Safety Reps, don’t miss our training course next week to boost your skills, protect members, and make workplaces safer for all.

Sign up now before it's too late! 🦺 community-tu.org/communityeve...
#HealthAndSafety #RepTraining

Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · Sep 9

📸 Yesterday, Community member Ross Clark spoke about the challenges that can face our members on sick pay and the late payment of invoices.

"If you do the work, you should be paid for the work."

#TUC2025

Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · Sep 5

Flexible working is a huge part of the current working landscape in the UK.

However lots of workers don't know the benefits and their rights in regards to #FlexibleWorking.

We're changing that🤝

Our guide answers any questions you may have. Click here to take a look⬇️
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Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · Sep 2

If you're interested in setting up a retired members branch just like this one, please reach out. 🤝

Simply email, [email protected] !

#JoinAUnion #RetiredMembers

Port Talbot Retired Members Social Day | Community Trade Union

The vibrant and active Port Talbot Retired Members Branch recently held another successful social day. With the sun shining at Port Talbot Town Cricket Club, retired members…

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Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · Sep 2

📸 The Port Talbot Retired Members Branch recently held a fantastic social day with friends, family & we donated to Prostate Cymru.

A brilliant reminder of the value of staying connected through Community in retirement. 💜

Read more. ⬇️
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#JoinAUnion #RetiredMembers

Port Talbot Retired Members Social Day | Community Trade Union

The vibrant and active Port Talbot Retired Members Branch recently held another successful social day. With the sun shining at Port Talbot Town Cricket Club, retired members…

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Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · Aug 29

If you want real power in your workplace - workplace mapping could be the thing for you. 💪

It helps you organise smarter, grow membership & win change.

Find out how in our latest blog. ⬇️ community-tu.org/what-is-work...