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karenrenshaw.bsky.social @karenrenshaw.bsky.social · 1d

10 years on from the Dieselgate scandal, justice still hasn’t been served in the UK. While other countries made carmakers pay, ours let them off the hook. Sign the petition now and demand accountability now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ma...

Make polluters pay for poisoning our children

10 years ago it was revealed that many diesel cars were being fitted with illegal technology that means they emit levels of toxic gases (NOx) exceeding testing and legal limits. These emissions poison...

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karenrenshaw.bsky.social @karenrenshaw.bsky.social · Aug 17

Chance to enjoy the special weekend at Blackgates Miniature Railway, Tingley. Wonderful refreshments both hot & cold. Don’t miss this local event & enjoy a family day out.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Jul 17

How unions got their power back

Senior UNISON staff discuss how the Employment Rights Bill will liberate trade unions from the legal shackles imposed by the Tories and transform industrial relations – in ways that benefit all workers.

How unions got their power back - Magazine

Senior UNISON staff discuss how the Employment Rights Bill will liberate trade unions from the legal shackles imposed by the Tories and transform industrial relations – in ways that benefit all…

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karenrenshaw.bsky.social @karenrenshaw.bsky.social · Jul 10

Well Done Jim, demonstrating your Cooperative approach into policies & legislation

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Jul 10

Chefs in Schools recently polled parents about school meals, publishing the findings this morning. Now it's time for school workers to have their say - visit the campaign page to add your views and share stories about the food in your school: chefsinschools.org.uk/the-future-o...

The Future of School Food | Chefs in Schools

Campaign

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karenrenshaw.bsky.social @karenrenshaw.bsky.social · Jun 29

An enjoyable afternoon at St Michael’s Church Fair, East Ardsley. Cllrs Holroyd & Renshaw spoke to many local residents and enjoyed the refreshments while discussing local concerns with many residents.

karenrenshaw.bsky.social @karenrenshaw.bsky.social · Jun 21

Cllrs Stephen Holroyd & Karen Renshaw had an enjoyable afternoon at RobinHood Primary School supporting the Summer Fair. We participated in a range of activities rewarding ourselves with an ice cream due to the heat.

karenrenshaw.bsky.social @karenrenshaw.bsky.social · Jun 9

What about the WASPI women next

UNISON @unison.org.uk · Jun 9

UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea:
“This is the right thing to do. The government acknowledges it made a mistake.

“Restoring the fuel payment to all but the wealthiest pensioners will make a huge difference to anyone who struggled to keep warm last winter.”

karenrenshaw.bsky.social @karenrenshaw.bsky.social · Jun 9

Delicious meal at the monthly event of “Friends Cafe” held at Tingley Methodist Church. An opportunity to make new friends, catch up with news while enjoying a meal. All welcome on the 1st Saturday of the month.

karenrenshaw.bsky.social @karenrenshaw.bsky.social · Jun 7

Great morning with “Game Changes” which addresses social isolation, gives older people enjoyment, new friendships and humour. Every Friday for a small donation who this month is for WF3 Kindness. Come along to Country Kitchen at Tingley

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Jess Lennox @jesslennox.bsky.social · Jun 2

Housing Leeds has joined the national, tenant-led ‘Stop Social Housing Stigma Campaign’.

By joining the campaign we are commiting to tackle stigma and discrimination experienced by social housing tenants, and promote a positive image of social housing in Leeds.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · May 29

“It's time you received a proper pay rise that reflects the work you do.” UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea urges all members working in councils and schools to vote now on pay.

💻 Check your emails and vote
❌ Vote reject
❓Find out more: www.unison.org.uk/NJC2025

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Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · May 29

When we entered office, we found that the prisons were 99% full with space set to run out before the end of 2024. We took action to free up prison places but this was a temporary fix while we developed a long-term plan.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · May 29

Agency care staff ‘charged £10k for free work visas’ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We hear about this kind of exploitation all too often. A recent UNISON survey of more than 3,000 migrants working in the care sector found almost a quarter had paid illegal visa fees.

Agency care staff ‘charged £10k for free work visas’

A BBC investigation hears claims overseas workers are mistreated and threatened with deportation.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · May 30

🚨 UNISON WIN! 🎉

Great news to see Livv housing workers on Merseyside have won their dispute.

100% Accept with 95% Turnout!

They stood together and they won together ✊

Livv housing workers celebrate their win.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · May 30

Join UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea in Liverpool for Any Questions.

Listen 8pm Friday / 1.10pm Saturday on BBC Radio 4 bbc.in/43MvqB3
or on demand on BBC Sounds

BBC RADIO4
Any Questions?
#BBCAQ

Photos of panellists:
Justin Madders, Minister for Employment Rights, Markets and Competition
Christina McAnea, General Secretary of Unison
Fraser Nelson, Times columnist
Baroness Stowell, Conservative peer

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · May 23

Consultation on local government pay is starting for school and council workers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

UNISON members affected will start receiving emails from today.
Not a member? Join now!

Alt: Purple background with ribbon. It's time for fair pay. Council & school worker pay 2025

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · May 24

🚨 SATURDAY 7 JUNE - Join us on the National Demonstration
Tax hidden wealth, fund public services, fair pay, investment in communities and the NHS.

🗓️ Saturday 7 June
📍 London. Portland place W1B for march to Whitehall

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join the peoples assembly national demonstration
sat june 7th | 12 noon |
portland place W1B for march to whitehall

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karenrenshaw.bsky.social @karenrenshaw.bsky.social · May 3

Wonderful beginning to the VE Day celebrations at Tingley Methodist Church. The food was delicious and brought back memories for many who enjoyed listening to the announcements from war times along with the singalong with music from the celebrations.Respect our veterans. Celebrate VE Day

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Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · Apr 30

It is time for trams in Leeds and West Yorkshire.

It was an absolute pleasure to organise our Parliamentary push for Trams with West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin.

Thank you to every MP, Lord and local leader who came to support our campaign ahead of the Spending Review.

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karenrenshaw.bsky.social @karenrenshaw.bsky.social · Apr 27

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karenrenshaw.bsky.social @karenrenshaw.bsky.social · Apr 23

Private shareholders made dividends of £3.6 billion from owning our trains in the last decade. Yet the government is leaving our trains fully privately owned. Sign We Own It's petition to demand they take our trains into public ownership:

weownit.org.uk/act-now/take...

Petition: Take our trains into public ownership | We Own It

The government is taking railway operators into public ownership, but the trains themselves will remain in private hands. The government must take our trains into public ownership.

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Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · Apr 20

Our second egg hunt took us to WF3 Kindness’s Easter Trail in Tingley. Huge thanks to the WF3 team for organising once again. Oscar picked a white buttons egg after finding all the clues.

Good to catch up with Cllr Karen Renshaw and Cllr Stephen Holroyd!

#WF3Kindness #WF3Easter

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Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · Apr 20

Well done Gildersome Parish Council for organising a brilliant Easter Family Fun Day. Oscar decorated his own egg while Alice and Arthur tried to solve the Easter trail puzzle…

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karenrenshaw.bsky.social @karenrenshaw.bsky.social · Apr 13

Chat Pesach Sameach to everyone celebrating the Jewish Passover.

a happy passover greeting card with flowers and a blue star

ALT: a happy passover greeting card with flowers and a blue star

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