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Waltham Forest National Education Union

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The official account of #WalthamForest @neunion.bsky.social (NEU). We represent 3,000 educators #ValueEducation #SaveOurSchools #FundFairPay. All our links: https://linktr.ee/wf_neu

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Waltham Forest National Education Union @wforestneu.bsky.social · 5d

A rep from Waltham Forest NEU underscores the responsibilities of a union delegate and stresses the significance of an education that embraces all. #InclusiveEducation #UnionDuties

Waltham Forest National Education Union @wforestneu.bsky.social · 17h

Promoting maternal support is crucial in our field, ensuring excellent care for both expecting and new mothers. #maternitymatters @danielkebedeneu.bsky.social buff.ly/YOTeTVk

Maternity rights | National Education Union

Maternity rights and entitlements available to teachers and support staff in schools and colleges.

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Waltham Forest National Education Union @wforestneu.bsky.social · 1d

absolutely - Welfare not warfare, and as educators, books not bombs

Waltham Forest National Education Union @wforestneu.bsky.social · 1d

Like and repost 👍Look who is on strike this week across the country! As Robin Talbot, explains
#Solidarity #StrikeMap @danielkebedeneu.bsky.social @strikemap.org @neunion.bsky.social

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Waltham Forest National Education Union @wforestneu.bsky.social · 2d

We joined the 500,000 protestors yesterday. This is a Trade Union issue. Peace is needed and an end to war 🕊️ #StopTheWar

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Stop School Cuts @schoolcuts.bsky.social · 20d

🗞️ Research from the @neunion.bsky.social finds more than 1,000 schools have suffered cumulative real-terms cuts in excess of £1m each.

📌 Read the full article from @theguardian.com here:
www.theguardian.com/education/20...

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 15d

This morning at Labour Party Conference, our panel is looking at the attainment gap and asking why disadvantaged pupils are behind their peers.

Chaired by @nickharrison73.bsky.social, we are joined by @sarahsmithlab.bsky.social, @childrenscomm.bsky.social, and @danielkebedeneu.bsky.social

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PoliticsJOE @politicsjoe.bsky.social · 8d

It's reported that Reform UK-run Kent Council may raise council taxes after their DOGE inspired cost-cutting measures failed.

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PoliticsJOE @politicsjoe.bsky.social · 6d

Palestine activists shut down weapons manufacturer arming IDF youtu.be/c_ld0krMYUo

Palestine activists shut down weapons manufacturer arming IDF

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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · 3d

We must sever all diplomatic ties with the genocidal apartheid state of Israel immediately.

Expel the ambassador. Close the embassy.

As apartheid South Africa was isolated, so too must Israel be — a pariah state.

We’ll march until Palestine is free, from the river to the sea.

Zarah on the stage at the Palestine demonstration infront of a large crowd in Whitehall

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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · 3d

“The socialism I believe in is everyone working for each other, everyone having a share of the rewards. It's the way I see football, the way I see life.” — Bill Shankly

My full speech from the Your Party Liverpool rally:

youtu.be/Y8c8lB9wROY?...

MUST WATCH: Zarah Sultana's powerful speech at Your Party launch in Liverpool

YouTube video by PoliticsJOE

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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · 21d

Two weekends ago, we witnessed the biggest fascist mobilisation in decades.

Last week we answered with unity at the #StopTrump demo.

Trump, Tommy Robinson & their allies peddle hate, but they don’t speak for us.

Our fight is clear and we must unite against the real enemy: fascism.

Zarah at the front of the #StopTrump demo in London with a banner that says: Stop Trump, Stop Fascism

Zarah speaking on stage at #StopTrump demo in London in Parliament Square

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Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · 5d

Real patriotism isn’t about bashing migrants or minorities. It’s about caring enough to ensure nobody is homeless, hungry or left behind.

My piece for @thelondonstandard.bsky.social.

www.standard.co.uk/comment/jere...

Keir Starmer is a plastic patriot just like Nigel Farage

Reform and Labour can wrap themselves in as many union jacks as they want — this is what my country means to me, by Jeremy Corbyn

www.standard.co.uk

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Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · 5d

United, there is nothing our movement cannot achieve.

We have a world to win — so let’s get to work.

Join yourparty.uk today.

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Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · 5d

An electric evening in Liverpool — the heart of solidarity, unity and hope.

An amazing reception for @zarahsultana.bsky.social, Liverpool Community Independents and local campaigners.

We are building a mass movement up and down the country. Be part of it at yourparty.uk.

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Matt B @mattbernico.bsky.social · 3d

I got Malm and Carton’s new book: The Long Heat. He’s always got a pretty sober take.

Definitely the scariest book you can read this Halloween season

Andreas Malm and Wim Carton’s the long heat

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 3d

A probe into the academy trust that paid nearly £5,000 in 'consultancy services' to its CEO’s mum was kept under wraps while officials ruled on its merger

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 3d

Our green & environmental training is back by popular demand!

👊 Explore the urgent challenges facing education.
👊 Learn skills for prioritising climate justice in your workplace.
👊 Build networks and share best practice for winning campaigns.

✍️ You can sign up here 👉 tinyurl.com/2s8c43tr

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Dave Vetter @davidrvetter.bsky.social · 3d

Every day is a good day to point out that 92% of Reform's donations were found to come from figures and groups linked to the fossil fuel industry. @desmog.com

Nigel Farage’s Reform Party Has Accepted £2.3 Million from Fossil Fuel Interests, Climate Deniers, and Polluters Since 2019 Election

Reform UK has received more than £2.3 million from oil and gas interests, highly polluting industries, and climate science deniers since December 2019, amounting to 92 percent of the party’s donations...

www.desmog.com

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 2d

It is Stoptober! Are you trying to quit smoking, or helping people to kick the cigarettes? Take a look at the latest research on smoking cessation available through our catalogue. 📚 #RCNLibraryandMuseum

https://bit.ly/4h3liJj

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GFTU Educational Trust @gftuet.org.uk · 3d

Take your learning to the next level 👆

Our WhatsApp group is the fastest way to get updates on the latest courses, receive helpful reminders of what's to come and connect with fellow learners.

Sign up today - https://t.co/XzFkTpByXV

#GFTUET #TradeUnion #Education

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GFTU Educational Trust @gftuet.org.uk · 3d

📅 Join us for next #StrategySeries- The Rise of American Labour and Opposing Trumpism- Ft. @flyingwithsara.bsky.social

Important discussion on the role of labour in the fight against right-wing populism.

🗓️ 20 November
🎟️ Register: gftuet.org.uk/courses/stra...

#Labour #TradeUnions

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Ken Olende @kenolende.bsky.social · 6d

Twenty odd books on race and racism in Britain from the 60s & 70s turn up at the Oxfam shop. Surely I already have enough books on this subject? “No, Precious! We needs them all!!”

Photo of the covers of three old paperbacks: The Politics of Race and Residence by Susan J Smith; Racism and Black Resistance in Britain by Robert Moore; Because They’re Black by Derek Humphry & Gus John.

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 3d

The council is now proposing to increase the top slice it takes from its maintained schools by just over £2.2 million to pay for services which are currently subsidised

Reform-run Kent council plans £2m school budget raid

Leaders say proposals fly in face of pre-election pledges to identify efficiencies from 'DOGE' unit

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UsdawUnion @usdawunion.bsky.social · 3d

If you’re a young retail or distribution worker, we are the trade union just for you!

You might have spotted us at Bath University freshers’ fair recently 😳

Interested in joining us for the price of a coffee a week? Find out about all the benefits – link in bio

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Strike Map @strikemap.org · 4d

Start your Saturday right with your copy of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘬𝘦𝘳.

Our weekly email with all things strikes direct to your mailbox.

📨📨📨📨Get yours here: strikemap.org/forms/support-strike-map

#StrikeMap

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