Sharon Graham
@unitesharon.bsky.social
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General Secretary of Unite |
https://sharongraham.org/
Thank you Monica❤️ ✅Record levels of investment ✅Successful winter fuel campaign ✅Dedicated national campaign resource for the first time ✅Established 'Unite for a Workers’ Economy' to drive deeper community action Promises made & kept Vote
#SG4GS
sharongraham.org/sharons-plan/
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about 13 hours ago
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❌ ESB engineers begin ban on out of hours work 💬 All workers deserve a fair day's pay. It is appalling that these workers are being denied a decent rate for overtime work. 1/2
about 17 hours ago
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Council workers are struggling to keep their heads above water after over a decade of pathetic pay deals. Employers are again trying to cut the real-terms pay of workers instead of investing in our members, who do vital jobs in our communities. 1/2 ⤵️
about 20 hours ago
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In an uncertain world where change happens fast, we need a powerful union. AI, decarbonisation, attacks on jobs and reps, and suppression of pay all require a serious plan. This is why I am delivering a comprehensive 'Manifesto for Change'. Vote
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sharongraham.org/sharons-plan/
about 23 hours ago
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🪧Campaigning Beyond the Workplace: Retired & Community We have launched the Adult Social Care campaign to both organise the workforce and drive-up standards of care. Empowering retired members to campaign on the issues that matter to them. 🗳️SG4GS:
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1 day ago
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Alexander Dennis must come back with a pay offer that matches their hard work and commitment. Strikes will not end until that happens, Unite backs our members 100%.
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Alexander Dennis: Hundreds of staff to walk out for second time at major manufacturer
Industrial action at a major North Yorkshire bus factory will ‘not end’ until an improved pay offer is presented, a trade union has said.
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/alexander-dennis-hundreds-of-staff-to-walk-out-for-second-time-at-major-manufacturer-8793679
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📢Together against
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cuts Cuts are taking many forms including: 😡Voluntary redundancy 😡Downbanding 😡Working above your banding To fight back we must organise, build coordinated campaigns and use every tool available, including taking strike action if necessary. 1/2
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👩⚕️ Cwm Taf Health visitors set for further strikes after health board director receives huge pay increase ➡️ A shocking example of rewards for failure. 💬 Hywel Daniel’s actions are at the very heart of this dispute, he's guilty of underpaying health visitors. He should be removed. 1/2
2 days ago
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We've built the trade union movement's first dedicated community and political campaigning arm: Unite for a Workers' Economy. Since its launch, our community and retired members have led campaigns that deliver real results. Such as defending the Winter Fuel Payment forcing a govt u-turn.
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3 days ago
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🪧Strikes escalate | Alexander Dennis, Scarborough These workers have seen their pay plummet in real terms. Enough is enough. Alexander Dennis must come back with a pay offer that matches their hard work and commitment. Strikes will not end until that happens. 1/2
3 days ago
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A new survey of striking workers at the world-leading Institute for Cancer Research (ICR) has shown that many are missing meals or unable to pay bills. 💬 The ICR might be a world-leading centre of excellence, but when it comes to how it treats its staff it is at the bottom of the pile. 1/2
3 days ago
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UNITE WIN | Inflation-busting’ pay rise: Haldane-Fisher This was a hard fought and well won victory by workers who went on strike to secure a decent pay increase. The best way for workers to protect against the rising cost of living is to get organised in Unite.
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Five weeks of strike action ends at Haldane Fisher in Newry as workers secure ‘inflation-busting’ pay rise
Armagh I reports on the county's breaking news, sport including Football, GAA & Rugby. Also Videos, Farming, Entertainment and Events.
https://armaghi.com/news/newry-news/five-weeks-of-strike-action-ends-at-haldane-fisher-as-workers-secure-inflation-busting-pay-rise/305177
4 days ago
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Together we've delivered hundreds of above inflation pay rises, putting £millions back into members' pockets from disputes alone. With a supportive Executive, the next five years will deliver the manifesto in full and take our union back to the workplace for good. ➡️
sharongraham.org
5 days ago
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On the fundamental issues of who pays for the crisis and the investment required to back British industry, the wrong decisions are being made. This govt must unfreeze the grossly unfairly frozen tax thresholds that are pulling workers and pensioners into unsustainable tax bands.
5 days ago
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The Welsh Government have acknowledged this shameful behaviour and has called on the Cwm Taf Morgannwg to pay. This dispute is about what's fair. These vital and highly skilled health visitors are owed the right wage and unite members have the full backing of their union. 1/2
6 days ago
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The answer for trade unions still lies in the ability of workers to organise. Building power at work through real coordination between our workplaces and Reps. My promise as your general secretary will be to continue to fight for your jobs pay and conditions.
#FightForYou
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6 days ago
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🚨Manchester Kimpton Clocktower dispute over union busting will now escalate IHG has behaved disgracefully throughout this dispute. It has blatantly targeted Unite reps and refused to offer its hardworking staff the union recognition they are entitled to. 1/2
7 days ago
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Energy bills up by 42% since 2021, whilst energy companies made £30 billion profit in just one year. Why is the govt turning a blind eye to these excessive profits. Everyday must not continue to pay. Public Ownership Now.
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7 days ago
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🤝 UNITE WIN | Milk & More Recognition This shows there is power in a union and demonstrates what workers can achieve when they work together. Unite will now be actively looking at other Milk and More depots and at the next round of pay negotiations. 1/2
7 days ago
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Actions not words Together, we have established the first equalities development centres and increased central resource - We will continue to place Equalities at the centre of our Industrial Strategy. A promise made and kept. ✊ 🗳️
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8 days ago
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This is yet another fantastic win for Unite securing better jobs, pay and conditions for workers. Solidarity and congratulations to Unite members at Veolia at Grangemouth. ✊
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Unite secure inflation-beating pay deal at Veolia
VEOLIA workers based at Grangemouth will see inflation-beating pay rises of up to 9 per cent in a deal secured by their union, Unite.
https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/unite-secure-inflation-beating-pay-deal-veolia
8 days ago
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For too long, local government craftworkers have suffered real terms attacks on their pay. It is no wonder they have decided to take action. Unite stands by our craftworker members in their fight for fair pay and conditions. ✊
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Local government workers to protest at LGA national conference in Bournemouth
Striking local government workers will protest at the Local Government Association national conference at the Bournemouth International Centre today.
https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26260340.bic-striking-workers-protest-lga-national-conference/
8 days ago
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We will ensure a vote for all members on Labour affiliation before Unite Rules Conference in 2027. A promise made. A promise kept. Vote SG4GS ➡️
sharongraham.org/sharons-plan/
8 days ago
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🚨Farage by-election – Unite reaction This latest distraction from the everyday issues real people are facing will have workers and communities holding their head in their hands. Everyday people are hurting and this latest pantomime does nothing to ease their pain. 1/2
9 days ago
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🔥 UNITE WIN | Veolia: Grangemouth The pay deal at Veolia based in Grangemouth is the latest example of Unite members standing together to get what they deserve. It’s another win for Unite securing better jobs, pay and conditions for workers. ⤵️
9 days ago
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🤝 UNITE WIN | Recognition: North Tyneside CAB This is an excellent win for Unite members at North Tyneside Citizens Advice Bureau. Going forward, they now will be able to collectively improve workers' jobs, pay and conditions at the organisation.
9 days ago
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Our work with Equalities must deliver. That's why under my leadership we have increased central resource and put equalities at the centre of our industrial strategy. Action not words. Vote SG4GS
sharongraham.org/sharons-plan/
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9 days ago
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When I was elected in 2021, I promised they'd be no more blank cheques for Labour and we committed to using money in our Political Fund to support jobs, like the successful campaign to secure contracts for Leonardo. A promise made. A promise kept. 🗳️
sharongraham.org/sharons-plan/
10 days ago
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🪧 STRIKE | Stoke-on-Trent council workers Local government craftworkers have been undervalued with paltry pay increases for far too long. These workers deserve far better and Unite is fully behind them as they escalate strike action.
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Stoke-on-Trent council workers back on strike today
They're taking part in walkouts on Monday and Wednesday
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/stoke-trent-council-workers-back-045043577.html
10 days ago
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Hospitality workers earn their tips. Bosses shouldn't control them. The government promised workers would have greater control over their tips. Instead, it's handed employers the power to decide who gets what after a token 'consultation' opening the door to unfairness and broken promises. 1/2
10 days ago
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Years of austerity have cut council services to the bone while workers and communities have been asked to pay the price. 💔 Crumbling services ✂️ Cuts 😰 Service users abandoned and workers under stress We call on Labour to fund local govt fairly.
www.unitetheunion.org/campaigns/fa...
10 days ago
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Working with our community members, we will continue to bring focus and clear goals to our work in the community. We have established for the first time dedicated budgets to deliver campaigns on issues that matter to our community members. ➡️
sharongraham.org/sharons-plan/
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11 days ago
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As our NHS turns 78 years old today, Unite continues the call on Westminster & devolved countries, to take urgent action and properly fund NHS healthcare providers. Stand up for NHS workers, protect patient care, and defend the future of our NHS! ✍️ ⬇️
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11 days ago
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🪧 STRIKE Thales is an extremely profitable company who could end this dispute at any moment. It can easily afford a fair pay increase for their skilled and valuable workforce who are the ones helping to make huge profits for the company.
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Hundreds ready to strike at Thales plants in Govan and Reading, union says - France
HUNDREDS of Unite members at Thales plants in Govan and Reading have voted overwhelmingly for strike action after rejecting a real-terms pay cut.
https://www.europesays.com/france/45895/
11 days ago
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We will continue our work with our BAEM workplace activists to agree on industrial bargaining priorities, using our ‘Top 10’ company research and ensuring that progress is measured and monitored. ➡️
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12 days ago
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The way IHG has behaved has been nothing short of shameful. Instead of listening to workers' concerns, it has engaged in union busting behaviour at every turn. They will have our full support during this dispute.
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Staff at Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester hotel to begin strike
Hotel bosses said they 'respect [staff's] individual rights to take part in lawful industrial action'
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/staff-kimpton-clocktower-hotel-manchester-34211450
12 days ago
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For as long as I’m General Secretary, Unite will stay focused on what matters most to members – jobs, pay and conditions. Together, we’ve put our union back where it belongs: in the workplace, delivering £billions into the pockets of our members. Let's continue the change.
12 days ago
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ICTS would rather cause massive disruption at the airport than positively work with Unite to resolve this dispute. ICTS still has time to return to talks with an offer workers can accept. A failure to do so will result in significant airport disruption.
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UK airport to be hit by 'significant delays' as workers go on strike for 14 days
Passengers are warned of 'significant delays'
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/uk-airport-hit-significant-delays-34228882
13 days ago
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When I was elected in 2021, I stood on a platform that knew we had moved too far from our core business—protecting jobs and improving the pay and conditions of our members. We are now winning concrete gains for workers and it’s time to finish the job. Thank you for endorsing me.
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13 days ago
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#Blacklisting
is a disgraceful practice and hundreds of construction workers had their lives ruined. Spycops were colluding with the blacklisters in destroying the lives of ordinary trade unionists. To block evidence in this area would be nothing short of shameful.
14 days ago
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😡 A kick in the teeth for workers and families. There must be an immediate and deep cut in the energy price cap and a plan to renationalise our energy to end corporate greed, beginning with the national grid.
14 days ago
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🪧 STRIKE Great Yarmouth’s pay offer is slap in the face to workers that do hard dirty work in rain, wind or oppressive heat to keep the town clean and tidy. They have Unite’s total support in striking for a fair deal. ➡️
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14 days ago
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Heatwaves are becoming more frequent but this fact seems to take the bus operators by complete surprise every year. Bus firms must stop putting profits before people and act now. This is a problem that needs urgent attention to keep people safe.
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Almost 2,000 bus drivers could strike over 'unbearable' heatwave conditions
Drivers claim Arriva has failed to act on complaints raised by drivers
https://www.mylondon.news/news/transport/almost-2000-north-east-london-34212221
15 days ago
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Our energy and water systems are broken. Energy bills up by 42% since 2021, whilst energy companies made £30 billion profit in just one year. Unite will continue its campaign to see water and energy brought back into
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15 days ago
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Unite members are taking action at Manchester Kimpton Clocktower over union busting - the way IHG has behaved has been nothing short of shameful. We will not idly stand by and allow our members to be treated in this way.
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Staff at Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester hotel to begin strike
Hotel bosses said they 'respect [staff's] individual rights to take part in lawful industrial action'
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/staff-kimpton-clocktower-hotel-manchester-34211450
15 days ago
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Thank you to the 695 branches and workplaces across our union that nominated me to stand for re-election as your General Secretary. Your overwhelming support has delivered what will be a decisive victory within the nomination period. 1/2
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15 days ago
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🚨 Unite cautiously welcomes the long awaited Defence investment plan, but calls for clarity on jobs. There are certainly areas in the DIP that Unite have been calling for to ensure British procurement and jobs. 1/5
16 days ago
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These workers have had enough and they have Unite's total support in taking
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action. Alexander Dennis needs to put forward a pay increase that reflects their loyalty, hard work and patience.
#Scarborough
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16 days ago
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The increase in the energy cap is another kick in the teeth for workers and families who were already struggling with ever rising bills and the cost-of-living crisis. The UK has among the highest energy bills in Europe, they should be going down not up. 1/2
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Union members to stage protest in Irvine over rising fuel costs
Union members to stage Irvine protest as part of campaign to end fuel poverty.
https://www.irvinetimes.com/news/26238168.unite-stage-irvine-protest-energy-price-cap-rise/
16 days ago
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As branch and workplace nominations draw to a close, my promise will always be to continue to fight for your jobs, pay and conditions. ➡️
sharongraham.org
#BackToTheWorkplace
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