@industrialleurope.bsky.social welcomes the new EU steel import regime as stronger protection against unfair competition. But lasting industrial resilience will require complementary measures including full implementation of the Steel and Metals Action Plan news.industriall-europe.eu/Article/1510

Trump seeks alliance with his dictator friends against the International Criminal Court (probably a suggestion from his other mate, Natanyahu) www.ft.com/content/567c...

How can any Europeans have sympathy for Israel when it backs Trump snatching Greenland? (from @politico.eu )

"Forced labour transfers of Uyghur workers from Xinjiang to factories across China have “increased significantly” since the end of zero-Covid, according to one expert who says it leaves brands sourcing Chinese cotton further exposed " www.ecotextile.com/202605186280... 1/ (my latest interview)

“Reciprocity means both sides deliver what they promise”. The US Ambassador is taking the mickey

Labour must end the skilled worker visa ‘clock reset’ that traps migrant partners in bad relationships’ labourlist.org/2026/05/labo... – @dangroshev.com via @labourlist.bsky.social

Immigration make Britain brilliant

Given his predisposition to ape Trump, I expect Farage will be going for the HSE next inthesetimes.com/article/trum...

One in seven UK workers have experienced a ‘clear violation’ of their basic employment rights. “Widespread & pervasive rights violations” have harmed workers across all employment sectors, a UCL report commissioned by the Fair Work Agency, has stated: www.ier.org.uk/news/one-in-...

More from the land of the free (non-collective bargaining)

Israel forcing East Jerusalem Palestinians to destroy their own homes or be heavily fined. Bastards

Clear admission that Chinese state subsidies China allow Nuctech to submit "overly advantageous" bids in public procurement tenders. @ec.europa.eu must now disallow any bids. Frankly, allowing any Chinese public procurement bids should be banned given their unfair labour practices

Important notice❗Equity has received multiple reports from members concerning the misuse of their voice and personal data by the platform Fish Audio. 1/2

In two weeks, the @ilo.org will bring workers, employers and governments together to negotiate regulation for platform work. Our demands are simple - platform workers deserve the same rights as every other worker.

EU signs up for Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine and the Convention establishing the International Claims Commission for Ukraine. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

@etui.bsky.social Benchmarking Europe is here👇 assessing the performance of the EU – as a whole and at Member State level – and its progress towards its economic, employment and social goals. www.etui.org/publications...

@ec.europa.eu welcomes the @coe.int declaration on migration. 1/2 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Voting rights are workers’ rights. When working people have a real voice at the ballot box, we can elect leaders who protect our right to join a union, ensure safe workplaces, live free from discrimination and retire in dignity. The Supreme Court has undermined workers’ voices.

@coe.int Ministers adopt political declaration on migration. Includes: ’obligation and necessity’ for countries to control their borders.

Keir tells Wes to fuck off in the best possible taste assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a05ef...

Union members working in stadiums, hotels, transportation and event production will be critical to the success of the FIFA World Cup. They deserve dignity, safety and respect on the job, not racial profiling, intimidation or fear from ICE enforcement in host cities.

Joint EU-UK Statement following the Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting on 13 May. The meeting was addressed by @the3million.bsky.social and @britishineurope.bsky.social from the UK civil society side. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Deregulation Will Make Europe Poorer, Not Stronger. Three former European Commissioners warn that scrapping social protections in pursuit of competitiveness will leave the Union weaker, not stronger. www.socialeurope.eu/deregulation...

According to new research, the AFL-CIO reports more than 90% of workers support job & privacy protections against AI in the workplace. The survey found unions are the most credible on AI, with workers trusting labor more than Big Tech or politicians to secure safeguards. https://ow.ly/VLrr50YZ8AE

The ITF and its team of Inspectors has received over 2,000 request for assistance from seafarers stuck in the Persian Gulf. We have supported over 500 seafarers being repatriated from the region. youtube.com/shorts/VyO-l...

No compromises on workers’ rights. The proposed 28th Company Regime cannot move forward in its current form. ETUC General Secretary @estherlynch.bsky.social was with @socialistsanddemocrats.eu this morning to stress that Europe’s competitiveness cannot be built on weaker worker protections.

@the3million.bsky.social and @britishineurope.bsky.social to make presentations today to the EU-UK Specialised Committee on Citizen's Rights

@brusselslabour.bsky.social is sad to hear the news that Colin O'Driscoll passed away. Colin was a member of Brussels Labour and a former Chair of Labour International.

From Europe to the U.S. to Canada, workers are saying: ENOUGH! Bea Bruske joined Liz Shuler and Judith Kirton-Darling for an important discussion about the global labour movement and the power of solidarity across borders. ✊ #CLC2026 #UnionStrong

✊Thousands took to the streets of Bxl today to say NO to the Arizona government’s attacks on pensions, social dialogue and wage indexation Workers & unions are standing together to defend fair wages, strong social protections & democratic dialogue #ForDemocracy @fgtb.bsky.social @lacsc.bsky.social

Yasmin Fahimi re-elected as DGB reinforces fight for democracy and fair working conditions etuc.org/en/node/26528

"Our country needs to get back on track economically": Labor Minister Bas seeks to connect with trade unionists at the DGB congress. Unlike Chancellor Merz before her, she receives applause. 🫢

12-05-1916 IRELAND: Union leader James Connolly was executed for his part in the Easter Rebellion, an unsuccessful insurrection against British rule. As he was wounded in the fighting, he faced the firing squad tied to a chair.

Who’s afraid of picket lines? The backsliding of collective labour rights is quietly reshaping European democracy. David Monaco @ceps.eu . And meanwhile @ilo.org being abandoned by governments www.ceps.eu/whos-afraid-...

Film and TV culture can leave workers doing long hours without adequate rest breaks. Sign @bectu.bsky.social 's petition to demand safer, fairer working lives for everyone behind the camera. www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/en...

Father Louis, known for his spiritual guidance and national presence—most notably leading a funeral prayer for slain journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in Jenin—was reportedly targeted due to his influential role among the youth and his vocal stance on the occupation.

One (very small) step to hold the rogue state into account. EU approves sanctions on Israeli settlers after Hungarian backing www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

US national union center @aflcio.org calls on FIFA to keep ICE out of host #WorldCup cities. President @lizshuler.bsky.social warns of “collective action” if immigration authorities act to deport people without due process

About time @eudiplomacy.bsky.social replaced its ambo in Tel Aviv www.euractiv.com/news/eu-amba...

@ec.europa.eu presents updated EU Emissions Trading System benchmarks for consultation ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

⏰ It’s time for Labour to deliver on its promise to the UK’s touring musicians and crew - and make EU touring easier Read more from MU Campaigns and Social Media Manager Maddy Radcliff and @labourint.bsky.social Chair Imogen Tyreman in LabourList ⬇️

The vast majority of UK unions now support PR, though I don't think @tuc.org.uk has formally discussed this since 2016 (ready to be corrected). About time this came back on the Congress agenda as a priority

Happy Bank Holiday! Here’s a tongue-in-cheek #parody song about #nigelfarage accepting a massive gift from a #crypto billionaire and then hiding from a #BBC interview - to the iconic tune #500miles of the legendary Proclaimers … We’re calling it: “Five Million Quid” 💰🤑💰🤑💰🎶 youtu.be/z5A0qpWUrfg?...

We are calling on the government to: ➡️ rip up the red lines and negotiate with the EU in the national interest ➡️ set up a new body in Parliament for democratic scrutiny of our links with Europe Join the campaign: www.labourmovementforeurope.uk/redlines

Even @channel4news.bsky.social are putting Farage rants on a loop without any questions

Member States had until yesterday to transpose the anti-SLAPP directive into their national legislation. However, our analysis shows a fragmented and uneven picture of transposition across Europe, resulting in varying levels of protection for journalists.

Trade union leaders representing postal workers from Senegal to Spain and Germany to Japan gathered at our offices in Switzerland this week to defend the right to regular, affordable postal deliveries - known as the universal service obligation. https://ow.ly/y5BB50YW3fP

Joint UK-EU statement following meeting on Windsor framework implementation www.gov.uk/government/n...

Farage managing to avoid facing questions again (not that I expect any difficult ones coming from our media)