Our GS, @gawainlittle.bsky.social, will be at this year's Tyne & Wear #MayDay rally 🔥 #Solidarity forever ✊ #GeneralStrike100 #GFTU

General Secretary of the #GFTU, @gawainlittle.bsky.social:

Speaker Announcement: Sarah Woolley, General Secretary of @bfawu.bsky.social Join us on 4 May to Turn London Red 🚩

📢 Free training opportunity for Scotland members Want to help challenge the rise of the far right? The new @gftu.org.uk course gives reps practical tools to counter harmful narratives and rebuild solidarity Free places (including food + accom) available 📆 13–14 March, Glasgow 👇 Apply by 27 Feb

“This May Day, we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the General Strike of 1926, a reminder that workers make history. Our movement is powerful when it acts together. Solidarity is fundamental to our past and the key to our future.”

Speaker Announcement: Steve Wright General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union! Join us on 4 May to Turn London Red 🚩

3 months to go... Be a part of #London #MayDay, Monday 4 May 2026. This year’s theme is ‘Workers Make History’, celebrating 100 years since the 1926 General Strike. RSVP 👉http://bit.ly/LDNMayDayRSVP All out on Monday 4 May 2026. Turn London red 🌹

Great to have our first #GFTU delegation to the Latin America conference today!

Our first organised #GFTU delegation to Latin America Adelante. #Solidarity is a guiding principle of our federation. Photos (c) Henry Fowler, GFTU #GFTU #Solidarity #Unity #Education

Join us for London May Day!

Solidarity to members of our national affiliate, @neunion.bsky.social, who begin strike action at Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) this week. ⏰7.15am-9.15am 🗓️14 January 📍Find and support your nearest picket line: bit.ly/NEUPickets #StrikeMap 1/2

The General Federation of Trade Unions stands in solidarity with the Venezuelan people and calls on the British government to condemn the illegal actions of the Unite States and demand the immediate release of President Maduro.

Our GS, @gawainlittle.bsky.social , has just sent the below congratulations letter to Andrea Egan on her election as @unison.org.uk general secretary. Read the letter in full below 👇 #GFTU #UNISON

Our GS, @gawainlittle.bsky.social , has just sent the below congratulations letter to Dave Calfe on his election as @aslefunion.bsky.social general secretary. Dave's election follows the retirement of @mickwhelanaslef.bsky.social, a long time friend to #GFTU. We wish them both good luck.

Become a #Friend of the Trust + gain exclusive perks! 🚨 Access to the 1st of its kind - Virtual Town Hall w/ @gawainlittle.bsky.social + @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social#Friend Discover a full breakdown of what you'll receive: https://t.co/urFG3jToxl 🔗 RSVP here: https://t.co/KYdwHJgSCN #GFTUET #FriendsofET

🚩 Hear our response to the #RiseOfTheFarRight Virtual Town Hall | 24 Nov, 5pm | @gftu.org.uk's @gawainlittle.bsky.social & @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social#RiseOfTheFarRight ✨Join the first of its kind when you become a #Friend of the Trust - https://actionnetwork.org/events/friends-of-gftuet-townhall #GFTUET #GFTU

🌐 Our Virtual Town Hall is THE place for ideas to collide, voices to be heard, and where the future of union learning takes shape. Join the discussion + Q&A with @gftu.org.uk's @gawainlittle.bsky.social & @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social 💻 Join from anywhere - https://t.co/KYdwHJhqsl #GFTUET #Giftmas

BREAKING 🚨| @unitetheunion.bsky.social has affiliated to #StrikeMap. On affiliating to Strike Map, @unitesharon.bsky.social said, "There is power in a union and Strike Map is building solidarity across the trade union movement." 1/2

The Employment Rights Bill is an important milestone but must be part of a wider strategy to raise living standards and restore labour's share of wealth. Trade unions are central to that, providing the infrastructure through which workers can secure better pay, safer workplaces and a stronger voice.

The most urgent task of the Labour government is clear: raising living standards. Trade unions are central to that. They are the vehicle through which better pay, safer working conditions, and fairer working workplaces can be achieved. Equipping them effectively is fundamental.

📢 Session announcement How Do We Bring Political Economy Into Our Fights? | @gawainlittle.bsky.social, @gftu.org.uk Join our inaugural Political Economy Conference 👉 http://gftuet.org.uk/courses/political-economy-conference 🚨 Limited spaces #GFTUET #PoliticalEconomy #TradeUnions #Workers #GFTU

SIF Executive Board member, Dr Orlando Mardner, has written a powerful article as we mark Black History Month. In his own words he describes his lived experiences of being a black security worker. You can read more here 👇 sif.org.uk/being-black-...

🚨 Join our first-ever Virtual Town Hall ✅ Speak with @gftu.org.uk's @gawainlittle.bsky.social & @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social, receive updates on our work + live Q+A. Become a #Friend: https://gftuet.org.uk/friends 🔗 RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/friends-of-gftuet-townhall #GFTUET

Join us in October🍂 🔴 Empowering Workers | @ieruk.bsky.social 🔴 Politics and Parliament | @gawainlittle.bsky.social 🔴 Political Economy International School sessions 1 & 2 🔴 YMDW Sign up before places run out: https://gftuet.org.uk/education #GFTUET

Our general secretary, @gawainlittle.bsky.social , and our president, @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social , at this afternoon's ¡Viva la Solidaridad! Stand with Latin America Against Trump hosted by Arise festival. #GFTU #InternationalSolidarity #Solidarity

BREAKING 🚨 | 30 trade unions have written to Hull Trains warning their actions could damage safety culture across the rail industry. Our movement is united in rejecting attacks on union members. We stand with all @aslefunion.bsky.social members. Read & share the letter👇 #StrikeMap

The General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk will be giving its full support to this solidarity rally. Victory to the Hull Trains strikers!

Our general secretary, @gawainlittle.bsky.social , has sent this letter to Donna Wiggett, congratulating her on her recent election as general secretary of our affiliate, @aepsychologists.bsky.social. #GFTU #Solidarity

And that’s a wrap 🎬 A fantastic two days with education officers from trade unions, at Quorn Grange . ✊Activist education and development 🖥️ @ericblanc.bsky.social on ‘Worker to Worker’ trainings 🍿Showing of the film ‘UNION’ 👀Sneak peak at our new programme #GFTUET #GFTU #TUed #Education

🚨BREAKING | CODIR has condemned Israel's military attack on Iran as outrageous. "This action is not only a provocation in the Middle East but a threat to world peace.” - @gawainlittle.bsky.social. Read the full press release: gftu.org.uk/codir-condem... #GFTU #CODIR

Our GS, @gawainlittle.bsky.social, addressing the #BGCM2025 at the end of #Day2. "The measure of our trade unionism is the #Solidarity we show to disputes and I am proud that GFTU has been at the forefront of coordinating solidarity from other unions for #BirminghamBinStrike". #BGCM #GFTU

Our GS, @gawainlittle.bsky.social, along with many other leaders has signed the below letter to Colombian governmental authorities over recent threats against a number of trade unionists who have worked with @jfcolombia.bsky.social. We support organised labour in Colombia and offer #Solidarity.

“An attack on low paid workers is an attack on all of us." Billy and John, striking bin workers, addressing yesterday's @pcsunion.bsky.social conference in #Brighton The solidarity tour continues. Victory to the bin workers! #BirminghamBinStrike #StrikeMap youtu.be/BAwf5zTCfjE

Our GS, @gawainlittle.bsky.social , has joined the Birminham bin strikers this morning. The strike is solid with over 100 on the picket and nothing moving in and out. 🌹Solidarity to the #BirminghamBinStrikers #BirminghamBinStrike #BrumBinStrike #StrikeMap

"This dispute isn't just about one group of workers, which is why it's so vitally important that the whole movement rallies behind them." 🎧Listen to @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social on why @bfawu.bsky.social have signed the letter to Angela Rayner and Cllr John Cotton. #BirminghamBinStrike #StrikeMap

GFTU is proud to be a signatory to this letter in support of the #Birmingham Bin Strikers. Their dispute is crucial to the fight against cuts and to protect workers' standard of living. That is why the whole movement supports them. #Solidarity #GFTU @unitetheunion.bsky.social @gftu.org.uk

BREAKING 🚨| 25 unions, representing over 1 million workers, have written to Angela Rayner MP and Cllr John Cotton to stop cuts in #Birmingham. The movement is behind the #BirminghamBinStrikers Read the the letter in full: bit.ly/BrumBinStrik... #StrikeMap #BrumBinStrike

"Every time Farage votes against improving our rights at work and in favour of deregulation and privatisation, they're about dividing communities, pitting worker against worker, while the rich get richer." @gawainlittle.bsky.social at Tyne & Wear #MayDay. #MayDay2025 #ReformUK #GFTU

Our general secretary, @gawainlittle.bsky.social , at today’s Tyne and Wear #MayDay2025 rally. Solidarity with all workers this #MayDay bank holiday weekend 🚩 #GFTU

"Solidarity greetings to all the #BirminghamBinStrikers. Join our Megapicket on 9 May." @gawainlittle.bsky.social, @gftu.org.uk. 🪧Join the #Birmingham Megapicket on 9 May, Lifford Lane Depot, B30 3JJ. Tell us you are coming 👉 bit.ly/BrumMegapick... #StrikeMap

Our GS, @gawainlittle.bsky.social spoke at the Manchester #IWMD event along with Emma Runswick, Suzanne Humphries of @thompsons.law and Alison Treacher, Northwest @unitetheunion.bsky.social Organiser. "Even one death due to work is one death too many." Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpjE... #GFTU

Happy International Workers' Day to all workers across the world. We have nothing to lose but our chains! #MayDay #MayDay2025 #iwd2025 #GFTU

🔥 PACKED public meeting in #Birmingham Why we should back the bin workers ✊🗑️ Solidarity to the #BirminghamBinStrikers #BrumBinStrike

🔥Our Political course was so popular, it's back for a second time Workshops with @gawainlittle.bsky.social and @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social . ✊ Learn how unions can influence the political process. 🚨 Sign up whilst places last - gftuet.org.uk/courses/political-course #GFTUET

“We need an end to the austerity that keeps our children in poverty, that keeps our families in poverty and that shuts off future progress for future generations.” @gawainlittle.bsky.social at yesterday's #MakeEqualityReal petition hand in. #AntiAusterity #GFTU

Our general secretary, @gawainlittle.bsky.social , has just written to Matt Wrack on his election as General Secretary of @nasuwt-official.bsky.social. Read the full letter below 👇 #GFTU

Today, the #MakeEqualityReal campaign went to Parliament to hand in our petition and meet with MPs. ⏰It’s time for a commission to commence the socio-economic duty & help end austerity. Thank you @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social for hosting and all the MPs that joined us. #AntiAusterity

Our @gftu.bsky.social #SummerSchool is heating up 🔥 @tajali1.bsky.social, @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social, @hodderandy.bsky.social, @gawainlittle.bsky.social, @hwanheebae.bsky.social, @redrunswick.bsky.social, @cwunews.bsky.social, @pcsunion.bsky.social 🚨Join us: gftuet.org.uk/courses/gftu... #GFTUET

Our general secretary, @gawainlittle.bsky.social, has just written to @joannethomas.bsky.social, congratulating her on a historic election. The first ever woman General Secretary of @usdawunion.bsky.social Read the letter in full below 👇 #GFTU

“The Employment Rights Bill, whilst welcome, is already watered down from the original New Deal for Working People." @gawainlittle.bsky.social Read and share this article in today's @mstaronline.bsky.social morningstaronline.co.uk/article/mini... #EmploymentRightsBill #GFTU