The UK has some of the worst workers’ rights in the western world. This is the result of political choices: governments wanted to keep workers weak, and pay low, to benefit the super-rich. Now, for the first time since the 1980s, anti-union laws have been scrapped and union rights extended.

The CBS investigation portrays a modern concentration camp, similar to the Soviet GULAG (like CECOT, an acronym): sadistic guards, 24 hour lighting, isolation cells. Americans once opposed this inhumane system. The Trump administration sent innocent people there to suffer.

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We have a beautiful new branch banner created by Ed Hall #ucu #oubucu

Day 4 of strike action to oppose Tetrosyl's appalling use of fire and rehire on it's employees - we will continue to fight for our members on the picket line ✊

Salford International Brigade Memorial www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/salford-in...

Take a moment this Xmas to sign and share this, to protect workers' and @ucunorthumbria.bsky.social members' pay and pensions against attack @northumbriauni.bsky.social www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/no...

Today is #InternationalMigrantsDay, and a chance to celebrate the contribution of migrant nursing staff to the profession and to patient care. Without your dedication, our health and care system would cease to function. Explore our resources for international members ➡️ https://bit.ly/3XFjH3k

DLR workers to strike New Year's Eve in contractor pay dispute Cleaning staff on the Docklands Light Railway will take strike action on New Year's Eve after the employer made no contact with the union following the previous strike. rmtunion.org/4pLcNGn

What if CEO's had to pitch to workers?

Hundreds of overseas staff working in social care and the NHS travelled to Westminster today to lobby MPs over plans to restrict visa rules for care workers. Follow updates here ⬇️ unsn.uk/3MLAeAz

RMT demands urgent action to protect rights of remand prisoners on hunger strike RMT has called on the government to immediately intervene to protect the lives of remand prisoners currently on hunger strike. rmtunion.org/3YyUk3E

The pavement protest ban isn't proving efficient as of today. Reminder: road closure ban was only enforced by the police preemptively taking the street, after many been arrested in weeks, & the patterned had no end in sight. Day 383 #GeorgiaProtests 📷 Merab Metreveli

Resistance in the tiny town Akhaltsikhe keeps up every day! 📸 @protest24.bsky.social

Kharkiv tonight ❄️

Reform’s plans to cut 68,000 civil service jobs would damage our vital public services. Read our General Secretary's response.

📣 UNION POWER | Victory for Grosvenor workers follows numerous strikes There is power in a union and @unitetheunion.bsky.social will always back our health members as they fight for a fair day's pay and decent working conditions. 1/2

As if fire and rehire tactics weren't bad enough, Tetrosyl is now undermining a lawful strike with plans to use agency staff to cover the duties of striking workers today and in future stoppages ❌ We require the company to STOP plans to use agency staff and STOP their fire and rehire practices ✋

We are not backing down. Our response to @rockstargames.com's latest statement.

"The draft resolution “Safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of United Nations personnel” (document A/80/L.18) was adopted by a recorded vote of 153 in favour to 1 against (United States)... 1/2 press.un.org/en/live?ifr-...

Amid the new anti-Constitutional law, which literally forbids to protest anywhere, the #GeorgiaProtests counts its 3️⃣8️⃣1️⃣th day ✊🏼🇬🇪 📸MoSe

“Do you know what it feels like when standing on the sidewalk is a crime?” Day 381 of nonstop protests in Georgia. Most banners today demanded sanctions on GD, an investigation into #theCamiteCase, and an end to the criminalization of peaceful protest. 📷 Levan Zazadze

Georgia is witnessing a full-scale power consolidation: repression normalized, courts captured, media weaponized, and violence used as a policy. Georgian Dream is no longer drifting. It is deliberately choosing the Putin model. And the West is merely watching. 2/12

Seven UK prisoners arrested on suspicion of #Palestine Action protests are currently on #hungerstrike. Some have been imprisoned since July without trial. Protesters recently gathered in Filton, #Bristol over the issue. ✍️ Adam Quarshie (Bristol Cable) 📸 Me thebristolcable.org/2025/12/prot...

It seems that @chiunipress.bsky.social has paid to try to belatedly hush up this shaming decision by its so-called "leadership". The university has appointed a new VC since the MRes History of the Africa & the African Diaspora was closed. A leader of... 1/2 www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/...

At a debate on the future of the local media in parliament last week, MPs from across the political spectrum called for urgent investment, reform, and regulation. Many cited the NUJ's News Recovery Plan as a roadmap for reviving the industry. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/mps...

🇺🇸 From Ohio to Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Starbucks workers are fighting back 🪧 Unite Hospitality members are fighting for fair pay & a union & @sbworkersunited.org members are fighting unfair labour practices in the States. #Solidarity ✊

On the Lords blocking the Employment Rights Bill, Prospect General Secretary, Mike Clancy says: "The behaviour of the House of Lords can no longer be seen as constructive scrutiny and increasingly looks like cynical wrecking tactics..." Read our full response: prospect.org.uk/news/prospec...

The unelected, Tory majority House of Lords are using their power to water down the Employment Rights Bill. Labour must prioritise the delivery of the legislation and protect workers against unfair dismissal and zero hour contracts.

Defend Ajil Raja! "We urge the UK government to continue its protection of our member Adil Raja. Should Adil be forcibly returned to Pakistan his life would be in great danger.” @soldierspeaks.bsky.social @nujofficial.bsky.social @rosesrebellion.bsky.social Full story:

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/no...

Awesome from the chemistry department students at @sheffielduni.bsky.social in support of @sheffielducu.bsky.social 👌 youtu.be/TxdDV0G9Ys0?...

Solidarity with @unitetheunion.bsky.social hospitality members as they begin their historic strike at Vue Cinema in St Enochs in Glasgow. Workers are striking for 3 basic demands: 1) A Living Wage 2) Safe travel home at night 3) Union recognition

"School is about relationships and community" ✔️✔️ 💯

What a way to say “thank you for all the work you did getting this trying term to a good end”: risk of redundancy letters to go into the Christmas break. Wishing triplet ghost visits upon Essex management. And sending much solidarity to all @ucuessex.bsky.social

"Of the 1,022 members of the university community who took part in the vote, 983 (96.2 per cent) voted that they have “No Confidence” in Professor Canagarajah. Meanwhile, 39 (3.8 per cent) expressed confidence in his leadership." www.leicester.news/leicester-un...

It seems that @chiunipress.bsky.social has paid to try to belatedly hush up this shaming decision by its so-called "leadership". The university has appointed a new VC since the MRes History of the Africa & the African Diaspora was closed. A leader of... 1/2 www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/...

"Unlike the disaster capitalism that reigns over much of US healthcare, the NHS tightly regulates approved drugs, to ensure they offer value for money and that manufacturers do not rake off too much profit"... 1/2 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

⏬️ This is a great story powerfully told in graphic novel format. Give a copy to everyone you know this gift-giving season! ⏬️

🪧Unite’s members at VUE are taking a brave stand against this very wealthy company in what will be the first strike action at a major Scottish cinema chain. VUE St Enoch’s workers have @unitetheunion.bsky.social's full support in their courageous fight for better #JobsPayConditions

Firefighters are considering balloting for industrial action. The cuts being proposed by Oxfordshire County Council and the CFO will put lives at risk. The voices of the frontline have been ignored. The FBU will do everything in its power to fight the cuts.

Human Rights Day 2025: 111 journalists killed this year, say @ifjglobal.bsky.social "We owe all those colleagues an enormous collective debt and express our deep condolences to their families." We demand justice. #OurEverydayRights

On Human Rights Day, the NUJ joins @ifjglobal.bsky.social in urging governments to end clear violations of international law after 111 journalists were killed this year. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/hum...

Human rights are fundamental to our trade union values of equality, dignity and respect.  On #HumanRightsDay we celebrate the UN Declaration of Human Rights, that sets out everyone's rights - regardless of race, religion, sex, or origin, including the right to join a union. unsn.uk/4pY7sLn

Today is #HumanRightsDay. What better day to remind everyone that either we all have human rights, or none of us really do.

This #HumanRightsDay, we honor the resilience of civil society and the many people who continue defending rights despite difficult contexts. Their courage inspires global progress and strengthens our shared freedoms. #CivilSociety #DefendDefenders

Health is a human right 🌎🏥 This #HumanRightsDay, we stand with people on the move, defending their right to care with dignity. Learn how we protect #HealthForAll: doctorsoftheworld.org/safe-spaces-... #migranthealth #humanrights #safespacesforcare