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Over 30 LGBT+ members attended our annual LGBT+ Get-Together last weekend 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ The event focussed on supporting trans members in the workplace, action that trade unions are taking to tackle the far right and building solidarity and allyship with LGBT+ workers ✊

🚨NEW: The UK government has announced a national inquiry into the Battle of Orgreave. This is a crucial step towards uncovering the truth behind the violent clashes between miners and the police in 1984. We stand with the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign in seeking justice…

The last classroom sessions of our Academy 2 journey. Thoroughly enjoyed the journey learning so much about myself and what I can bring back to my area to increase membership, raise the profile of the union, develop reps & leave a lasting legacy for those to come. ✊ @UsdawUnion

Smashing atmosphere & turnout at @northernprideuk in Newcastle today marching with @NorthernUNISON. Brilliant to see so many people taking part despite the rain. Also stopped at the @UsdawUnion & North East Ambulance Service stands. #NorthernPride #UnapologeticallyVisible 🌈

We welcome Labour's upcoming review of the parental leave and pay system which is currently failing millions of working parents Ministers hope to increase the take-up of shared parental leave and simplify the system for both parents and employers ✅

Peers have defeated the Government on a proposal to protect workers from unfair dismissal from day one of their employment ❌ “It is staggering that opposition Peers have decided that it is ok to unfairly dismiss a worker, without any recourse to an employment tribunal. Today’s…

Northern Pride 2025: Usdaw celebrates decades of progress towards LGBT+ equality, but much more needs to be done usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/no…

Parental leave review: Usdaw welcomes the Minister’s commitment to better support working families @ConnorRand4ASW @justinmadders #SupportingParentsAndCarers usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/pa…

Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival 2025: Usdaw joins thousands to commemorate the martyrs and celebrate the birth of trade unionism usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/to…

Peers vote for workers to be unfairly dismissed – Usdaw calls on the Government to reverse the Lords’ change #NewDeal4Workers usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/pe…

‼️ Contact your MP now to help stop zero-hours contracts ‼️ Tory and Lib Dem Peers have this week changed a legal requirement on an employer to offer a guaranteed-hours contract, turning it into an employee’s ‘right to request’ the arrangement ❌ Peers have also exempted…

Tories and Lib Dems vote down new workers’ rights to help make work more secure – Usdaw calls on the Government to reverse the Lords’ changes usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/to…

‼️ Protect yourself from holiday scams ‼️ In our summer edition of Arena magazine, we give you the lowdown on dodgy holiday deals, how to spot them and what to do if you think you've been scammed 💳✈️ Read the full article ➡️ bit.ly/4ls4uNi

Usdaw welcomes McVitie’s owner Pladis’ investment into their Stockport and Harlesden factories usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/pl…

Minister Jack Sargeant supporting our Celebrating Different Minds campaign for this year's Spotlight Day 👏

Heatwave alert 🥵 With temperatures soaring year on year, it's important that you and your employer work together to make sure you stay cool and safe whilst at work 🌡️ Read our leaflet for practical advice and guidance ➡️ bit.ly/43UiJEo