A fairer economy, genuine public control over life’s essentials, and a decent chance in life for our young people. That’s the circuit breaker this country needs. Well worth reading @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social recommendations for Andy Burnham in @labourlist.bsky.social labourlist.org/2026/09/paul...

1. AFM, the labor union representing professional musicians in North America, is paying tribute to Dolly Parton, who was a member of its Nashville Local 257 for 58 years. AFM says that for decades, Dolly consistently filed union contracts for her recording sessions, live gigs and tours.

The biggest joke in UK politics is no longer funny. That more than one in four voters backed the leader of planet Sigma IX over Reform is testament to just how much of a farce Farage has become. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

From the new government, to AI, to Jeff Bezos and Liverpool Football Club…😳 Enjoyed this chat with @nndroid.bsky.social and @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social

Oh God, What Now? – the politics podcast@ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 Burnham arrives promising a “cost of living” government but can he make it happen? And does his mix of ideas add up? @nndroid.bsky.social, @jamesrball.com, @hannahfearn.bsky.social discuss this plus A.I. turmoil and more with guest @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social ➡️ linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnowpod

‘Pride WILL take place on the streets of Durham this year!’. TUC General Secretary @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social leading a celebratory roar across @equityuk.bsky.social’s conference 2026. Trade unions are proud to have stepped in where the Reform led Durham County Council shamefully backed out.

Tonight Matthew, I will be the ‘Shadow Home Secretary’…look, I’ve got a sign and everything…. Everton are going to get a shock when I announce myself as their new No 9. If you dream it you can make it.

Last week we met with Union reps and Officials at BAE Sytems Washington, alongside @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social To discuss the need for good unionised jobs in the North East. Industries in our region need investment, to protect good unionised jobs in crucial national industries.

Reform: It’s time to take on the elite That ‘insurgent’ team in full….

CarolineJMolloy@carolinejmolloy.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Welcome to Reform’s front bench Yusuf, Hampton School, £29,916 per year Jenrick, Wolverhampton Grammar, £17,835 per year Farage, Dulwich College, £30,618 per year Tice, Uppingham School, £58,176 per year Braverman, Heathfield School, defunct private school The authentic voice of the working class

What a turnout! Great to join @ucu.org.uk @unisontheunion.bsky.social & @unitetheunion.bsky.social and students at University of Essex taking action to save jobs in Colchester and Southend. Time for the University to rethink its plans and engage positively with staff & their unions.

Thanks to the Trades Union Congress General Secretary Paul Nowak for a valuable discussion on social cohesion, AI in the workplace and shared challenges facing the workforces of the UK and Germany. @tuc.org.uk | @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social

Delighted to welcome @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social from @tuc.org.uk to #SpenValley to see the outstanding new HQ of West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service in #Birkenshaw & discuss the vital work of our firefighters, plus the importance of #WorkersRights for people in #SpenValley and across the country.

Thank you to our union brother @brucespringsteen.net (the only Boss we stand with) for showing solidarity with the working people of Minneapolis. ✊

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Nothing to do with me Guv. I was only (checks notes): Minister for Immigration, 2022 to 2023 Minister of State for Health, September to October 2022 Secretary of State for Housing, 2019 to 2021 Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, 2018 to 2019 A Tory MP for over 13 years.

It’s time for a debate about who owns our media and who has control over the algorithms that dictate the content on people’s phones. Read more at @bylinetimes.bsky.social x.com/nowak_paul/s...

Paul Nowak on X: "It’s time for a debate about who owns our media and who has control over the algorithms that dictate the content on people’s phones. Read more at ⁦@BylineTimes⁩ https://t.co/jx7dS6Tuci" / X

It’s time for a debate about who owns our media and who has control over the algorithms that dictate the content on people’s phones. Read more at ⁦@BylineTimes⁩ https://t.co/jx7dS6Tuci

x.com

The British public are clear: It’s time for those with the broadest shoulders to pay a fairer share of taxes.

There’s a lack of self awareness and then there’s this. The byline may more accurately read: Former Conservative MP & chancellor FOR 38 DAYS, who tanked the economy and drove up mortgage costs for millions to give tax cuts to the super rich. Most definitely ‘out of his depth’.

AI is transforming the world of work, no matter what industry you work in. But throughout history, unions have shaped technology to protect & enhance workers’ rights, and deliver economic justice and social progress. We are ready to do it again. observer.co.uk/news/busines...

We've had the doomsday predictions for jobs. Here's how A...

The rapid rollout of new technology must be met with an equally urgent response with workers at its centre

observer.co.uk

Extending free school meals. Restoring the winter fuel allowance. £15bn for public transport in the North & the Midlands. Good steps in the right direction, and proof a Labour government can make a difference when it listens and acts.

A reminder: The ‘costs’ of the employment rights bill include giving low paid workers the right to sick pay from day one. How many execs or senior managers in the big outsourcing companies who signed this letter have to worry about paying the bills if they take a day off sick?

📳 ”Farage knows who he needs to keep happy.“ 📳 @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social of @tuc.org.uk talks to @dorianlynskey.bsky.social about Reform’s far-right support system 📳 To hear the podcast go here and scroll down to FAKING PLANS FOR NIGEL – linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...

A credible migration plan means investing in UK skills, enforcing fair rules, and building a country where all workers – wherever they’re from – are treated with dignity, writes @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social of @tuc.org.uk ‬ www.independent.co.uk/voices/paul-...

It is time the left made a case for immigration – and how to control it

A credible migration plan means investing in UK skills, enforcing fair rules, and building a country where all workers – wherever they’re from – are treated with dignity, writes Paul Nowak

independent.co.uk

A difficult night for the government. Labour can’t try to out-Reform Reform - but the government will be rewarded if it delivers the change working people are crying out for. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Paul Nowak - 'Labour has nothing to gain from trying to out-Reform Reform'

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak urged Keir Starmer to push through popular reforms that will cut through Nigel Farage's hallow posturing - rather than shifting to the right

mirror.co.uk

Nigel Farage is a political fraud ‘cosplaying’ as a working-class champion. Judge him by what he does, not what he says. He and his mates in Reform have voted against commonsense laws that would boost rights at work for millions. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Nigel Farage is a political fraud ‘cosplaying’ as working-class champion, TUC chief says

Exclusive: Paul Nowak acknowledges voters’ frustrations but says Reform UK hasn’t got the answers, and urges Keir Starmer to resist any move to the right

theguardian.com

Last week this political chancer was an expert on steel. Now he’s an authority on special educational needs. This isn’t about what’s best for kids. It’s about what’s best for Reform’s poll ratings.

The government should build on its decisive move to save British Steel & act to bring down electricity prices for our energy intensive industries. Good for jobs - key to securing our industrial future. Read more from @The_TUC & @MakeUK_ here: www.thetimes.com/article/23e0...

More industries may need British Steel-style rescue, Labour warned

Unions and manufacturing bosses have joined forces to warn the chancellor of the grave threat posed by ‘exorbitant’ electricity prices

thetimes.com

A gentle reminder that the arc of history doesn’t always bend toward justice. Child labour making a come back in the richest nation on the planet.

I’ve just come back the West Bank where I spoke to the PGFTU Congress. I also met 🇵🇸 workers & unions, politicians, human rights defenders & Israeli unions. We need a renewed & lasting ceasefire & a safe, secure 🇮🇱 and a safe, secure, free 🇵🇸. I’ll post more over the next few days.

Donald Trump has just made the strongest possible argument for 🇬🇧 to positively reset its economic relationship with the 🇪🇺, our largest market. In the face of punitive & arbitrary 🇺🇸 tariffs, the government must do everything it can to protect British jobs & industry.

I haven’t seen Adolescence which means I’m about as qualified to comment on it as Kemi Badenoch. But… Regurgitating right wing conspiracy tropes isn’t a great look for the Leader of the Opposition. It sort of makes you look a *little* unhinged? Weird? Daft? Supply your own adjectives below.