General Federation of Trade Unions
@gftu.org.uk
Founded 1899. A federation of trade unions. Delivering trade union education through @gftuet.org.uk. Building solidarity. The home of @strikemap.org #GFTU. All our links: beacons.ai/gftu
Thought-provoking piece written by @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social from our September 2024 Fed News 👇 A Worker's Manifesto was drawn up by @bfawu.bsky.social outlining the changes working people need to see. 👏 Read here: https://gftu.substack.com/p/a-workers-manifesto #GFTU #ThrowbackThursday
50 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act 👇 Explore how this landmark legislation transformed workplace safety and why its legacy still matters for workers today. 👀 Read the article by Janet Newsham - https://gftu.substack.com/p/50-years-of-the-health-and-safety #GFTU #ThrowbackThursday
After ten years as SWU General Secretary, John McGowan leaves behind far more than an office. He leaves a stronger Social Workers Union, a louder collective voice for social workers, and a legacy built on integrity, courage and compassion: swu-union.org.uk/2026/08/john...
👋 Meet the Board: @gawainlittle.bsky.social General Secretary of the @gftu.org.uk, a former primary teacher and a long-standing education campaigner. 📚 Read why Gawain is part of our board below 👇 8/9 #Forum
From supporting affiliates and running education programmes to organising events and championing workers' rights, we're busy behind the scenes every week. Want to know what we're working on? 📩 Our newsletter gives you the inside story - https://gftu.org.uk/newsletter-subscription/ #GFTU
🔥 Get on the Job and Organize, a must-read by @jazbrisack. A compelling account of the Starbucks and Tesla union campaigns. 👏 Every purchase supports the GFTU Educational Trust - https://gftuet.org.uk/product/get-on-the-job-and-organize #GFTU #GFTUET #MerchOfTheMonth
📢 Our affiliate, the @the-pda.bsky.social, is seeking a National Officer to represent members, lead negotiations and support organising across the UK. ℹ Explore the vacancy on the #GFTU jobs page: https://gftu.org.uk/jobs/ #Jobs #TradeUnionMovement #Organising #NowHiring
🌊 Join us for one of the highlights of @tuc.org.uk Congress week – the #GFTU Fish & Chips Social on Brighton Pier. Great food, good company and a giant outdoor cinema overlooking the sea - https://actionnetwork.org/events/gftu-fish-chips-social-on-the-pier-sponsored-by-morrish #TUC2026
BREAKING NEWS 🚨| Welcome South East Kent TUC to our #EducationFund. Get access to all our course programme & support independent trade union education for the whole movement. Join the fund: gftuet.org.uk/educationfund #GFTUET #TradeUnionEducation
🚗🫸Stand with @adcunion.bsky.social against driverless cars Join our affiliate: 📅 Tuesday 4 August 🕦 From 11:30 AM 📍 Outside Waymo, 5-9 Willen Field Road, Park Royal, London, NW10 7BQ Full ℹ️ here: adcu.org.uk/event/stand-... #GFTU #ADCU #DriverlessCars #Waymo #London
We're proud to be co-sponsoring this year's incredible Potteries Film Festival. 14-16 August 2026 For full listings and free tickets go here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/2545802641... #StokeonTrent #MinersStrike #StrikeMap #WorkingClassCulture #Miners #Film #Staffordshire
What's the one email you actually want to receive? 📌 For thousands of trade unionists, it's the #GFTU newsletter. The latest campaigns. Upcoming events. Endless opportunities. Everything happening across our movement, delivered straight to your inbox - https://gftu.org.uk/newsletter-subscription/
There is nothing inevitable about these headlines. Our power to influence change comes from acting collectively through our union. That's why we've launched our 'AI Starts With Workers campaign'. 🔗Shape the campaign, take our survey now: https://bit.ly/AegistheUnionAIsurvey2026
NEW| We've launched a #SolidarityPack in support of members from our national affiliate, @unitetheunion.bsky.social, at the ICR. Here is how you can support this important strike. 💷Contribute to the strike fund 🪧Visit a picket 1/2 #StrikeMap
🚀 We've launched our AI Starts With Workers campaign. AI and new technology are already changing financial services. Workers deserve a voice in how these changes happen-not just after decisions are made. #AegistheUnion #AI️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️
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GFTU Educational Trust@gftuet.org.uk · 2w ago🚀 We've launched our new Activist Centre for all participants. 👀See courses you have applied for. 👩💻Download your badges and certificates. 📈Keep a record of your progress. All you need is your email and postcode. Go say hello: gftuet.org.uk/activist-cen... #GFTUET #ActivistCentre
🔔 You could be anywhere and you'd still be among the first to know. 🗺️ From course announcements to campaign updates and event reminders, the #GFTU WhatsApp channel keeps you connected regardless of location. ✔️ Never miss a thing - https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCjXgBJZg45zroPvM1p
At last week's #SummerSchool, we heard about the important action taken by Manchester Kimpton Clocktower staff We call on Manchester Kimpton to stop the union busting, recognise @unitetheunion.bsky.social, & reinstate all victimised trade union reps #UnionBusting #GFTU @unitesharon.bsky.social
BREAKING| It's back! 🚨 Our giant outdoor cinema returns to the pier for @tuc.org.uk. Join us on 13 September, for a special screening of the wonderful Iron Ladies as part of our Congress social. 🐟 🍟Free Fish and Chips 🍿🎥🎬Giant outdoor cinema RSVP below 👇
Join the #GFTU #Education revolution. Our AGS, @redhen90.bsky.social, has written about @gftuet.org.uk's educational programme in the latest issue of POA's Gatelodge magazine. Read & share: https://www.poauk.org.uk/media/2922/education-gatelodge-summer-2026.pdf #TUed #GFTU #TradeUnionEducation
Our partners, @strikemap.org, have published all their collected #StrikeStories in collab with Notes From Below. Support workers writing in this important General Strike anniversary year. Purchase yours: bit.ly/SMxNFBspecial #StrikeMap #GFTU #GeneralStrike100
Strike Map@strikemap.org · 2w agoNEW | We've published our #StrikeStories we have been collecting from those taking strike action over the last 6 years. Buy your special edition #StrikeMap X Notes from Below pamphlet here: bit.ly/SMxNFBspecial #StrikeMap #Workers #Campaigns #Organising #Strikes
We stand in solidarity with dual card holding PCU & UNISON members, High Intensity Therapists (HIT), who have taken industrial action in their long-running pay discrimination dispute with Norfolk & Waveney Mind & the contract holder Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. #MindThePayGap #JoinaUnion
Final report from last week's @gftu.org.uk #Summer School. A big thank you to @mstaronline.bsky.social for the daily coverage throughout important education event, marking the end of the 2025-2026 programme. Read and share here: morningstaronline.co.uk/article/we-h... 1/2
We have the alternative economics, histories of our struggles and the confidence to change the world
DAY three, our final day of GFTU’s Summer School, started with organising conversations. Led by Gawain Little, participants worked in groups of three to practise conversations about how to respond to ...
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✊ GFTU sends its #Solidarity to everyone attending the @tolpuddlefest.bsky.social. As we honour the courage and sacrifice of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, we celebrate the enduring legacy of trade union solidarity, collective action and the fight for justice at work. #GFTU #TolpuddleMartyrs
We're sharing articles from our Fed News archive on Substack, looking back at how we celebrated the our 125th anniversary in 2024. 🎈 Reflect on 125 years of solidarity, education and unity - https://gftu.substack.com/p/celebrating-gftu-anniversary #GFTU #GFTU125 #ThrowbackThursday
An incredible few days at this year's #SummerSchool. Registrations for 2027 are now open. Book your place via the link in comments. #GFTU #GFTUET #TUed #TradeUnionEducation #Solidarity #Unity #Organising #Campaigns #PoliticalEconomy #History
Heading to #Brighton this September for @tuc.org.uk? 📢 #GFTU Social on 13 September. 🌙 8 till late 🏖️ #Brighton Pier 🐟 🍟 Fish & Chips 👀 Ft. a special film on the outdoor big screen RSVP here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/gftu-fish-chips-social-on-the-pier-sponsored-by-morrish
Organising skills, building confidence and uniting our fights to win @redhen90.bsky.social , assistant general secretary of the @gftu.org.uk reports on Day 2 from the GFTU’s residential #SummerSchool at the Workers’ Retreat, Quorn Grange Hotel morningstaronline.co.uk/article/orga... #GFTU
Organising skills, building confidence and uniting our fights to win
DAY TWO of our summer school focused on organising and campaign skills to win. Leading off with Aiday Cassidy from Acorn and Gawain Little, GFTU general secretary, we explored community organising and...
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