Reform councillors in Bradford have scrapped plans for a much-needed £32m leisure centre. Despite it being ready to build, backed by £20m of government funding. Turning our backs on investment in public facilities is short-sighted and puts communities and jobs at risk.

Mayor Kim McGuinness is working to bring buses back under public control across the North East. 🎫 Simpler fares & ticketing 🔗 More consistent routes & better connections 🦺 Safer services 💬 More say for local people Share your views & help make it happen 👇 www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/consultation...

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We’re still thinking about the incredible sense of unity at this year’s gala. Together, we’re always stronger ✊

🏳️‍🌈 Heading to Newcastle Pride next weekend? Join us for some sustenance and solidarity before the march! 🥐✊ Let us know you're coming 👇 forms.office.com/e/vp5My7pDwi

Powerful words from @unison.org.uk General Secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social at the Durham Miners' Gala on Saturday 💪

Who wins when we stand together? TUC General Secretary @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social on what we can achieve when we unite and the continuing importance of the Durham Miners' Gala.

🔥 Feeling the heat?! A maximum working temperature isn't radical. If we work together, we can make it happen 👇 youtu.be/BNuV1iIGATg?...

Why There's No Maximum Working Temperature in the UK

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🏳️‍🌈✊ This Saturday! Let's stand together and show just how brilliant, diverse and inclusive the North East really it!

🔥 Feeling the heat in your workplace? A maximum working temperature isn't radical. Here's how we can get one 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SNL...

Is It Legal To Work In The UK When It's Too Hot?

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It's a hot one! 🔥 Incredibly, the UK has no maximum working temperature, putting workers' safety on the line this week. Tell HSE to get their act together fast - sign our petition today! www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/we...

We need a maximum working temperature

A red weather warning has been issued for some parts of the country. We need the rules to keep us all safe at work. Please sign the petition for a maximum working temperature.

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🏳️‍🌈 Newcastle Pride - pre-march brunch and meet up - join us! 📅 Sat 25 July ⏰ 10am 📍 Unite building, Newcastle With the LGBT+ community facing censorship across the country, join us to celebrate diversity and stand in solidarity ✊

The North East has some of the lowest Healthy Life Expectancy rates in the country, but this isn't inevitable. Continuing to improve the quality of work is key to bucking this trend. Read our latest blog on job quality and life expectancy 👇 www.tuc.org.uk/blogs/neyh/g...

Good work is good for you: the link between job quality and life expectancy for North East workers

The North East has some of the lowest Healthy Life Expectancy rates in the country, but this isn't inevitable. Continuing to improve the quality of work is key to bringing long term positive change fo...

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Amazon is powerful. So are organised workers. Come and hear from people who have actually organised inside Amazon and taken on the corporate giant. Building Power at Amazon: 📍 Sheffield 📅 Saturday 6 June ⏰ 1 to 4pm 🎟️ Free tickets via QR code

✊🏳️‍🌈✊ The trade union movement is proud to stand side by side with the LGBT+ community. www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2610382...

Durham Castle to fly rainbow flag for 'bigger and better' Pride after funding row

Durham Castle will fly a rainbow flag as the city's Pride officially launches after securing more than £15,000 in funding following a row with…

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👏 Victory for workers & for Doncaster! 👏 Today’s vote to support Doncaster Sheffield Airport is a huge step forward for jobs, growth & the future of our region. Trade unions, workers & the local community stood together & made their voices heard 💪 @gmb.org.uk @uniteneyh.bsky.social

Today we stood with @uniteneyh.bsky.social & @gmb.org.uk to call on Reform councillors at Doncaster Council to keep their promise & invest in Doncaster Airport. With thousands of jobs & billions of investment at risk, our message is simple - support the £57 million loan & get the airport open now.

‘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.

Today we remember the workers who lost their lives or health because of their jobs 🕯️ International Workers’ Memorial Day is a time to honour them support those affected and commit to safer workplaces for everyone. Everyone deserves to come home safe. #IWMD #WorkersMemorialDay

One month on, we’ve been reflecting on all the brilliant and inspiring motions passed at the 2026 NEY&H Regional Conference. Now it’s time to get on and deliver them, and really make a difference for working people across the North East and Yorkshire 💪✊

🏳️‍⚧️ It's Transgender Day of Visibility! Today and everyday - we celebrate transgender & non-binary people and continue to fight for equality for all. #TransgenderDayOfVisibility

✨ SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT ✨ We're delighted to announce that Rama Dontoni, a service user & survivor from The Angelou Centre will be joining us to speak at Reclaim the Night this Friday. 📢 Come along and stand with Rama to demand an end to violence against women and girls!

Ever wondered how art can be used to inspire change? Join us at the next TUC NEY&H Young Workers' Network meeting to explore the world of art and activism. 🗓️ Sunday 19 April ⏰ 12:30pm 📍 Unite the Union office, Newcastle upon Tyne 🍕 Food and theatre tickets provided

✊ A great weekend at the TUC Conference in Redhills, Durham From speakers and motions to two of our Reps being recognised for their hard work in the region @tucneyh.bsky.social #TUCNEYH2026

✨ SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT ✨ With 5 days to go until the Newcastle & Gateshead Reclaim the Night march & rally, we're delighted to announce that our first speaker of the night will be North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness. Full details 👉 fb.me/e/3C3ntP4TQ

✨ SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT ✨ We are really pleased to announce that the upcoming Newcastle & Gateshead Reclaim the Night rally will be chaired by Tiegan Scott from West End Women and Girls Centre.

Thanks for joining us @marykfoymp.bsky.social was great to have you there to talk about the impact the ERA will have for working people.

Mary Kelly Foy MP@marykfoymp.bsky.social · 5mo ago

A pleasure to address the @tucneyh.bsky.social conference at the weekend to outline the importance of the Employment Rights Act being delivered in full. We have a unique opportunity to reshape the world of work for the better for decades to come — but only if we are willing to go the course.