I am pleased that the union has paid tribute to someone I learnt so much from. Neil Sharp was a Sociologist, a Trade Unionist, and someone I will not forget. I am proud to have played a part in pulling together how we have much to learn from his legacy: https://t.co/d2d1Kbj881

Ever since I heard that the BBC reversed the footage from a clash on the picket line at Orgreave in June 1984 - making it look like the police retaliated to violence from striking miners - I have questioned how the BBC report on political news coverage.

Looks like extraordinary cowardice. "...following pressure from the Chinese state and a separate defamation law suit against the university, Sheffield Hallam decided not to publish a final piece of research by Prof Murphy and her team into forced labour." https://t.co/tXtnusxrwW

Nearly 1,000 Asda distribution managers are now covered by a collective agreement with the GMB Union, in what the trade union called a “historic Asda worker recognition win” ⁦@GMB_union⁩

30 staff sacked at Grand Theft Auto developer in alleged ‘union-busting’ move

On the fifth anniversary of the murder of Samuel Paty by an Islamist, we republish our tribute. #JesuisSamuel @StudentAFAF @acadofideas @SpeechUnion https://t.co/WK8nYWeOYf

I’m dealing with two significant collective issues at a University where, the day after announcing proposals which will result in job losses and/or huge cuts in salary, the senior manager leading it jets off on annual leave. Some senior execs don’t give a damn about their staff.

“To get the most out of life you must be active, you must live and you must have the courage to taste the thrill of being young." #Engels #Manchester

Senior Labour MP needs training to avoid making assumptions about how Headteachers do their jobs.

Executive HR Director drops a bombshell to senior academics, then immediately goes on holiday.

The Labour government floating the idea of charging for Employment Tribunal fees shows what they really think about workers.

I’ve been a trade unionist all my working life. I always encourage others to become members of a trade union, including family members, such as a niece. I don’t rely on others to convince people they don’t know, as it would be easier and better for those words to come from me.

Bridget Phillipson has been utterly silent on redundancies in HE, her current brief. In her own Sunderland constituency the University has shed hundreds of jobs, across the North-East probably more like 1000 jobs have gone. Why should we trust what she says here? Come on TUC.

@The_TUC @bphillipsonMP Bridget Phillipson has been utterly silent on redundancies in HE, her current brief. In her own Sunderland constituency the University has shed hundreds of jobs, across the North-East probably more like 1000 jobs have gone. Why should we trust what she says here? Come on TUC.

I AM AT WORK.

🚨 BIRMINGHAM BINS | STRIKE EXTENDED Throughout this dispute the @GOVUK has denied any involvement. It is now clear that commissioners reporting to @AngelaRayner blocked a ball park deal thrashed out at @acasorguk. 1/2 ⤵️

✊ #UniteWin - Stagecoach North East Unite regional officer Dave Telford said: “As this deal shows, workers seeking better pay and working conditions should join Unite and rally their co-workers to do the same.” Full story 👉 https://t.co/TXmPK8JpXS #UniteNEYH

Newcastle University refund millions to students after the disruption of the @ucu strike action

Good luck to everyone getting their GCSE results today. Don’t forget that the government wants students to find out via an app in the future, rather than in-person. Here’s a thread 🧵 on the issue👇

🚨 Strike Action - Stagecoach Our @UniteTheUnion members don't take strike action lightly. It's a last resort. #UniteNEYH

But I fear there will be little challenge to the Labour government on this issue. We will just hear from out-of-touch politicians, who are keen to save money. They see only the costs associated with giving out exam results, rather than the value of doing so in-person.