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michelle whitehead retweeted
May 26
Thank you to our members and reps who attended Birmingham Pride at the weekend! π
This summer, we'll be attending pride events throughout the UK, celebrating, supporting and standing in solidarity with LGBT members π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ
Want to respresent Usdaw at your local pride event? Get in touch with your local branch for details! (website link in bio) π
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michelle whitehead retweeted
May 12
A huge welcome to our Academy One class of 2026! We welcomed some of them to Glasgow today, and the whole team will be joining us next week for their first training session with @Craigmiller1986 We know theyβre going to do our region proud over the next six months βΊοΈ
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michelle whitehead retweeted
Apr 14
Our brand new podcast Talking Shop is available NOW! ποΈ
YouTube, Spotify and Apple links in our bio π§
Subscribe/follow to keep updated about future episodes π
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michelle whitehead retweeted
Apr 12
Looking forward to tonight! Only @AnasSarwar can deliver the change that Scotland so desperately needs. Use your vote on the 7th May for @ScottishLabour for give us all a better tomorrow. π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ ΏπΉβ€οΈ
Apr 12
Looking forward to it!
Scotland needs change. #bbcdn
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michelle whitehead retweeted
Apr 10
We know there is frustration regarding current fuel shortages and price increases - we're calling on customers to be mindful and treat workers with the respect they deserve.
Nobody should face abuse just for doing their job.
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michelle whitehead retweeted
Mar 30
Thank you so much to everyone who got involved in our Young Workers' Week! π
We will continue to recognise, campaign for and champion young workers across our union β
Not as Usdaw member yet? Join our union via the link in bio π
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michelle whitehead retweeted
Mar 31
For many working parents, the summer holidays are a source of stress, worry and extra cost. The SNP have broken their promises to help them.
Hereβs how weβll fix the mess and get the basics right for working families π
scottishlabour.org.uk/updateβ¦
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michelle whitehead retweeted
Mar 31
An update on Morrisons Pay Negotiations β¬οΈ
Full offer details have been emailed to members
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michelle whitehead retweeted
Mar 25
Why are young people joining trade unions? π€
Young Rep Jo wants to find out! π€
#YoungWorkersWeek
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michelle whitehead retweeted
Mar 26
Do you feel undervalued as a young retail worker? π€
Usdaw Shop Steward Isobel explains how being in a union can help π
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michelle whitehead retweeted
Mar 25
We'll be there... will you stand with us? π€
Let's show that our community is united against the far right this Saturday 28 March in London β
Sign up here
β‘οΈ bit.ly/41qKu5n
#Together
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michelle whitehead retweeted
Mar 21
Following negotiations with Tesco, we welcome the announcement that staff pay will increase to Β£13.28 per hour β¬οΈ
This above-inflation increase represents a pay increase of 43% over the last five years π
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michelle whitehead retweeted
Mar 3
TUC Womenβs Conference 2026: Usdaw highlights far right, along with maternity discrimination and the gender pay gap usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/tucβ¦
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michelle whitehead retweeted
Mar 3
An update on Morrisons pay negotiations following the closure of the 'zero offer' ballot.
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michelle whitehead retweeted
Feb 24
Reform want to SCRAP the Employment Rights Act, removing benefits like sick pay, protection from unfair dismissal and guaranteed hours for millions of workers β
Reform have once again proven that they are NOT a friend to working people β
Feb 23
π¨ NEW: Richard Tice will announce Reform UK's plans to introduce a "Great Repeal Bill" tomorrow that will scrap Labour's Employment Rights' Act and rent reforms
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michelle whitehead retweeted
Feb 10
Last weekend, activists, delegates and officials came together for Usdaw's Political Conference in Cardiff! πΉ
The weekend featured key note speeches from First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan and General Secretary Joanne Thomas, a panel discussion led by Deputy General Secretary Rab Donnelly and door to door campaigning for local Labour candidates! π
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michelle whitehead retweeted
Feb 6
Over HALF of Tetrosyl's warehouse staff are now Usdaw members and yet the company still refuse to recognise or engage in talks with us π€
We have now applied for a statutory agreement which would give us an agreement without the need for a ballot βοΈ
There has never been a greater need for trade union representation as members continue to strike over Tetrosyl's appalling fire and rehire tactics β
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michelle whitehead retweeted
Jan 23
All working people should have the security to plan their their lives and to build a future for them and their family - the Employment Rights Act gives everyone the right to a contract that reflects the hours they actually work π
Thank you Lee Barron MP for speaking up for working people in this weeks PMQs π
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michelle whitehead retweeted
Jan 23
General Secretary Joanne Thomas has been out meeting new members this week during #MembershipWeek
She was joined by Usdaw Regional Secretary Kelly Pinkney and Area Organiser Aron Vernon on a visit to Tesco Garforth, Leeds
@JoanneGSUsdaw
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