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@davepikesheff.bsky.social

Out & Proud πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Trade Union Activist and Regional Secretary, Cowboys Fan and Punk enthusiast *all views in a personal capacity*

117 Followers  |  98 Following  |  42 Posts  |  Joined: 03.12.2024  |  2.3376

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No woman should have to risk harassment or assault to earn a living.
#Reclaimthenight #WomenEmpowerment
@mayorofwy.bsky.social
@westyorkshireca.bsky.social

20.10.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Save Durham Pride! Durham County Council, now led by Reform UK, has withdrawn all it's funding for Durham Pride 2026. Please donate what you can to keep Durham Pride marching on.

🌈 SAVE DURHAM PRIDE 🌈
Durham Council has cut funding β€” but Pride will march on.
πŸ’œ Stand with us.
πŸ’œ Donate today.
πŸ’œ Share in solidarity.
πŸ‘‰ save-durham-pride.raiselysite.com
#SaveDurhamPride #Solidarity #UnionsForEquality

02.10.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
If You're Watching This Video, Israel Has Kidnapped Me in International Waters
YouTube video by Novara Media If You're Watching This Video, Israel Has Kidnapped Me in International Waters

Free Palestine. End the genocide now. The UK government and countries around the world must do more. Solidarity with those who have the bravery to act and demand an end to these atrocious. youtube.com/shorts/HiiJn...

01.10.2025 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us to launch the "Year of Trade Union Climate Action" in NEYH 7pm Tue 14 Oct online! Join TUs & climate justice campaigners to kick-start a year of collaboration, meaningful action, & victories!

Sign up at forms.office.com/e/QzCbdKADdL

29.09.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Incredible show of solidarity and unity yesterday, and a truly diverse response, in Newcastle. Vastly outnumbering the far right, and showing Advance UK and UKIP what the North East is really about. A city of sanctuary in name and action.

28.09.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join the briefing on opposing the far right in Newcastle, tomorrow at 6pm www.tuc.org.uk/events/neyh/...

22.09.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The far right is not welcome in Newcastle!

19.09.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Proud to stand with @gmb.org.uk members at Airedale Hospital today. These workers keep our NHS running and deserve the same pay and conditions . NHS WORK = NHS PAY
Solidarity with every worker taking action.

#AiredaleHospital #NHSWorkers
#Solidarity #FairPay
@gmbcampaigns.bsky.social

15.09.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Liberty Steel's collapse is devastating.

It's another tragedy for UK steel - and South Yorkshire - brought on through chronic mismanagement by owners.

But it's an opportunity for Government to take decisive action, as it did with British steel, to protect this vital industry.

21.08.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pride marches on – Durham Pride UK teams up with Durham Miners and trade unions for major fundraiser after council pulls funding Durham Pride and trade unions team up after local council cuts funding

Pride marches on –
Durham Pride teams up with Durham Miners and trade unions for major fundraiser after council pulls funding.

www.tuc.org.uk/news/neyh/pr...

14.08.2025 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today represents a huge win for mining communities in South Yorkshire, and across the country.

After decades of campaigning, miners and their families deserve answers about the 18th of June 1984.

21.07.2025 05:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hundreds attend funeral of football referee Uriah Rennie Rennie, 65, the Premier League's first black referee, died on 7 June.

Such a huge loss to our city. Uriah was a true trailbrazer and an incredible voice for our city and his community. Rest in Peace. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

15.07.2025 05:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Proud to join @neunion.bsky.social & @nasuwt-official.bsky.social on strike across our region today at OGAT schools.

Management must wake up to the demands of their staff. Extending the school day, and increasing workload will drive the recruitment and retention crisis, and damage education.

18.06.2025 08:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UNI Global Union statement on the arrest of SEIU California president David Huerta The following statement can be attributed to Christy Hoffman, General Secretary of UNI Global Union: Β  UNI Global Union strongly condemns the arrest of David Huerta, President of SEIU California and S...

Solidarity with David Huerta, leader of SEIU. A union leader who started out in Justice for Janitor, organising immigrants in the US.

He has now been attacked and arrested for fighting for immigrants again.

ICE & National Guard out of LA now!

uniglobalunion.org/de/news/stat...

09.06.2025 05:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Join the Orgreave rally on the 14th of June.

05.06.2025 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I am so incredibly proud to have been part of the @stonewalluk.bsky.social Leadership Program, and really sad that it has now come to an end.

It has been so inspiring to spend time with LGBT+ Leaders, and I am really grateful to have been invited.

23.05.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Solidarity brought from FBU, Unison, Unite, PCS & NASUWT, and messages of support from many others.

We stand united behind striking UCU members. We will continue to stand behind them.

Newcastle University must change direction.

15.05.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unions including @uniteneyh.bsky.social will rally in support of @newcastleucu.bsky.social members tomorrow - join us at the picket line www.tuc.org.uk/events/stop-... #ProtectEducationNow #UCU

14.05.2025 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It is no surprise people want change, the government must deliver it. Can this be listed on the NEY&H TUC website

"It is no surprise people want change, the government must deliver it."

Local election results must be a wake up call. And while Nigel Farage likes to pose as a β€œman of the people,” his record tells a very different story.

www.tuc.org.uk/blogs/it-no-...

14.05.2025 12:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

An incredible morning speaking with colleagues from across the world about the importance of a worker led transition.

The experience of South African National Union of Miners is a valuable lesson on its importance and what can be achieved.

13.05.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It was an honour to be invited to speak at With Banners Held High.

This inspiring event marks 40 years since the end of the miners' strike.

A chance to remember the history of our movement, and build ourselves up for the work that we must do to build a better world.

10.05.2025 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to the amazing folks in Wakefield for having us at With Banners Held High.

We gather to celebrate our history and commit ourselves to our fight for a fairer world.

10.05.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Its time to organise against the right.

Sign up to our 1 day briefings and see what you can do im your workplace.

08.05.2025 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Solidarity with UCU members on strike today.

Our Universities need better funding, they are essential to the economic health of our country.

07.05.2025 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Everyday people defeated facism. They sacrificed so much so we could live in a better world.

We owe them so much.

05.05.2025 08:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today, I spoke at Leeds May Day on the fight we have to come.

To beat Reform, we must look to our past. We have won for our class before, and we will again!

03.05.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy International Workers Day, a day to celebrate the victories of working people.

BUT today is also the day of a pivotal local and mayorsl elections, and reform want your vote.

Dont believe their cosplay workerism.

@tucneyh.bsky.social
#mayday #internationalworkersday #localelectionsmatter

01.05.2025 06:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Brilliant to visit @RedhillsDurham to hear progress on renovations and plans for the future. As a venue built for and by working people it will be a huge asset for our region.

Thank you also to Friends of @DurhamGala Chair Dave Anderson for inviting us - can't wait for 12 July!!

29.04.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A moving day marking International Workers Memorial Day. Despite the massive gains achieved in H&S many still die because of their work.

Thank you to @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social for joining us, and to Hartlepool Trades Council for all their work organising todays event.

#IWMD

28.04.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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