Community Union

Statement - Prime Minister | Community Trade Union Community General Secretary Roy Rickhuss CBE said…

The government must be allowed to get on with the task of delivering for the British public.

Read our full statement below. ⬇️
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Today marks the start of Heart Unions Week 💜

A time to celebrate the great work we do for our members and the achievements of the entire trade union movement. 🙌

#HeartUnions #HeartUnionsWeek

This week is #HeartUnionsWeek in the UK

Our voices are stronger when we come together. If you are not a member of a Trades Unon, please give it some serious thought.

I am proud to say that I am a member of @communityunion.bsky.social. Ask me how to join!

Heart Unions Week is coming! 💜

Next week, we stand together to celebrate trade unions and share why unions are vital for everyone at work.

Stay tuned! 🚨
#HeartUnions #HeartUnionsWeek

Wellbeing on the Move | Community Trade Union The logistics, road transport and warehousing sector workforce keeps the UK moving. Were it not for the daily hard work of lorry, truck and delivery drivers; contact centre workers…

🚨Yesterday we launched a new campaign!

Wellbeing on the Move. 🚚🧠

This campaign shines a light on the pressures facing logistics workers and calls on employers to improve hours, rest breaks and mental health support.

Find out more. ⬇️
community-tu.org/campaigns/we...

Statement - Liberty Steel, Hartlepool | Community Trade Union Responding to reports around the potential sale of Liberty Steel’s Hartlepool mills, Community Assistant General Secretary Alasdair McDiarmid said…

🚨“If the business is to be sold, it’s imperative that Liberty Steel undertakes a responsible sale to a serious and committed buyer."

Read our AGS Alasdair McDiarmid's full statement following reports on the potential sale of the Liberty Steel mills in Hartlepool. ⬇️
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🚨Parent Kind have released a guide to handling school complaints.

It supports educators, schools and parents working together constructively to address concerns.

Read the step-by-step guide below for more information:
www.parentkind.org.uk/parent-guide...

📸 Last week our AGS Alasdair McDiarmid visited Tata Steel Llanwern and 7Steel in Cardiff - two vital sites for the Welsh and UK steel industry.

Alasdair met members to discuss the challenges facing the steel sector, including the need for robust trade defences and a comprehensive UK steel strategy🤝

Community prides itself on the support we provide to our members. 💜

That support wouldn't be possible without our amazing team. 🙌

See what a member said after our brilliant Senior Organiser, Katie, achieved a very positive outcome. ⬇️

Think trade unions aren’t for you? Think again.👀✊

Can anyone join a union? What rights does that give you at work?

We break it down simply, so you know where you stand and how to make your voice heard. ⬇️
community-tu.org/can-anyone-j...

Your rights at work during cold weather | Community Trade Union While there is currently no UK law that sets a maximum or minimum working temperature, Community stands alongside its sister unions in our fight for a minimum workplace temperature…

With freezing temperatures, snow and ice affecting the UK, know your rights on workplace safety in cold weather. 🥶❄️

Our guidance explains your employer’s responsibilities and how to stay safe ⬇️

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This festive season, we’ve celebrated the victories that matter most – improving your rights, the brilliant work of our members, and making workplaces better for all.

Here’s to more wins and stronger workplaces in 2026! ✊✨
#UnionPower #JoinAUnion #Christmas

🎁 Day 11 - Paul Lockwood Honoured

This year, we were proud to see Community Rep, Paul Lockwood, win a Midlands TUC Award for his efforts on the Euro Car Parts recognition campaign! 🥇

Paul is a true champion for members and workplace equality.
🔗 community-tu.org/paul-lockwoo...

#12WinsofChristmas

🎁 Day 8 - Sean Paul Gracie’s Big Win

A huge congratulations to Community member Sean Paul Gracie being named Scottish Union Learner of the Year! 🏆

A shining example of the impact of lifelong learning.

🔗 community-tu.org/sean-paul-gr...

#12WinsofChristmas

A graphic featuring a present. Text reads: Day 7: Crackdown on Late Payments. Government announced a crackdown on late payments - something we have campaigned for tirelessly.

🎅Day 7 - Crackdown on Late Payments

A long-fought win for self-employed workers.💼

The government announced a crackdown on late payments - something Community has campaigned for tirelessly.

🔗 community-tu.org/crackdown-on...

#12WinsofChristmas

Graphic featuring a Christmas tree. Text reads: Day 6: Partnered with Voice of the Postmaster. We signed a new MOU with Voice of the Postmaster.

🎄Day 6 - Partnership with Voice of the Postmaster

Working together for fairness! 🤝

We signed a new MOU with Voice of the Postmaster to strengthen representation and support for postmasters.

🔗 community-tu.org/community-an...

#12WinsofChristmas

A graphic of a bauble. Text reads: Day 5. Steel Reforged Report: Our Steel Reforged report released and set out the blueprint that safeguards the future of the steel industry in the UK.

🎁 Day 5 - Steel Reforged Report

Our Steel Reforged report released and set out the blueprint that safeguards the future of the steel industry in the UK. ⚙️🌍

Strong steel, stronger communities.

🔗 community-tu.org/new-steel-re...

#12WinsofChristmas #MerryChristmas

We are delighted to announce that Community has secured recognition with The Charter School Educational Trust 🎉

This crucial agreement ensures that the voices of our members will be heard directly by management and be central to decision-making.

Read more ⬇️
community-tu.org/community-se...

Community partners with TREC to boost workplace safety | Community Trade Union Community is proud to support The Race and Equality Centre’s (TREC) vital work in Leicester through a donation of essential office supplies for their ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) for...

Safer workplaces for everyone! 🤝

We've partnered with TREC to support their brilliant ESOL for Safety Signs Program in Leicester.

By helping people confidently read safety signs, we're cutting accident risks and empowering local communities.

Find out more ⬇️
community-tu.org/community-pa...

A graphic featuring a present. Text reads: "Day 4: Third Sector Committee Launch. We launched the Third Sector Committee - giving members a stronger collective voice."

🎅 Day 4 - Third Sector Committee Launch

Big news for our third sector members! 🌟

We launched the Third Sector Committee - now a recognised sector giving members a stronger collective voice.

🔗 community-tu.org/your-third-s...

#12WinsofChristmas

❄️ Day 3 - Partnership with the NCDV

We’ve joined forces with the National Centre for Domestic Violence to support members facing abuse and build safer workplaces and communities for all. 💪
🔗 community-tu.org/community-pa...

#12WinsofChristmas #MerryChristmas

🎁 Day 2 - Recognition at XPO Thurrock

A major milestone! 🎉

Community secured a recognition agreement at XPO Thurrock - giving workers a stronger voice at work.

Read more 👇
🔗 community-tu.org/recognition-...

#12WinsofChristmas #MerryChristmas

🎄 Day 1 - British Steel's Future

This year, our campaign helped secure the future of British Steel in Scunthorpe. 💪

We lobbied government, met with the Department for Business & Trade, and stood with members to protect jobs and Britain’s steelmaking heritage.
#12WinsofChristmas #MerryChristmas

Our 12 Wins of Christmas starts tomorrow!

Every day this festive season we’re highlighting the victories our members made possible in 2025.

Stay tuned and celebrate the wins with us 🎄👏

Women in Leadership: Angela Carrigan | Community Trade Union We champion women’s development and leadership at Community, and want to empower more women to come forward and become active in their union. As part of our Women in Leadership series…

“It’s hard work at times but also very rewarding.”

In our Women in Leadership series, NEC member Angela Carrigan shares how she balances family, work, and activism - and why looking after yourself matters as much as leading.

Read more.⬇️
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#WomenInLeadership

Community signs partnership agreement with Adult Learning Wales | Community Trade Union We are proud to announce that we have signed a partnership agreement with Adult Learning Wales (ALW). In establishing this arrangement, ALW and Community seek to recognise a strong and positive…

📢 Community’s Lisa Francis is proud to announce our new partnership with Adult Learning Wales!

Together, we’re enhancing training opportunities, safety and access to accredited courses for all members.

Learn more in Lisa's blog 👇 #JoinAUnion #LifelongLearning

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💼 Victory for our member and our in-house legal team!

When a senior manager was denied their full 8 weeks’ notice pay, we challenged the tribunal’s unfair ruling.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal sided with us – our member received the pay they were owed! 👏

#UnionStrong #JoinAUnion

Women in Leadership: Pearl Abernethy | Community Trade Union We champion women’s development and leadership at Community, and want to empower more women to come forward and become active in their union. As part of our Women in Leadership series…

“When women win, we all win.”

Our latest Women in Leadership blog features Pearl Abernethy, Chair of the STUC Women’s Committee, on advancing equality and building solidarity across Scotland.

Read Pearl's full blog below. ⬇️
community-tu.org/women-in-lea...

#WomenInLeadership #JoinAUnion

What does the Autumn budget mean for Community? | Community Trade Union The Labour government has taken courageous steps to repair our steel industry after years of Conservative mismanagement. The government intervened to save jobs at both British Steel and Liberty Steel…

The Budget is a key opportunity for the government to demonstrate its commitment to delivering real change for the country.

Find out what it means for our sectors and for Community members in our full breakdown below.⬇️
#AutumnBudget

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Did you know the disability pay gap is 15.5%?

This cannot continue and must change.

We’re joining The TUC's campaign in calling for mandatory disability pay gap reporting and action plans to end the #DisabilityPayGap in the UK. ✊