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“It was a great opportunity for us all to get together and have a little break from the stresses of life.”

An NSPCC staff member on the wreath making workshop that ran this #StressAwarenessWeek and funded through our Welsh Union Learning Fund.📸⬇️

This week is Stress Awareness Week, a reminder that no one should face workplace stress alone.🧠💪

At Community, we stand by our members with advice, support, and action to protect your wellbeing at work.

📸 Our delegation at the #STUCWomen25 Conference today standing together against division and discrimination.

Thank you all for your effort over the entire conference! 💪

At Community, we will always fight to improve women’s working rights and eliminate workplace discrimination.

#WomenWorkers

📸 Pearl Abernathy Community member and Chair of the STUC Women’s Committee proudly opened this year’s #STUCWomen25 Conference in Glasgow - a space to lead change for our members.

We're proud to be a collective voice for women workers across the UK. ✊

#WomenWorkers

Levelling Up with the AA | Community Trade Union This week, our reps at the AA took part in Levelling Up – Session One at Kidderminster, part of our ongoing partnership with the AA to strengthen representation and deliver better outcomes for members...

🚀 Big news - our reps at the AA took part in the “Levelling Up” session!

This is a huge step forward in supporting all our members across the AA.

Together, we’re equipping our reps and creating fairer workplaces. Read more. 👇
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#AA

Recently, our delegation attended the STUC Black Workers Conference!

From improvements to workplace protections and tackling racism, to the need for skilled worker visas - our delegates spoke on a range of major issues affecting black workers.
#BlackWorkers #JoinAUnion

It’s Nursery Practitioner Day!

Today we celebrate the incredible early years & nursery workers who give children the best start in life. 💪

At Community, we fight for fair pay, respect & better workplaces for you. Learn more. ⬇️
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What do the changes to neonatal regulations mean for you? | Community Trade Union The new UK Neonatal Care Leave and Pay regulations, effective from April 6, 2025, provide up to 12 weeks of leave and pay to parents of babies requiring at least seven continuous days of hospital…

🚨 There are NEW changes to the neonatal regulations.

From the key changes and details eligibility for various parent types to how leave interacts with other entitlements and so much more - find out what these changes mean for you.

Learn more in our blog. ⬇️
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This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re highlighting the work we do year-round to support better mental health at work. 🧠💜

From training to workplace campaigns, we help members recognise, understand & prioritise their wellbeing.

Learn more. ⬇️
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EU Steel Tariffs Announcement | Community Trade Union Responding to the EU’s announcement on tariffs this afternoon, Community Assistant General Secretary Alasdair McDiarmid said…

🚨BREAKING: The EU’s announcement on steel tariffs represents an existential threat to our steel industry.

We would urge the UK and EU to begin urgent negotiations.

See our full response below and hear from our AGS, Alasdair McDiarmid. ⬇️
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Customer service workers are the backbone of many organisations.

But sometimes, they need support too.

Our team in the Member Service Centre are always there for our members supporting them with any issue that they may face.

Feel free to reach out.⬇️
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This Customer Service Week, we’re shining a light on the workers who keep services running and support customers all year round. 🙌

We champion fair pay, respect & safe workplaces for all workers across the entire UK.
#CustomerServiceWeek2025 #JoinAUnion

Yesterday with British Steel UK, we launched Save Steel Buy British.⚙️

A campaign calling on UK industry to back nation’s steel sector - supporting jobs & strengthening communities✊

Read more: community-tu.org/save-steel-b...

"We hope that this report will help support government as they seek to tilt the scales of the economy back towards working people."

Our AGS, Alasdair McDiarmid, on the new report from @futuregovforum.bsky.social.

See the full report here.⬇️
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Future Governance Forum | Impact Devolution 03 A toolkit for regional growthand industrial strategy

The FGF report, supported by Community Union and Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, sets out deeply practical steps for the #IndustrialStrategy to deliver economically and politically - so the country feels ‘on the up again’.

Read the full report ⏬

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🚨 We're backing @futuregovforum.bsky.social’s Impactful Devolution report - a roadmap for driving fairer and stronger economic growth across the nations and regions of the UK.

Read how this plan could help tilt the economy back towards working people. ⬇️

💜 Today is Hidden Heroes Day!

This is a brilliant chance to celebrate the dedication of justice workers who keep our communities safe, supported & on track.

Thank you to all our hidden heroes for the vital work you do every day. 🙌

#HiddenHeroesDay #JoinAUnion #JusticeWorkers

📸 We’ve donated to the Ise-Lodge U7 Eagles football team in Kettering to help fund and sponsor their new kits. ⚽

Best of luck this season! 💪

At Community, we’re not just a workplace union – we’re here for our members and their communities, wherever it matters most. 💜

#JoinAUnion

So proud to have the backing of @communityunion.bsky.social to be Labour’s Deputy Leader.

This campaign isn't about contesting the past - it's about shaping the future.

Together we can deliver the change voters want to see and secure a second Labour term.

⏳ Last chance to secure a place!

Health & Safety Reps, don’t miss our training course next week to boost your skills, protect members, and make workplaces safer for all.

Sign up now before it's too late! 🦺 community-tu.org/communityeve...
#HealthAndSafety #RepTraining

📸 Yesterday, Community member Ross Clark spoke about the challenges that can face our members on sick pay and the late payment of invoices.

"If you do the work, you should be paid for the work."

#TUC2025

Flexible working is a huge part of the current working landscape in the UK.

However lots of workers don't know the benefits and their rights in regards to #FlexibleWorking.

We're changing that🤝

Our guide answers any questions you may have. Click here to take a look⬇️
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Port Talbot Retired Members Social Day | Community Trade Union The vibrant and active Port Talbot Retired Members Branch recently held another successful social day. With the sun shining at Port Talbot Town Cricket Club, retired members…

If you're interested in setting up a retired members branch just like this one, please reach out. 🤝

Simply email, organising@community-tu.org !

#JoinAUnion #RetiredMembers

Port Talbot Retired Members Social Day | Community Trade Union The vibrant and active Port Talbot Retired Members Branch recently held another successful social day. With the sun shining at Port Talbot Town Cricket Club, retired members…

📸 The Port Talbot Retired Members Branch recently held a fantastic social day with friends, family & we donated to Prostate Cymru.

A brilliant reminder of the value of staying connected through Community in retirement. 💜

Read more. ⬇️
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#JoinAUnion #RetiredMembers

If you want real power in your workplace - workplace mapping could be the thing for you. 💪

It helps you organise smarter, grow membership & win change.

Find out how in our latest blog. ⬇️ community-tu.org/what-is-work...

Recognition agreement secured at XPO Thurrock | Community Trade Union Community is pleased to announce the signing of a new recognition agreement at XPO Thurrock in Essex. The agreement will cover all staff working in the Payroll, Engineering Administration…

🚨IN CASE YOU MISSED IT🚨

Last week, we announced the brilliant news that we have secured a recognition agreement with XPO Thurrock.

Take a look at our full response on how this agreement will benefit our members. ⬇️ #JoinAUnion
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GCSE and Level 1 & 2 Results Day 2025 | Community Trade Union To all those in England, Wales and Northern Ireland celebrating achievements in the 2025 GCSEs and Level 2 results, Community sends its warmest congratulations. We also congratulate all those parents…

A huge congratulations to everyone receiving GCSE and Foundation, Level 1 & Level 2 results today!

Your hard work has paid off, and we also celebrate the staff who supported you every step of the way. 🙌

Read our full response ⬇️ #ResultsDay2025
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Cerise graphic featuring a photograph of a smiling man. Text reads: Branch Secretary Development Course. This training is provided specifically for existing or aspiring Branch Secretaries, and it will look at the roles and responsibilities, functions of branch structures and provide you with best practice on how to organise and get the most from their branch structures. Monday 1 to Wednesday 3 September, 2025. Repstraining@community-tu.org.

Are you an existing or aspiring Branch Secretary?

Join our training from 1–3 Sept in Corby to boost your skills, learn best practice & strengthen your branch.

Email repstraining@community-tu.org to register and click below to learn more. ⬇️
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A graphic that reads "You gave me so much confidence to fight my corner. - Community member", with the Community Union logo in the bottom right corner.

When you're faced with an issue at work, you can often feel confused and helpless.

That's why at Community, we always fight in your corner and provide the confidence you need to stand up for yourself - exactly like we did for this member! ⬇️

#MemberQuoteMonday 🗣️

🚨 BREAKING: Big win at XPO Thurrock!

We have secured a new recognition agreement, giving our workers a stronger voice on pay, conditions & job security.

This milestone will strengthen our members and make a huge difference in their workplace. 💪

#UnionWin #JoinAUnion