Judith Kirton-Darling

EU-China summit must tackle existential threats for European industrial workers Today, the 25th EU-China summit is taking place in Beijing. This summit must be used to advance negotiations with China towards balanced and fair solutions to a series of existential problems that are...

25th EU-China summit taking place in Beijing must be used to advance negotiations with China towards balanced & fair solutions to a series of existential problems that are threatening thousands of jobs in Europe.
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EU-US deal: damage limitation in the short term but no long-term strategy The EU-US trade deal averts a tariff war but comes at a high cost for Europe, threatening jobs, industrial strength, and fair-trade principles. IndustriAll Europe calls for a strong political response...

The EU-US trade deal averts a tariff war but comes at a high cost for jobs, industry & fair trade. Unions urge a strong political response, democratic scrutiny & investment in Europe’s industrial and tech sovereignty.
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‘One day they target the head, next day the testicles…I wouldn’t believe this if I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes’ - horrifying account of life in Gaza by surgeon, Professor Nick Maynard, just now on #r4today.

‘It feels cool to be a cog in change’: how doughnut economics is reshaping a Swedish town A casual mention of Kate Raworth’s theory has grown into the basis for decision making in Tomelilla

‘It feels cool to be a cog in change’: how doughnut economics is reshaping a Swedish town

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Expert Dialogue: EU-UK Progressive Forum A new chapter. “reset” of relations between EU & UK marks a shift towards more constructive engagement after years of post-Brexit tension. This renewed cooperation is centred on mutual interests security, trade, energy & climate action. @judekd.bsky.social

A clean, just, and competitive European Industry - Foundation for European Progressive Studies Policy Conference

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We need industrial policies that support decarbonisation & a #JustTransition w/ a clear progressive narrative on #Competitiveness & commitments to issues inc EU climate targets & #WorkersRights may be at stake
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Today at the Durham roundtable. What a fantastic debate on defending trade union values and Just Transition in turbulent economic & political context 👇👇

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Just Transition manifesto: garment workers demand a fair, worker-led shift Workers must not be forced to bear the costs of the green transition. That was the resounding message from the third workshop on decent jobs and social protection for a Just Transition in the textile ...

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Powerful debate this morning at @unitetheunion.bsky.social policy conference: how we stand up, fight back against attacks on equality & the rise of far Right. Moving & powerful testimony from delegates at #UPC25

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Children in England ‘living in almost Dickensian levels of poverty’ Children’s commissioner says any Labour strategy to tackle deprivation must scrap the two-child benefit cap

Children in England ‘living in almost Dickensian levels of poverty’

Appalling. Inevitable result of austerity & political failure

“Poverty is not an accident. Like slavery and apartheid, it is man-made and can be removed by the actions of human beings.” Mandela

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The UN is our best defence against a third world war. As Trump wields the axe, who will fight to save it? | Simon Tisdall If the US cuts off the cash it will have world-changing effects, but it’s not the only country falling short in its obligations

Multilateralism is under threat: the space for dialogue it creates is vital for global peace & justice.

The UN is our best defence against a third world war. As Trump wields the axe, who will fight to save it? | Simon Tisdall

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Speaking at a panel hosted by FIOM industriAll Europe General Secretary @judekd.bsky.social called for urgent action to defend jobs and secure the future of Europe’s automotive industry 🚗 ⚠️

“Our top priority is clear – protecting jobs and workers' rights during this unprecedented transformation”

Steve Coogan accuses Labour of paving way for Reform UK Exclusive: Actor says Keir Starmer’s party has caused a ‘derogation of all the principles they were supposed to represent’

Talking a lot of sense

Steve Coogan accuses Labour of paving way for Reform UK

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European Trade Union comrades marching in #solidarity with Budapest pride

#togetherstronger

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‘It breaks my heart’: how a refinery closure is hitting jobs and politics In the second in a series, the Guardian looks at how Grangemouth struggles as Reform UK hopes to win votes

#JustTransition cant be treated as a secondary issue. Workers need & deserve security

If there’s no plan, backlashes shouldn’t come as a surprise.

‘It breaks my heart’: how a refinery closure is hitting jobs and politics

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Trump says Nato defence spend rising to 5% of GDP is 'big win' for US and the West In a statement, called the Hague Declaration, members also say:

Plans to massively increase spending on defence must not lead to attacks on living standards.

Governments must avoid increasing the financial burden on working people and instead ensure the wealthiest pay their fair share of tax.

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Number 10 set to offer concessions to welfare rebels Exclusive: Ministers said to be considering watering down reforms, with more than 120 MPs poised to oppose bill

Inevitable and totally avoidable. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Number 10 set to offer concessions to welfare rebels

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🌈 We stand proudly for solidarity and human rights.

The ETUC will participate in #BudapestPride this Saturday, celebrating our commitment to equality and #FreedomOfAssembly for all.

Together, we stand strong for a future where everyone is respected and valued.

This Saturday, is Budapest Pride, industriAll Europe sends its #Solidarity & stand for equality, dignity and human rights in Hungary and beyond.

🟣 Solidarity with Pride means no discrimination at work. Attacks on LGBTI+ rights are attacks on trade union rights. #BudapestPride

📅 @ec.europa.eu to propose next MFF in July 2025.

We call for an EU budget that can support the challenges that industry & workers are facing.
Public funding must come with strings attached. It is unacceptable that the EU plans to impose conditions on Member States but not on companies.

Unwavering support for Italian metalworkers in their struggle for a fair deal Almost a year after the expiration of Italy’s collective agreement for 1.5 million metalworkers, a solution remains elusive. The three collaborating unions, FIOM, FIM, and UILM, had no choice but to i...

Unwavering support for Italian metalworkers in their struggle for a fair deal
@industriall-union.org & @industrialleurope.bsky.social on #strike today in response to employers’ refusal to engage in meaningful dialogue
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Defending Europe Means Defending Labour and Environmental Law Joint press release: The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and industriAll Europe strongly oppose the European Commission’s proposals to exempt the defence sector from labour and environmental...

⚠️The @etuc-ces.bsky.social and industriAll Europe strongly oppose @ec.europa.eu proposals to exempt the defence sector from labour and environmental law, and from chemical legislation as part of the latest Omnibus legislative package @ibarthes.bsky.social @estherlynch.bsky.social @judekd.bsky.social

Mandatory conditionalities needed for industrial decarbonisation to deliver real progress The ETUC and industriAll Europe urgently call on the Commission to include mandatory conditionalities in the final state aid framework accompanying the Clean Industrial Deal (the so-called CISAF).

⚠️The @etuc-ces.bsky.social and industriAll Eur. urgently call on @ec.europa.eu to incl. mandatory conditionalities in the final state aid framework accompanying the #CleanIndustrialDeal (the so-called CISAF) @judekd.bsky.social @ibarthes.bsky.social @estherlynch.bsky.social #EUCO @europarl.europa.eu

Digel workers in Türkiye fight union busting For more than 150 days, workers sacked from Digel, a German menswear company operating in the Aegean Free Zone in Gaziemir, Izmir, have picketed against union busting.

⚠️For more than 150 days, workers sacked from Digel (German menswear operating in Aegean Free Zone in Gaziemir, Izmir) have picketed against union busting👉🏼Read our webnews, see reactions from @industriall-union.org and industriAll Europe: news.industriall-europe.eu/Article/1304 @judekd.bsky.social

At least 177 workers die in workplace accidents in Türkiye in May 2025 - Türkiye Today At least 177 workers died in Türkiye in May 2025, with construction, agriculture, and transport among the most hazardous sectors, ISIG reports

TURKIYE: At least 177 workers die in workplace accidents in Türkiye in May 2025 www.turkiyetoday.com/nation/at-le...

Great to join @industrialleurope.bsky.social & #Euratex joint workshop today on social dialogue in Belgium’s textile sector #StitchTogether

Starting the day in @iea.org Labour Council… putting #JustTransition principles into action
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YouTube video by IndustriAll European Trade Union IndustriAll Europe Congress 2025, Budapest

Congress after movie 🎥 A week ago IndustriAll Europe held its 4th congress in Budapest. With over 500 affiliates from across europe, united, for an industrial future. #iAECongress25 @judekd.bsky.social @ibarthes.bsky.social

At the 10th annual global conference on energy efficiency @judekd.bsky.social stressed that:
“delivering a just transition is not possible without proactive policies and investment. Change needs to be anticipated and we need to create good quality jobs to ensure long term resilience”

Energy efficiency has the potential to create & safeguard jobs:
👷🏽In foundation industries manufacturing the materials
👷🏽in new technologies for energy savings
👷🏽in renovation of the building stock
We must ensure these jobs are quality jobs, governed by strong collective agreements @judekd.bsky.social