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Following the NEU's decision to actively recruit school support staff and withdraw from the agreement with us which they had signed in 2017, on Friday the NJC unions met with the TUC and expressed strong concerns, pressing the TUC to take action to reinforce the rules which govern inter-union relationships. It is vital for the integrity of our movement that unions respect the rules of the TUC which all affiliates sign up to voluntarily. NJC unions will continue to focus on organising and winning for school support staff.

UNISON statement on NEU vote to withdraw from school support staff agreement.

Group of diverse people standing indoors holding red and green RMT flags side by side against a gray wall.

RMT delegation at the TUC Women's conference in Bournemouth.

Northumbria pics

Another day out and proud on the picket lines today at Northumbria University.

Staff are fighting to defend the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and stop management’s attempt to force them out through pay freezes.

This is about dignity, security and refusing to let pensions be stripped away.

Marsha holding booms and smiling at the camera. Another photo of Marsha at Penguin HQ with the CEO and CBO (man and woman)

📚During the National Year of Reading, it's even more important to be loud & proud about our support for World Book Day! 🌟

Reading broadens horizons, facilitates cultural exchange & enriches imaginations.

Campaigners plan to march on Westminster to save Derbyshire care home from feared closure Campaigners opposed to the feared closure of eight Derbyshire County Council care homes for the elderly have held a further rally to highlight an opportunity to save at least one of the homes with a…

Campaigners plan to march on Westminster to save Derbyshire care home from feared closure.

UNISON members and fellow campaigners are continuing to call upon the Reform-led council to save The Grange care home

Woman in black dress speaking at a podium under purple stage lights with a presentation slide titled 'Motion 38 – Action Against Assaults' behind her.

RMT delegate to the TUC Women's conference, Annila Saghir making a fantastic speech, moving the motion on Action Against Assaults - one of the biggest issues for our union.

Marsha sat at a table holding a copy of the paper

The Schools White Paper is an important step forward in providing opportunities for every child.

I’m pleased to see the Govt make the case for funding SEND support in mainstream educational settings but it’s vital that this support includes the specific needs of visually impaired children.

Two RMT members wearing matching red coats and ID badges stand outside a historic brick building, holding hands and smiling.

Two RMT members in uniforms shaking hands on a platform beside a modern high-speed train under a glass roof.

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Annila Saghir, Lead RMT Equality Representative for LNER, presenting colleagues with their 10-year service to union badges at Kings Cross.
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On the 4th anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, trade unionist Ivanna Khrapko talks about life in a warzone, and how the role of unions in her country is more important than ever.

Read here ⬇️
magazine.unison.org.uk/2026/02/26/t...

Aches and pains after a long shift? Your Usdaw Health and Safety Rep can help! 👷‍♀️

#HealthandSafetyAwarenessDay

UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social meets chancellor Rachel Reeves with a message from public service workers.

20 February 2026 Dear Chancellor, I am writing to raise my concern over the current student loan system, particularly the impact of Plan 2 student loans on young graduates. I have received correspondence from a significant number of recent graduates who are being detrimentally affected by the repayment terms attached to these loans. Graduates are already facing increased financial pressure due to the cost-of-living crisis. Many feel as though they are unable to save for a future including buying a home or having children. For those on Plan 2 student loans, their financial pressure is exacerbated by a system under which loan balances continue to grow despite consistent monthly repayments, often failing to keep pace with interest accrual. Particularly concerning is the Government’s decision to freeze the Plan 2 repayment threshold for three years from April 2026, fixing it at £29,385. The National Union of Students has warned that this freeze risks leaving new graduates struggling to cover essential costs such as food, rent and bills. Many constituents also raised the concern that this is a retrospective change to the terms signed up to when taking out the loan. Additionally of concern is the setting of interest rates with RPI, a measure the ONS has deemed as not fit for purpose. Under the system many young people in higher education have seen their loans balloon even before entering the workforce, and this continues to climb whilst making monthly repayments when in employment. Many experts including Nick Hillman, the architect of the student loan system, have called for switching to the standard CPI as is used for other Government policies. Higher education remains one of the most powerful tools for improving a young person’s future prospects, and it is vital that we support those who pursue it. At present, however, many graduates feel let down by a system that they perceive as burdensome and financially punitive. To address these concerns, I urge you to co…

I have written to the Chancellor to raise my concern on the current student loan system & I encourage the Govt to restore the repayment threshold so it rises in line with inflation.

It is not right that many graduates face soaring loan repayments despite meeting their consistent monthly repayments.

Statement by UK trade unions in solidarity with Ukraine, on the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion Statement issued by UK trade unions, in association with USC, on 23 February 2026, for the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February. All the signatories ar…

Four years ago, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Ukrainian workers continue to defend their communities and their democratic rights under relentless attack.

We are proud to stand in solidarity with Ukraine and its people.

ukrainesolidaritycampaign.org/2026/02/23/u...

Have your say on the future of the BBC 📻

If you are a BBC worker or a freelancer working in the creative industries who wants to shape the debate on the future of the BBC use our templates below and respond to the Government consultation on the BBC Charter Review 🔗

bectu.org.uk/bbc-charter-...

A graphic that reads: Great News: 30 New Loved & Wanted Community Spaces Aross London Backed By A £1.8m Investment From The Mayor of London & The National Lottery Community Fund to Help More Londoners Access Support & Opportunities

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I'm delighted that the fantastic Cromwell Community Hub in #Battersea has been named as one of London's new Community Spaces

The @london.gov.uk and National Lottery Funding have invested £1.8 million into Community Spaces that will bring Londoners together, help them access services and support

RMT survey finds Network Rail failing to provide adequate toilets and welfare facilities RMT has accused Network Rail of failing to provide adequate toilet & welfare facilities

RMT survey finds Network Rail failing to provide adequate toilets and welfare facilities

RMT has accused Network Rail of failing to provide toilet and welfare facilities for maintenance patrol workers, warning that the situation may amount to breaches of health and safety law.
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🚩STEWARDS NEEDED 🚩
– LONDON MAY DAY (MON 4 MAY 2026)

Can you volunteer? Get in touch or attend the stewards' briefing:

11:00am, Clerkenwell Green (outside Marx Memorial Library)

Nearest station: Farringdon ✊

"There's only one way to make a difference - that's by getting more working class people into politics" 👏

Usdaw General Secretary and Labour Unions Chair Joanne Thomas and Deputy Labour Leader Lucy Powell joined a Labour Unions online discussion for Heart Unions week 💜🤝🌹

BREAKING 🚨: BMA staff to start ballot on strike action over pay erosion 👏

400 workers will be balloted - after a pay offer far below what the BMA demands for its own members 🪧

London’s National Gallery to cut staff as it faces £8.2m deficit The institution is offering a “voluntary exit scheme” for all employees and will be reducing its activities

News of these cuts at the National Gallery is worrying for everyone who works there. That a major gallery is in such a dire financial position shows just how difficult things are in the heritage sector.

The BBC’s announcement of further cuts as part of its restructuring plan will be deeply concerning for our members.

Cuts of this scale risk undermining both the workforce and the BBC’s ability to fulfil its vital public service mission.

Read our response: bectu.org.uk/news/bectu-r...

Bectu: proposed BBC cuts will damage its ability to fulfil vital function - TVBEurope Outgoing DG Tim Davie said the corporation will need to cut spending by 10 per cent

Bectu: proposed BBC cuts will damage its ability to fulfil vital function @bectu.bsky.social

www.tvbeurope.com/business/bec...

We're calling on ALL members to REJECT Morrisons' "zero offer" in this month's pay ballot ❌

If you work at Morrisons and are not currently an Usdaw member, you can join now (via link in bio) to have your voice heard 🗣️

Youth services, vulnerable adult care, parks, bin collections... we rely on our local authorities every day. But too many face shortages, bankruptcy & debt. Send your MP a postcard and urge them to fight for the services that their constituents rely on ✍️
fairfundingnow.unitetheunion.postbug.app

A graphic with an image of a Mosque with moons and 'Ramadan Mubarak from all of us at the Labour Party' written above

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone in #Battersea

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Marsha with two members of staff/participants. They are smiling at the camera and holding copies of IAPB's report

Marsha with six members of staff/participants, including Shockat Adam MP. They are standing and holding copies of IAPB's report

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🌍 2.2 billion people live with vision impairment globally, with $411 billion lost globally each year in productivity to avoidable blindness

Great to bring the folks at IAPB together with other leaders in the space - & Minister Kinnock & Minister Elmore- to speak about proper investment in eye care.

RFA seafarers back strike action Overwhelming vote for strike action by seafarers

RFA seafarers back strike action
Maritime union, RMT has welcomed an overwhelming vote for strike action by seafarers employed by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) after management could not even demonstrate that it was complying with minimum wage legislation.
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Wishing everyone a very happy Ramadan ☪️

#RamadanKareem #RamadanMubarak

Action Against Assaults – Stronger legal protections for public transport workers RMT’s Action Against Assaults campaign is aimed at tackling the unacceptable extent of violence and abuse faced by public transport workers. As part of the campaign, we are seeking stronger legal pro...

No one should face abuse just for doing their job.

As Scotland heads toward the 2026 elections, will parties commit to creating a specific offence for assaulting a transport worker?

✉️ Use our letter. Write to your MSP.

#ActionAgainstAssaults
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