Unite - North East, Yorkshire and Humber

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We're celebrating 100 years since the 1926 General Strike today in #Barnsley, remembering over 2 million workers on their 9 day strike that halted transport, industry and the press. This event highlights a historic moment of worker's solidarity fighting for a better future ✊

We are down in Barnsley today to celebrate the 100 anniversary of the 1926 General Strike. Today is not just about looking back, but also about looking forward. The trade union movement today is as important as it was 100 years ago and we are thrilled to be down here in what has been historic week for Unite and its members ✊

I was humbled to be in #Barnsley today. Honouring 100 years of the general strike. We should never forget that the real power of the labour movement is workers and activists. At the point of production, the crucible of resistance. The match that lights the fire of change. ✊

Today, we mark 100 years of the general strike - over two million workers held a nine-day strike that halted transport, industry, and the press. This event highlights this historic moment of solidarity for workers' & use those lessons to fight for a better future. #GeneralStrike

Some more photos from #IWMD yesterday

Today we marked International Workers' Memorial Day Health and safety isn't about box-ticking or red tape - it's about lives. It's not optional, it's a basic right. We remember those we've lost, and continue the fight #IWMD2026

🚨BREAKING Deal agreed to end bins strike after 15 months! It is an absolute abhorrence that this deal has been blocked not just once but twice by unelected unaccountable commissioners and officers at Birmingham City Council. Congratulations to the Unite members who stood firm throughout, backed by their union. “The move made today by the leader of the council is a vindication of the bin workers’ struggle for a decent deal” @UniteSharon

🚨 Strike Action - First, Doncaster It's day 3 of action for our members and their resolve is clear. They don't want to be out on strike, but they deserve #FairPay ✊ #UniteNEYH

Cummins is a hugely profitable company that can more than afford to put forward an acceptable pay offer. These workers have @unitetheunion's total support in taking strike action to achieve pay justice. #JobsPayConditions

🚨 Strike Action - First South Yorkshire Our members took strike action on Saturday 28th March, with more dates to follow First Group is highly profitable, and can afford to pay its #Doncaster drivers the same as those in #Sheffield #UniteNEYH

Under the leadership of our general secretary Sharon Graham, workers come first. Proud to support all striking workers ✊ #Solidarity #BirminghamBinStrike @UniteSharon @BhamCityCouncil @TUCMidlands

✊ We are stronger together Standing shoulder to shoulder with half a million others marching for hope. @UKTogetherAll @unitetheunion #TogetherAlliance

London black cab drivers and Unite reps Peter and Louise share why they’re marching for unity at Together Alliance today ✊

And we’re off! Busses from North Tyneside, Hull, Middlesbrough, Leeds and Sheffield on their way to London to join with the #TogetherAlliance ✊ @UKTogetherAll

Join us: 28 March, Park Lane, 12pm togetheralliance.org.uk

✊ A great weekend at the TUC Conference in Redhills, Durham From speakers and motions to two of our Reps being recognised for their hard work in the region @TUC_NEYH #TUCNEYH2026

March Together. Stand together. Fight together. Win together. Live together. Love together. 📍Join us in London for the @UKTogetherAll march 🗓️ Saturday March 28 Details: togetheralliance.org.uk

As oil and gas prices rise and global supplies grow more unstable, the government’s approach to the North Sea is putting jobs and energy security at risk. Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham said: “The government’s position on oil and gas is putting jobs and national security at risk. Blocking oil and gas production in the North Sea, especially now is simply an act of monumental political self-harm. Domestic gas from Jackdaw and oil from Rosebank are essential for jobs and for energy security. We cannot let go of one rope before we have hold of another. With energy and fuel bills set to rocket once again we need to stop offshoring our carbon responsibilities and fund a concrete plan for commensurate jobs.” Unite’s message is clear: No Ban Without a Plan. North Sea workers must not be forced into a jobless transition. There can be no blocks on North Sea oil and gas until real, comparable jobs are created. Protect jobs, protect energy security and deliver a just transition ✊ 📹 rmoseyr #NoBanWithoutAPlan #JustTransition #NorthSea #Oil

🚨 BREAKING!! Unite slashes affiliation to @UKLabour on anniversary of Brum bins strike. As well as an escalation of the strike, Unite has voted to cut its Labour affiliation by A huge £580,000 💰 “Workers are scratching their heads asking whose side are Labour on. Workers & communities are paying the price" @UniteSharon

✊ Barnsley Michelmersh brick workers secure strong pay rise after strike vote Unite officer Phil B: “This win is another example of why those wanting a better deal at work should join Unite and organise their colleagues to join as well.” Full Story 🔗 loom.ly/TaperRg