Dyfrig Jones

Breaking my self-imposed Xile to encourage all @ucu members to vote in the NEC and VP elections. I’m backing Mark Pendleton and Suzi Toole for the two VP posts, and voting for the following slate of NEC candidates: campaignforucudemocracy.com/2025/11/26/202…

I've no intention of starting to post on X again, it's still a cesspit owned by a nazi. But if you follow me, and want to read what I have to say*, please sign up for my Substack. * 99% @ucu-related content. open.substack.com/pub/dyfrigjone…

I’m not deleting the account because I don’t want anyone to nick my username. But I don’t get notifications, and only log in every few weeks to check DMs

Periodic reminder that I don’t post on here anymore, and I don’t really check this account. The owner is a Nazi who’s currently running a coup that’s likely to have a devestating global impact.

@OU_Williams OK, fair enough. Have deleted the original tweet

May as well share the news that I’m running to be the Vice President of @ucu early next year. Get me on BlueSky (dyfrigjones) if you want to chat about it.

Fel llawer ohonom ni, dwi wedi bod yn defnyddio llai ar Twitter yn ddiweddar, am resymau amrywiol ond amlwg. Mae’n anodd gadael yn llwyr, ond dyna fydd rhaid. Dilynnwch fi ar BlueSky (dyfrigjones) os oes ganddo chi ddiddordeb.

Like a lot of us, I’ve not been using Twitter much for a while, because it’s a cesspit owned by a monster. Leaving the platform is hard, because I don’t want to lose contact with good people. But I’m going to gradually shift over to Bluesky (dyfrigjones), hope some of you follow

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Beth served the Cynon Valley with (left wing) distinction - I've heard several Labour members make similar comments in recent months

one week till the election

Thrilled to see this @guardian piece about David Wrench - maverick musician and producer. All his solo albums and collaborations are astonishing (and completely different) and his rare live acts are pure art. I was once the only paying audience member… theguardian.com/music/2024/oct…

“Would I live my life over again? / Make the same unforgiveable mistakes?” — Raymond Carver . . . This poem appeared in All of Us: The Collected Poems by Raymond Carver, published by Vintage Books, 1996. Shared here with deep gratitude.

Apparently ‘middle Britain’ lives off the profits of stocks and shares and landlordism. What nonsense. Most people in this country have to work and pay taxes on their wages. The privileged minority who don’t, and enjoy unearned income, should pay more tax.

i bet academics who publish a lot while also teaching and raising children have failed to watch as many shows as i have

“Education should never be run for profit.” Powerful words from our president @Maxine4UCUVP on Prison Education yesterday in Parliament 👏

Important points yesterday evening in Parliament from MP Liz Saville-Roberts @LSRPlaid on the integral role of FE. Fantastic event, and there’s still lots more to come. #NewDealForFE

Fascinating document related to HE national bargaining has come to light through FoI. It's striking just how much policy relating to industrial action is set by UCEA and enforced on employers through 'expectations' that it will be followed. Full doc: uk-highereducation.neocities.org/23Oct24.pdf

Hastings, yesterday. I stopped to take a photo, as it made me laugh on my own, in the street.

🚨🚨If you fancy standing for election to the @ucu NEC then get a move on! Nominations close in a few weeks time. More details in the blog below - have a read, and get in touch if you’re interested. campaignforucudemocracy.com/2024/10/22/wan…