Apr
28
International Workers’ Memorial Day 2025
We believe that everyone should have the right to live full lives, that people ultimately best understand their own capacity, and that human worth isn’t measured by productivity.
Category: GFTU
Apr
24
Social workers report housing crisis for children
As millions of households struggled through last winter in cold damp homes, the impact on children has been revealed in newly released data. Over a fifth (21%) of social workers working with children, young people and families have seen their Read more
Nov
29
In Solidarity with the Palestinian People
As a human rights-based profession, we cannot stay silent. The ongoing violent escalation in the region cannot be allowed to become normalised.
Oct
17
Celebrating 125 years of the GFTU
From free training to getting involved in the campaign against austerity, make the most of what the General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU) has to offer!
Oct
14
Make Equality Real campaign action call
Join the Make Equality Real campaign action call on 23rd October 2024 at 7pm on Zoom.
Aug
28
Make Equality Real: Prime Minister replies to SWU
The Make Equality Real coalition looks forwards to working with the Government on delivering the socio-economic duty, reducing poverty, and making austerity unlawful.
Jul
31
A priority for Parliament – Free School Meals for All
Just a few weeks into a new Government, we’re doing everything in our power to spotlight the impact of child poverty on our communities.
Jul
23
Make Equality Real: Front 2 – Impact of Austerity Cuts to Social Work
Let us hope the election has provided a new government that will prioritise people and public services over profits.
Jul
16
GFTU launches new Education Programme for trade unionists and activists
This training is free for members of affiliated organisations such as SWU, including hotel stays and meals for the residential courses.
Jul
09
Make Equality Real: Front 1 – Conditions relating to the housing crisis
Over the next 6 months we will cover the Make Equality Real campaign’s different themes, all relating to the impacts of austerity.