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We’ve got beef with McDonald’s – if you’ve been #McBurned, speak up
Last year, we successfully organised a series of UK-wide #McStrikes in response to McDonald’s record of offering low wages and zero hour contracts. This gained national attention and our...
Latest NewsThe Weather’s Great, But Don’t Put Yourselves At Risk!
Whilst it’s fantastic to have some sustained nice weather in the UK for a change, we need to consider those who work across the food sector and the implications...
Latest NewsBFAWU Environmental Strategy
After being responsible for successfully moving a motion around climate change at the TUC in 2017, calling amongst other things for a just transition to a renewable energy industry,...
Latest NewsBFAWU Response to Michael Gove’s Food Industry Jobs-Grab!
Michael Gove has been an influential figure in the Conservative Party for a good while, now. He’s been in and around the government in various guises since 2010 (education,...
Latest NewsSamsung and McDonalds Among Multi-Nationals That Flout Human Rights
The right to join a trade union and the right to collective bargaining are basic, human rights recognised by the UN International Labour Organisation. Yet many well-known multi-national companies...
Latest NewsSolidarity With Strikers Event On December 12th!
Unite the Resistance presents a ‘Solidarity Social with Strikers’ on Tuesday 12 December, 6.30 to 9.30pm at The King’s Arms, 11 Bloom St, Salford M3 6AN. Join strikers, Trade...
Latest NewsYoung Food Workers’ Blogs Part 4
Across the world, the rumblings of rebellion against corrupt global corporations has begun, and it’s being lead primarily by young and angry fast-food workers. The 4th of September 2017...
Latest NewsYoung Food Workers’ Blogs Part 3
It’s day three of our five-part series of blogs and statements from young BFAWU members in the food industry, in relation to Trade Unionism and what it means to...
Latest NewsBetter Than Sliced Bread – BFAWU and Warburtons Secure Landmark New Deal
In terms of money generated for the UK economy, the food and drink sector contributes nearly as much as the automotive and aerospace sectors put together and directly employs...
Latest NewsYoung Workers’ Blogs Part 2
Continuing with our series of blogs and statements from young BFAWU members in the food industry in relation to Trade Unionism, we have Shannon Kerrigan, another young food worker...
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