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British delegation to Iraqi Kurdistan calls for Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to be charged with war crimes and for immediate investigations into the alleged use of chemical weapons.
A delegation of trade unionists, journalists and politicians that has recently returned from Iraqi Kurdistan is calling for Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to be charged with war crimes and...
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We have a right to food
Over the last year the Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union (BFAWU) has been busy continuing our work on the ‘Right to Food’ campaign. An extensive members’ survey conducted...
Latest NewsBFAWU launches Sexual Harassment survey
Last week members of the BFAWU were invited to fill in a survey asked them about their experience of sexual harassment in their workplaces, work and union events, and...
Latest NewsTrade unions demand COP26 nations “talk to workers”
14 UK trade union leaders representing 2.3 million workers have written to the leaders of the COP26 nations, to ask them to listen to workers’ voices on climate issues...
Latest NewsBFAWU disaffiliates from Labour Party
The decision taken by delegates who predominantly live in what’s regarded as Labour red wall seats shows how far the Labour party has travelled away from the aims and...
Latest NewsBFAWU to recall Conference
Today the Labour Party has made a clear statement of intent in its aspiration to repair its relationship with the bosses but seems to be determined to widen the...
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Sarah Woolley’s opening address to Conference
Conference opening speech It is an absolute honor and a privilege to be able to address you today as the first female general secretary our great union has ever...
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Hovis Belfast strike update
With the Hovis strike in full swing, the first two days have shown the exceptional comradeship and solidarity that flows through the veins of trade unionists. Both our BFAWU...
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Union support workers through pandemic
In a recent article in The Guardian, Ellie Mae O’Hagan writes about the effect of the pandemic on the workforce and of Unions’ assistance in reducing its impact on...
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Planned strike action in Hovis Belfast
Statement from the BFAWU Negotiating Committee Planned Strike Action in Hovis Belfast Our members in Hovis Belfast have voted for and are planning to take strike action this Friday...
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