Frances O'Grady
@francesogrady
Labour peer. General Secretary of @The_TUC 2012-2022. Proud Gooner #Arsenal
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29-03-2012 21:01:11
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The GBE Bill has received Royal Assent and is now the Great British Energy Act! It was also approved by all three devolved governments – a first in this Parliament. This allows Great British Energy – our publicly owned energy company – to start delivering for people right across the UK.
The labor movement is in solidarity with our union brother and SEIU California President David Huerta. An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us. #FreeDavidEndRaids
Dads Went On Strike – Now, Parental Leave Might Be Getting An Overhaul huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/uk-gover… via HuffPost UK Parents
A brilliant meeting with Justin Madders on the campaign to ban NDAs in cases of harassment or discrimination. A pleasure to work alongside the brilliant @cantbuymysilence and Parliamentary campaigners
Hereditary Peers voting to block low paid workers having a guaranteed hours contract is not a good look. 72% of public back ban on zero hours contracts. 3/4 back day 1 protections from unfair dismissal. Read the room - support the employment rights bill theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/j…
🚨BREAKING!🚨 30+ of the world's leading economists have written a letter backing calls for a wealth tax on the super-rich. Among those backing the call are Thomas Piketty, Jayati Ghosh, Jose Antonio Ocampo and Ha-Joon Chang. 1/2 theguardian.com/business/2025/…
#NDAs have silenced victims of harassment and discrimination for too long. Today MPs vote on the #EmploymentRightsBill-a landmark step to ban NDAs &give victims the freedom to speak out and seek justice. A transformational step My article for LabourList👇 labourlist.org/2025/09/louise…
'Iron Ladies' is a sensitive and respectful portrayal of women whose stories are too rarely told 🎬 Frances O'Grady reviews 'Iron Ladies' | Shut Out The Light Films #IronLadies #MinersStrike bit.ly/4nVZMZg