You only have a few days left to make your voice heard in the UNISON National Executive Council (NEC) elections. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of your union; cast your vote now. Staffordshire Police Branch has nominated these as our preferred candidates

Thrilled to announce that The European Pride Organisation Association @EuroPride are supporting #TransPeopleAreLoved. Here is our statement for any organisation wishing to affiliate or support us!

I don’t wear 🌈 items to tell you who’s in my bed. I wear 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ so the family across the street knows they are safe. So the couple in the restaurant know they aren’t alone. So the boy who sees me notice him looking at dresses knows I won’t judge. I wear pride bc you make them hide

Today I was a massive head looming over a NHS board meeting, having to concentrate like hell not to pick my nose

"For such an egregiously corrupt and reckless blimp, a man who oversaw tens of thousands of unnecessary deaths, a life of feted luxury awaits. Which is more the pity. What he deserves is nothing more than eternal ignominy and the inside of a prison cell." averypublicsociologist.blogspot.com/2023/06/boris-…

It’s time to hit reset, ditch the review body and agree to annual pay talks. That’s the best solution for the NHS, its staff and patients. #nhs unison.org.uk/news/press-rel…

You cannot consent to abuse. This would be a betrayal of people at risk of these incredibly harmful practices. It’s taken half a decade for the Conservatives to come up with a ban that wouldn’t be fit for purpose. It’s just not good enough.

Tonight, Little Rock’s river bridges shine in the vibrant colors of the trans flag. We honor all of the courageous transgender youth who are leading in the fight for their rights in our home state. 💙💗🤍💗💙 #arpx #arleg #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Whatever happens to Putin, at least he got Brexit done.

In some amazing pride month news, Mexico has officially introduced a third gender marker on passports 🎉 The new 'X' marker has officially come into force this month and allows those outside the binary to be authentically reflected on their passports ❤️ gendergp.com/mexico-passpor…

POV: You’re a station I’m trying to use and I need to buy the 50% wheelchair discount, but I can’t because the ticket office is closed and TVMs don’t sell them. Object to the closures now: transportforall.org.uk/campaign/ticke… #NotJustTheTicket

BREAKING: High Court rules government strike-breaking legislation unlawful following UNISON case, with judge ruling that Business Secretary acted unfairly and irrationally. Employers can no longer hire agency staff to replace striking workers. Press Release:

The government must raise 'out-of-date' mileage rates for struggling public service staff. UNISON's Driven Out of Work report says the allowance should be 63.4p a mile based on increased motoring costs and inflation.

Pleased to work with UNISON - UK's largest union to show that drivers using their car for work are being shortchanged. HM Treasury has not updated tax-free mileage allowance since 2011. Data shows a 41% uplift is needed racfoundation.org/media-centre/d… @iwengraf RAC Press & Policy team Tim Chatterton

Well. @adamcreme.bsky.social on BlueSky in the Times as Lawyer of the Week. Quite right and very good to see.

player.captivate.fm/episode/53f69a… We did a podcast on the politics of Labour party's betrayal of the trans+ people

On the murder of Brianna Ghey - and the vicious anti-trans moral panic of contemporary Britain. This is quiet anger and loud humanity from my wonderful colleague @zoesqwilliams.bsky.social. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Not leaving here just yet (though I rarely post rn) but I have joined bluesky @ jensvox.bsky.social had some real joys and deep lows on twitter over the last 15 years, but those highs feel long gone now. Hope to rediscover some joy and community over there. Who knows ?