Nominations are OPEN for Usdaw's 20th Organising Awards! 🏆 In January 2026, we want to celebrate the exceptional work of our reps in organising, recruiting and campaigning across the seven regions - and we need your help 🤝 Nomination form ➡️ bit.ly/4lJA3SK

With temperatures set to reach over 30 degrees (🥵) this week, we believe that a maximum working temperature should be introduced to protect staff across the UK 🌡️ Sign Trades Union Congress petition here ✍️ bit.ly/4mC6Rx8 Advice and guidance ☀️ bit.ly/3Uq2idy

We cannot let Reform UK roll back the hard-won rights of LGBT+ people - Farage's comments are dangerous, baseless and homophobic. Advice and support for LGBT+ parents ➡️ bit.ly/4pnDlOd

Our brand new Breaking Down Barriers participants had their first programme sessions this week! 🎉 The programme is designed to support Black Minority Ethnic reps to become more active within Usdaw and address their under-representation in Union roles and events

Young worker Ellen chats with students at Bath Spa Uni Freshers' Event about the benefits of joining a union ✊💬🎉

We're working with Show Racism the Red Card and supporting Wear Red Day - Because TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER ✊🏾✊✊🏼 Get involved on Fri 17th Oct and help us to show that we are united against racism 🫱🏾‍🫲🏻 Register and Donate here ➡️theredcard.org/wear-red-day/ #WRD25

Massive thanks to UsdawUnion rep and Tesco colleague Berlinda for organising such an amazing event! I have heard the plans for next year have begun already 👏👏👏