BFAWU at PUKKA

17/08/2026

Welcome to BFAWU Health and Safety

Everyone has the right to work in a healthy, safe environment. It is a well-established fact that unionised workplaces with active safety reps are safer workplaces. BFAWU provide access to a range of health and safety information which should be of use to BFAWU safety reps.
What to do if you have a health & safety problem at work

BFAWU has safety reps who are supported by branches, regions and BFAWU national health & safety staff. BFAWU Safety reps deal with issues locally, supported by their senior workplace reps. If you have a health & safety question and cannot find the answer , please contact your workplace safety rep or your regional office for advice.

Pukka Pies BFAWU at PUKKA TUC Midlands Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union - BFAWU

03/08/2026

Good reasons to join

There are plenty of good reasons to join BFAWU and here are some of the best ones

Your voice

BFAWU gives you a strong voice at work. Without a union, you are less likely to have a say in your terms and conditions and how your employer operates.

Protection at work

By ensuring that union members have strong and effective representation, BFAWU is able to protect people at work and help resolve issues before they become major problems. BFAWU ensures that members are aware of their rights in the workplace.

Better conditions

Holiday entitlement, good pension provision and arrangements for time off work are just some of the things BFAWU can improve. By negotiating with employers, BFAWU is able to make life at work better.

Fairness at work

Union workplaces are fairer workplaces and are much more likely to have family-friendly policies.

By negotiating with employers, unions are able to secure better deals for members on issues such as career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and general support for family responsibilities. In short, unions help you achieve a work-life balance without being penalised for it .

Legal & accident cover

BFAWU legal service wins millions in compensation each year for members and their families. As an BFAWU member, the legal service is entirely free – you don’t pay a penny. No one plans to have an accident but if you do, BFAWU will help you with your claim for compensation for any accident, anywhere and if you win your case you keep 100% of the compensation. BFAWU will also provide you with free legal advice on any issue.

We're here to help

Whether you have a question or need some advice, BFAWU is always here to help you.

Joining a union, like BFAWU is ensuring that someone is in your corner should things go wrong at work. Don’t go it alone and join BFAWU today.

Together, we’re stronger — together, we’re heard.
👉 Speak to your local Rep or Branch Secretary — or join online now at:Good reasons to join

There are plenty of good reasons to join BFAWU and here are some of the best ones

Your voice

BFAWU gives you a strong voice at work. Without a union, you are less likely to have a say in your terms and conditions and how your employer operates.

Protection at work

By ensuring that union members have strong and effective representation, BFAWU is able to protect people at work and help resolve issues before they become major problems. BFAWU ensures that members are aware of their rights in the workplace.

Better conditions

Holiday entitlement, good pension provision and arrangements for time off work are just some of the things BFAWU can improve. By negotiating with employers, BFAWU is able to make life at work better.

Fairness at work

Union workplaces are fairer workplaces and are much more likely to have family-friendly policies.

By negotiating with employers, unions are able to secure better deals for members on issues such as career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and general support for family responsibilities. In short, unions help you achieve a work-life balance without being penalised for it .

Legal & accident cover

BFAWU legal service wins millions in compensation each year for members and their families. As an BFAWU member, the legal service is entirely free – you don’t pay a penny. No one plans to have an accident but if you do, BFAWU will help you with your claim for compensation for any accident, anywhere and if you win your case you keep 100% of the compensation. BFAWU will also provide you with free legal advice on any issue.

We're here to help

Whether you have a question or need some advice, BFAWU is always here to help you.

Joining a union, like BFAWU is ensuring that someone is in your corner should things go wrong at work. Don’t go it alone and join BFAWU today.

Together, we’re stronger — together, we’re heard.
👉 Speak to your local Rep or Branch Secretary — or join online now at:

🔗 https://join.bfawu.org

BFAWU at PUKKA Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union - BFAWU Pukka Pies TUC Midlands

02/08/2026

Supporting trade unions helps ensure fair pay, safer workplaces, and a collective voice for working people

How Trade Unions Help WorkersFair Pay and Conditions: Negotiating better wages, holiday entitlements, and reasonable working hours.Workplace Protection: Providing legal advice, representation during disputes, and fighting unfair treatment or discrimination.Health and Safety: Campaigning for safer environments and proper safety standards on the job.

Joining a union, like BFAWU is ensuring that someone is in your corner should things go wrong at work. Don’t go it alone and join BFAWU today.

👉 Speak to your local Rep or Branch Secretary — or join online now at:

🔗 https://join.bfawu.org

Pukka Pies BFAWU at PUKKA Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union - BFAWU

31/07/2026

31/07/2026

£37,500 settlement for baker who developed occupational asthma 👇

After developing a lifelong lung condition linked to flour dust exposure at work, a bakery worker secured compensation with the support of her union, BFAWU, and Thompsons Solicitors.

Importantly, the claim also led to workplace safety improvements designed to better protect other workers from harm. 🛑

👏 Thanks to her determination to speak out, changes have been made that could help prevent others from developing the same condition in the future; a reminder that securing justice for one worker can also help make workplaces safer for others.

Philip Liptrot, Head of Personal Injury at Thompsons Solicitors, said: "Occupational asthma can have a serious and lasting impact on people's lives, but it is often preventable.

Employers have a legal duty to properly assess and control exposure to flour dust and take steps to protect their workforce from avoidable harm.”

👉 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4fMqXnT

Joining a union, like BFAWU is ensuring that someone is in your corner should things go wrong at work. Don’t go it alone and join BFAWU today.

👉 Speak to your local Rep or Branch Secretary — or join online now at:

🔗 https://join.bfawu.org

ℹ️ Learn more about our work with unions here: https://bit.ly/4wYmX9S

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Pukka Pies BFAWU at PUKKA Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union - BFAWU TUC Midlands

28/07/2026

Understand what you're eligible for here: https://www.acas.org.uk/statutory-maternity-leave-and-pay

Pukka Pies BFAWU at PUKKA

24/07/2026

HSE Inspections Tackling Exposure To Flour Dust In Bakeries
HSE is currently carrying out a series of inspections at large bakeries across Great Britain.

Inspectors are checking that employers are protecting workers from flour dust – one of the most common causes of occupational asthma in the country.
Inspectors will assess compliance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH), focusing on whether employers have implemented effective controls to manage exposure.
You can:
• read HSE's guidance on controlling flour dust in bakeries
• view the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)
• find out more about the inspections in our news release: HSE inspections tackling exposure to flour dust in bakeries

The workplace rep (or steward) plays a vital role in BFAWU.

BFAWU workplace reps tend to be the first and main point of contact with the union. They are trained to provide advice and support to members, to build and maintain a strong workplace BFAWU, and to work with BFAWU colleagues to protect members interests at work.

When a member is facing an individual problem at work they are encouraged to speak to their rep. The rep can then help by exploring the options and agreeing next steps for finding a solution.

Join The Bakers and Allied Food Workers Union online today!

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https://join.bfawu.org/

BFAWU at PUKKA Pukka Pies BFAWU for KFC workers Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union - BFAWU BBC Leicester

20/07/2026

Good reasons to join

There are plenty of good reasons to join BFAWU and here are some of the best ones

Your voice

BFAWU gives you a strong voice at work. Without a union, you are less likely to have a say in your terms and conditions and how your employer operates.

Protection at work

By ensuring that union members have strong and effective representation, BFAWU is able to protect people at work and help resolve issues before they become major problems. BFAWU ensures that members are aware of their rights in the workplace.

Better conditions

Holiday entitlement, good pension provision and arrangements for time off work are just some of the things BFAWU can improve. By negotiating with employers, BFAWU is able to make life at work better.

Fairness at work

Union workplaces are fairer workplaces and are much more likely to have family-friendly policies.

By negotiating with employers, unions are able to secure better deals for members on issues such as career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and general support for family responsibilities. In short, unions help you achieve a work-life balance without being penalised for it .

Legal & accident cover

BFAWU legal service wins millions in compensation each year for members and their families. As an BFAWU member, the legal service is entirely free – you don’t pay a penny. No one plans to have an accident but if you do, BFAWU will help you with your claim for compensation for any accident, anywhere and if you win your case you keep 100% of the compensation. BFAWU will also provide you with free legal advice on any issue.

We're here to help

Whether you have a question or need some advice, BFAWU is always here to help you.

Joining a union, like BFAWU is ensuring that someone is in your corner should things go wrong at work. Don’t go it alone and join BFAWU today.

Together, we’re stronger — together, we’re heard.
👉 Speak to your local Rep or Branch Secretary — or join online now at:

🔗 https://join.bfawu.org

26/06/2026

BFAWU can help if you need union representation – providing you with the very highest quality support available at any Disciplinary, Grievance or other similar meeting.

Not a member? Let’s get to know each other.

BFAWU at PUKKA