Cheltenham TUC

28/06/2026

28/06/2026

A red weather warning has been issued for some parts of the country. We need the rules to keep us all safe at work. Please sign the petition for a maximum working temperature.

28/06/2026

1️⃣ You and your colleagues need to stand together if you want better pay and improved working conditions. As a member of the BFAWU, you have a dedicated team working for you. Remember, united we bargain, divided we beg.

2️⃣ Using BFAWU Member Benefits, you can easily save more than the cost of your membership.

3️⃣ Your pay does not automatically increase. The BFAWU lodges a pay claim on behalf of members. The BFAWU also works to improve members' entitlements and conditions of employment.

4️⃣ There are many Work Health & Safety issues the BFAWU can tackle by having a strong and united voice in your workplace. A united group of BFAWU members has more power to get things done.

5️⃣ BFAWU members have access to a The Bakers Food and Allied Workers Credit Union (BFAWCU) is open to all members and family as well as employees of the Union. It gives members the opportunity as a group of people in a common bond to save together and lend to each other at a reasonable rate of interest.
The BFAWCU offers members the chance to have control over their finances by making their own savings work for them. Regular savings form a common pool of money which in turn provides many benefits for members.


6️⃣ BFAWU Organisers visit members' workplaces across the UK throughout the year. They meet with members to educate on your entitlements and the benefits of membership.

7️⃣ There are thousands of union members working in Food industry and sector, coming together to make Food production a better place. Unions believe in fairness, equality, and opportunity.

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

BFAWU at Geary's Bakery

28/06/2026

28/06/2026

Excellent Leeds TUC meeting tonight with the brilliant Kiah Middleton from FBU talking about the fight for better terms and conditions including 52 weeks paid maternity leave. Thanks to Unite for the use of their building with fab air con. Lots more comrades joined us from home!

28/06/2026

28/06/2026

28/06/2026

FBU members are currently being balloted on the pay offer for 2026. Check your inbox for an email from Popularis.

The offer is 3.8% increase on all basic pay rates and Continual Professional Development payments.

The FBU executive council recommends that members vote to accept.

28/06/2026

🌡️ Hot weather isn’t just uncomfortable — it’s a workplace safety issue.

As temperatures rise, so do the risks ⚠️ Dehydration, heat exhaustion, sunburn, fatigue and heat stroke can all lead to serious illness or accidents — indoors and outdoors.

Employers have a legal duty to protect staff by providing:

✅ Regular breaks
💧 Access to cold drinking water
🦺 Suitable clothing and PPE
🌳 Shade for outdoor workers
🌬️ Good ventilation and cooling indoors

Know the warning signs 🚨 Dizziness, headaches, cramps, nausea, confusion and extreme tiredness.

If the heat is affecting your safety at work, speak up ✊ Contact your manager, GMB rep or safety representative.

Everyone deserves a safe and healthy workplace — whatever the weather 💪

For more info -https://www.gmb.org.uk/assets/media/downloads/1894/hs-heat-2025.pdf

28/06/2026

Extreme temperatures are expected in the UK this week ☀️🌡️

But what are the rules about working in the heat?

👉🏼 unsn.uk/hotweather