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Port Talbot Retired Members Social Day

Community — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:20:09 +0000

The vibrant and active Port Talbot Retired Members Branch recently held another successful social day. With the sun shining at Port Talbot Town Cricket Club, retired members, family and friends gathered for an annual day of socialising, fun, refreshments and information. The local Bulldogs Boxing Club put on a range of activities for the kids, while popular duo Ian and Mandy Pugh handed out free…

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Statement – Liberty Steel

Community — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:32:50 +0000

Community General Secretary Roy Rickhuss CBE said: “This is an extremely worrying time for our members at Liberty Steel, but the Government’s intervention must mark a turning point to deliver certainty for these strategically important businesses. “Crucially, jobs must be protected throughout any restructuring and transition to new ownership. Steelworkers at Liberty Steel are highly-skilled […]

Statement – EAF, Port Talbot

Community — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:27:12 +0000

Responding to the groundbreaking for a new Electric Arc Furnace at Port Talbot today (Monday 14th July), Community Assistant General Secretary Alasdair McDiarmid said: “This bittersweet day is a consequence of the devastating closure of the blast furnaces, but importantly a future for Port Talbot steelmaking is being secured. The workforce needs the Electric Arc […]

Community officials and reps in Port Talbot

Community — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:52:50 +0000

Community officials were in Port Talbot today to meet with local union reps and Tata officials. Community General Secretary Roy Rickhuss, Assistant General Secretary Alasdair McDiarmid, and National Secretary Alun Davies also visited our Port Talbot Support Centre in Aberafan Shopping Centre, which continues to provide support, guidance and training services to the community in Port Talbot.

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Trade Strategy

Community — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:32:59 +0000

Responding to the Department for Business and Trade’s launch of a new UK Trade Strategy, Community Assistant General Secretary Alasdair McDiarmid said: “The Labour government is right to move to shore up the UK’s trade defences to protect critical sectors like steel from the threat of dumped imports and global overcapacity. In uncertain times, and […]

New steel procurement guidance welcomed

Community — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:25:18 +0000

Community welcomes the UK government’s announcement of new procurement rules to promote British industry, jobs and skills. The Cabinet Office is set to consult on new measures to boost sectors that are critical to national security, like steel. This will include central government departments being instructed to prioritise UK-produced steel products for infrastructure projects.

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Statement – Liberty Steel

Community — Tue, 20 May 2025 16:13:48 +0000

Roy Rickhuss CBE, General Secretary of steelworkers’ union Community, said: “Our members at Liberty Steel have endured far too much turbulence and uncertainty over recent years as a result of the erratic and irresponsible way the company has been run. Failed restructuring plans and broken promises from the company have become a familiar, demoralising pattern, […]

What are your rights during a union recognition campaign?

Jack Wholey — Tue, 20 May 2025 13:19:57 +0000

No matter what industry or sector you work in, recognition is a crucial part of workplace life to enhance your pay and terms and conditions. As a part of this, we may need to campaign on your and your colleagues’ behalf to secure recognition with your employer. Whether you’re a union rep looking to secure recognition, or a Community member supporting a recognition campaign, it is crucial to…

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Statement – UK-EU agreement

Community — Mon, 19 May 2025 13:54:50 +0000

Responding to today’s announcement of a UK-EU trade agreement, Community Assistant General Secretary Alasdair McDiarmid, said: “We welcome the new agreement the UK Government has secured with the EU, following on from the deals struck with the USA and India. “Today’s agreement represents a good deal for steelworkers. Extending access to EU markets will open […]

Voluntary vs. statutory union recognition: what’s the difference?

Jack Wholey — Tue, 20 May 2025 09:04:21 +0000

When workers collectively come together to demand a stronger voice in the workplace, union recognition is one of the most important steps to take. With recognition in place, employers must formally acknowledge a trade union, or multiple trade unions, as the representative body to collectively bargain on behalf of their workforce on pay, policy, terms and conditions and more. This can be achieved…

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