Socialist John
@socialistjohn.bsky.social
I’ve spent my life speaking truth to power. Organising workers is in my blood. I’ll not be silent while there is life in me. “Solidarity” is my middle name ✊
This is something close to my heart. Please share this graphic — it could save someone’s life.
Prostate cancer symptoms can be easy to miss. Don’t ignore changes. Speak to your GP.
#ProstateCancer #MensHealth #CancerAwareness
Prostate cancer symptoms can be easy to miss. Don’t ignore changes. Speak to your GP.
#ProstateCancer #MensHealth #CancerAwareness
July 11, 2026 at 5:32 PM
This is something close to my heart. Please share this graphic — it could save someone’s life.
Prostate cancer symptoms can be easy to miss. Don’t ignore changes. Speak to your GP.
#ProstateCancer #MensHealth #CancerAwareness
Prostate cancer symptoms can be easy to miss. Don’t ignore changes. Speak to your GP.
#ProstateCancer #MensHealth #CancerAwareness
just saying how it is in the real world
May 10, 2026 at 5:01 PM
just saying how it is in the real world
The elections are over. Now the real work continues.
Barnet UNISON will keep fighting low pay, outsourcing and inequality. We will not be silenced or bullied into backing away from campaigning for outsourced workers delivering essential public services.
#BarnetUNISON
Barnet UNISON will keep fighting low pay, outsourcing and inequality. We will not be silenced or bullied into backing away from campaigning for outsourced workers delivering essential public services.
#BarnetUNISON
May 9, 2026 at 9:55 AM
The elections are over. Now the real work continues.
Barnet UNISON will keep fighting low pay, outsourcing and inequality. We will not be silenced or bullied into backing away from campaigning for outsourced workers delivering essential public services.
#BarnetUNISON
Barnet UNISON will keep fighting low pay, outsourcing and inequality. We will not be silenced or bullied into backing away from campaigning for outsourced workers delivering essential public services.
#BarnetUNISON
Photos from today’s housing demonstration with the Barnet UNISON banner.
Housing is a trade union issue. Homes for people, not profit.
#Solidarity #HousingJustice
Housing is a trade union issue. Homes for people, not profit.
#Solidarity #HousingJustice
April 18, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Photos from today’s housing demonstration with the Barnet UNISON banner.
Housing is a trade union issue. Homes for people, not profit.
#Solidarity #HousingJustice
Housing is a trade union issue. Homes for people, not profit.
#Solidarity #HousingJustice
Solidarity with Ameen Hadi, UNISON rep and Nelson Mandela Award winner.
The far right think they can intimidate trade unionists. They’re wrong.
Trade unionists stand together.
✊ Sign and share:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/de...
#Solidarity #UNISON
The far right think they can intimidate trade unionists. They’re wrong.
Trade unionists stand together.
✊ Sign and share:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/de...
#Solidarity #UNISON
March 14, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Solidarity with Ameen Hadi, UNISON rep and Nelson Mandela Award winner.
The far right think they can intimidate trade unionists. They’re wrong.
Trade unionists stand together.
✊ Sign and share:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/de...
#Solidarity #UNISON
The far right think they can intimidate trade unionists. They’re wrong.
Trade unionists stand together.
✊ Sign and share:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/de...
#Solidarity #UNISON
Outsourced cleaners keep buildings clean and safe — but we’re treated differently to council workers.
✅ Paid later
❌ No sick pay
⏳ Wait ~6 months for LLW uplift
Barnet Council: put fairness into contracts. Pay LLW from announcement date. #LivingWage #Outsourcing #UNISON
✅ Paid later
❌ No sick pay
⏳ Wait ~6 months for LLW uplift
Barnet Council: put fairness into contracts. Pay LLW from announcement date. #LivingWage #Outsourcing #UNISON
February 7, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Outsourced cleaners keep buildings clean and safe — but we’re treated differently to council workers.
✅ Paid later
❌ No sick pay
⏳ Wait ~6 months for LLW uplift
Barnet Council: put fairness into contracts. Pay LLW from announcement date. #LivingWage #Outsourcing #UNISON
✅ Paid later
❌ No sick pay
⏳ Wait ~6 months for LLW uplift
Barnet Council: put fairness into contracts. Pay LLW from announcement date. #LivingWage #Outsourcing #UNISON
Tottenham speaks up. Bernie Grant wouldn’t have looked away while young people’s lives were at risk in state custody. David Lammy must urgently intervene on the reported Gaza hunger strikers: independent medical oversight, contact with lawyers/families, and action to prevent a death.”
December 21, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Tottenham speaks up. Bernie Grant wouldn’t have looked away while young people’s lives were at risk in state custody. David Lammy must urgently intervene on the reported Gaza hunger strikers: independent medical oversight, contact with lawyers/families, and action to prevent a death.”
Money for Agencies & Capita – Not Staff/Services
💸 Money for agencies & Capita – but not for our members or services.
Barnet UNISON exposes unfair spending priorities.
👉 Read the full story:
www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/2025/07/3...
#SaveOurServices #BarnetUNISON
💸 Money for agencies & Capita – but not for our members or services.
Barnet UNISON exposes unfair spending priorities.
👉 Read the full story:
www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/2025/07/3...
#SaveOurServices #BarnetUNISON
October 5, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Money for Agencies & Capita – Not Staff/Services
💸 Money for agencies & Capita – but not for our members or services.
Barnet UNISON exposes unfair spending priorities.
👉 Read the full story:
www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/2025/07/3...
#SaveOurServices #BarnetUNISON
💸 Money for agencies & Capita – but not for our members or services.
Barnet UNISON exposes unfair spending priorities.
👉 Read the full story:
www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/2025/07/3...
#SaveOurServices #BarnetUNISON
Barnet spent £27m on Capita + £24m on agency staff last year = £51m wasted.
Insourcing would cost just £17.5m.
Stop outsourcing. Bring services home.
✊ #BringingServicesHome
Insourcing would cost just £17.5m.
Stop outsourcing. Bring services home.
✊ #BringingServicesHome
September 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Barnet spent £27m on Capita + £24m on agency staff last year = £51m wasted.
Insourcing would cost just £17.5m.
Stop outsourcing. Bring services home.
✊ #BringingServicesHome
Insourcing would cost just £17.5m.
Stop outsourcing. Bring services home.
✊ #BringingServicesHome
❌ Outsourcing hurts Barnet’s school meals service.
✅ It’s bad for workers. Bad for children. Bad for equality.
📰 Read the facts:
www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/2025/07/1...
#InsourceNow #BarnetUNISON #SchoolMeals
✅ It’s bad for workers. Bad for children. Bad for equality.
📰 Read the facts:
www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/2025/07/1...
#InsourceNow #BarnetUNISON #SchoolMeals
July 18, 2025 at 7:53 AM
❌ Outsourcing hurts Barnet’s school meals service.
✅ It’s bad for workers. Bad for children. Bad for equality.
📰 Read the facts:
www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/2025/07/1...
#InsourceNow #BarnetUNISON #SchoolMeals
✅ It’s bad for workers. Bad for children. Bad for equality.
📰 Read the facts:
www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/2025/07/1...
#InsourceNow #BarnetUNISON #SchoolMeals
📣 Our members are struggling — not because they don’t work hard,
but because they’re not paid fairly.
We demand action on poverty wages.
💥 The crisis is real. So is the fight.
#CostOfLivingCrisis #BarnetUNISON
We demand action on poverty wages.
💥 The crisis is real. So is the fight.
#CostOfLivingCrisis #BarnetUNISON
July 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
📣 Our members are struggling — not because they don’t work hard,
but because they’re not paid fairly.
We demand action on poverty wages.
💥 The crisis is real. So is the fight.
#CostOfLivingCrisis #BarnetUNISON
We demand action on poverty wages.
💥 The crisis is real. So is the fight.
#CostOfLivingCrisis #BarnetUNISON
Night workers face serious health risks — yet no proper shift allowance. Our claim demands 1⅓× pay for nights.
📰 Newsletter ➡️ www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/wp-conten...
#LGC25 #FairPay
📰 Newsletter ➡️ www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/wp-conten...
#LGC25 #FairPay
June 14, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Night workers face serious health risks — yet no proper shift allowance. Our claim demands 1⅓× pay for nights.
📰 Newsletter ➡️ www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/wp-conten...
#LGC25 #FairPay
📰 Newsletter ➡️ www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/wp-conten...
#LGC25 #FairPay
Schools & Council workers listen up to the latest #BarnetUNISON Podcast😀👇
Make sure you “Use Your Vote!” on National Pay offer
@unisontheunion
#LowPay #TaxTheRich #UNISONLGC25
Make sure you “Use Your Vote!” on National Pay offer
@unisontheunion
#LowPay #TaxTheRich #UNISONLGC25
June 7, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Schools & Council workers listen up to the latest #BarnetUNISON Podcast😀👇
Make sure you “Use Your Vote!” on National Pay offer
@unisontheunion
#LowPay #TaxTheRich #UNISONLGC25
Make sure you “Use Your Vote!” on National Pay offer
@unisontheunion
#LowPay #TaxTheRich #UNISONLGC25
Our amazing NHS wouldn't be the same without the dedication of staff from around the world. Generations of immigrants have cared for us, bringing vital skills & compassion. A cornerstone of our communities! ❤️ #ThankYouNHS #DiversityIsStrength #UNISON
May 12, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Our amazing NHS wouldn't be the same without the dedication of staff from around the world. Generations of immigrants have cared for us, bringing vital skills & compassion. A cornerstone of our communities! ❤️ #ThankYouNHS #DiversityIsStrength #UNISON
April 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Sunday #Solidarity Shout Out 📢
🔥200 gone. 1,200 sold so far.
800 left. Get yours here: bit.ly/BirminghamSolidarityBadge
#BirminghamBinStrikes #StrikeMap
🔥200 gone. 1,200 sold so far.
800 left. Get yours here: bit.ly/BirminghamSolidarityBadge
#BirminghamBinStrikes #StrikeMap
BREAKING NEWS 🚨| Our support the #BrumBinStrike badges with Football Lads & Lasses Against Fascism are back in stock
Our first 1,000 sold out in just 28 hours.
Let's raise another £1,000.
Buy yours here: bit.ly/BirminghamSolidarityBadge
#BirminghamBinStrikes #StrikeMap
Our first 1,000 sold out in just 28 hours.
Let's raise another £1,000.
Buy yours here: bit.ly/BirminghamSolidarityBadge
#BirminghamBinStrikes #StrikeMap
April 20, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Sunday #Solidarity Shout Out 📢
🔥200 gone. 1,200 sold so far.
800 left. Get yours here: bit.ly/BirminghamSolidarityBadge
#BirminghamBinStrikes #StrikeMap
🔥200 gone. 1,200 sold so far.
800 left. Get yours here: bit.ly/BirminghamSolidarityBadge
#BirminghamBinStrikes #StrikeMap
History informs us that there are always options to #Austerity
If you haven’t watched @KenLoachSixteen Spirit of 45 then do so now 👇✊
youtu.be/_c86Gwsb5LY?si…#taxtherichch
If you haven’t watched @KenLoachSixteen Spirit of 45 then do so now 👇✊
youtu.be/_c86Gwsb5LY?si…#taxtherichch
The Spirit of '45 - Official trailer
YouTube video by Dogwoof
https://youtu.be/_c86Gwsb5LY?si…
April 14, 2025 at 8:34 PM
History informs us that there are always options to #Austerity
If you haven’t watched @KenLoachSixteen Spirit of 45 then do so now 👇✊
youtu.be/_c86Gwsb5LY?si…#taxtherichch
If you haven’t watched @KenLoachSixteen Spirit of 45 then do so now 👇✊
youtu.be/_c86Gwsb5LY?si…#taxtherichch
Reposted by Socialist John
I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what Trump did.
April 12, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what Trump did.
Seriously…Politicians need to get out of the #WestminsterBubble to understand that
77 pence hourly rate increase to the National Living Wage is not enough 👇
#WelfareNotWarfare #TaxWealthNotWork #WealthTax
77 pence hourly rate increase to the National Living Wage is not enough 👇
#WelfareNotWarfare #TaxWealthNotWork #WealthTax
April 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Seriously…Politicians need to get out of the #WestminsterBubble to understand that
77 pence hourly rate increase to the National Living Wage is not enough 👇
#WelfareNotWarfare #TaxWealthNotWork #WealthTax
77 pence hourly rate increase to the National Living Wage is not enough 👇
#WelfareNotWarfare #TaxWealthNotWork #WealthTax