BFAWU
Bridging the Gap: From Global Climate Talks to Real-World Worker Action
As world leaders, corporations, and NGOs gather again for global climate talks, we’ll hear the familiar promises of “ambition,” “innovation,” and “net zero.” The glossy speeches and photo opportunities...
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The Year of Climate Action – Building Worker Power for People and Planet
This November, as world leaders and corporations gather once again for the global climate talks at COP, the BFAWU is launching our Year of Climate Action, part of the...
General Secretary BlogWhy Palestine is our fight-solidarity, class struggle and the future we build together
Some people have asked me, why should a union like ours, representing Bakers, food and allied workers in Britain, care about what’s happening in Palestine? Why should it matter...
National President BlogGet Back on Track with BudgetSmart
June 2025 PayPlan Blog #1 Ignoring money troubles won’t make them go away. The longer you wait, the fewer options you have. Missed payments can lead to late fees,...
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Don’t let Easter spending catch you by surprise
April 2025 PayPlan Blog #2 Easter may be a short holiday for some and not thought about by many, but it can lead to purchases that might surprise your...
Food Worker
The psychological impact of being in debt and tips to cope
April 2025 PayPlan Blog Being in debt can feel like an overwhelming weight on your shoulders, impacting not just your finances but also your mental and emotional wellbeing. We...
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£6bn Cuts, Unsafe Workplaces, and a Mental Health Crisis: Why Government Policy is Failing Disabled Workers
A blog from our National President Ian Hodson The UK government’s announcement of £6 billion in welfare cuts to push disabled people back into work is being framed as...
Latest NewsCelebrating Women in the BFAWU
Patrycja Grabowska Hi, my name is Patrycja Grabowska and I have been a member of the BFAWU for several years and a combined Shop Steward and Health and Safety...
Latest NewsCelebrating Women in the BFAWU
Adrianna Kara Branch 331 I proudly represent the BFAWU trade union to ensure that workers’ rights are respected and those who fought for these rights in the past are...
Latest NewsCelebrating Women in the BFAWU
Helena England Branch 560 My name is Helena England l was an employee at Fox’s Biscuits Batley west Yorkshire. I did not know much about unions at the time...
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