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Why Climate Action Is a Trade Union Issue
A new year always brings a sense of renewal and purpose and as we enter the third month of the Year of Climate Action, that sense of purpose has...
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BFAWU Welcomes Government Mediation Offer in McDonald’s Case
The Bakers, Food and Allied Workers’ Union (BFAWU) welcomes the UK Government’s offer of mediation in a major sexual harassment complaint involving McDonald’s UK. The offer, made by the...
Latest NewsBreaking down barriers to financial support: making our service accessible to all
December 2025 PayPlan Blog #2 We believe everyone should be able to access free, confidential debt advice, regardless of their circumstances or communication preferences. That’s why we’ve worked hard...
Latest NewsHow to write a budget that works and stay on track
December 2025 PayPlan Blog #1 A budget isn’t just a spreadsheet – it’s your money plan. It helps you make the most of what you earn, stay in control...
Latest NewsFood Workers dreading Winter, Feeling Cold and Insecure about food & Don’t have enough for Christmas Finds New Cost of Living report from BFAWU
A new report into the cost of living pressures facing their members has been published by the Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union (BFAWU) and it makes for grim reading...
Latest NewsBFAWU Response to Parliament passing through the Employment Rights Bill yesterday
The Bakers, Food and Allied Workers’ Union welcomes yesterday’s announcement of the Employment Rights Bill as an important step forward for working people and a recognition that the balance...
Latest NewsBFAWU Executive Council responds to the Home Secretary’s statement.
The BFAWU Executive Council is alarmed by the Home Secretary’s announcement yesterday, and by the direction it signals for the UK’s asylum system. The government’s statement that refugee status...
Latest NewsWhy 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...
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