Community union

19/10/2026

💬 Q&A with our NEW General Secretary, Alasdair McDiarmid!

From his favourite union wins to the people who inspired him, hear from Alasdair about his time at Community, what makes our union special and much more.

Read the full Q&A below.👇
https://bit.ly/4iraxSj

19/10/2026

“So supportive & extremely knowledgeable from start to finish.”

That’s what being there for our members is all about. Whether you need advice, representation or someone in your corner, Community is here to support you. 👇
https://bit.ly/41ljh5w

18/10/2026

1 in 2 women over 50 will break a bone because of osteoporosis. 🦴

Menopause can also increase the risk.

World Menopause Day may be over, but the Great British Bone Check offers a simple starting point to understand your bone health and speak to your GP.⬇
https://thegreatbritishbonecheck.org.uk/

Royal Osteoporosis Society

Take the free 3-minute Great British Bone Check from the Royal Osteoporosis Society. Quick, expert-backed, and confidential - understand your bone health risk today.

18/10/2026

Women’s health shouldn’t be overlooked at work.

Our campaign is tackling the stigma around menstrual and reproductive health, including menopause, and calling for better workplace support, stronger policies and greater understanding from employers.

Find out how we’re pushing for change 👇
https://bit.ly/47nKczm

Menstrual and fertility health issues can have a huge impact on our lives – impacting physical and mental wellbeing, family and social life, relationships, education, and our experiences at work.

18/10/2026

Menopause is a workplace issue. 🌸

On World Menopause Day, we’re highlighting the support available to Community members and the importance of creating workplaces where no one feels they must struggle alone.

Find advice and support 👇
https://bit.ly/3Wb7WRt

17/10/2026

"Change is coming, and this time it has the potential to be positive change."

In a guest blog, co-chair of Community Union’s self-employed committee, Philip Ross, discusses the importance of membership growth in the fight to secure meaningful change for self-employed workers in the UK.

Read more here 👇

This guest blog has been written by Philip Ross, a freelancer in cyber security who is co-chair of Community Union’s self-employed committee. Self-employed workers are on the march. We are making our…

16/10/2026

Working in early years or childcare?

You’re doing vital work - and you deserve support too.

Community supports early years and nursery workers with workplace advice, representation and a collective voice.

Join Community and stand stronger together. 🤝
https://bit.ly/420BdCf

At Community Trade Union, we represent and support thousands of early years workers and nursery staff. Find out how we can help you and join today.

16/10/2026

"It is in the interests of our steelworkers that this project now moves ahead without delay and unlocks the opportunities it promises as soon as possible.”

Our National Secretary for Steel Paul McKenna voicing Community's support for Heathrow expansion at the MOU signing between Heathrow and 7 Steel in Cardiff this week.



https://community-tu.org/community-welcomes-heathrow-7-steel-memorandum-of-understanding/

16/10/2026

On National Nursery Practitioner Day, let’s celebrate our early years workers and recognise the hard work they put into educating the next generation, but let us also remember that this appreciation must go beyond words.

By organising in workplaces across the UK we can fight for better pay and working conditions, ensuring every worker feels happy and secure in their role.

Read more here ⬇️

At Community, we think it is important to celebrate our members, and this includes recognising the efforts of the practitioners and support staff who work in our early years sector.

16/10/2026

Thank you to Shipley MP, Anna Dixon for showing her support for our new Valuing And Empowering Third Sector Workers campaign.

We're calling employers across the sector to sign up to our Third Sector Fair Work Charter - you can read more on our website here: https://community-tu.org/campaigns/valuing-and-empowering-third-sector-workers/