Manchester Trades Council

28/09/2026

A history of the PCS and its relevance to trade union struggle now

19/09/2026

Congratulations to Unite members at the Institute for Cancer Research on this huge win after a hard-fought strike. Well done to everyone who supported them and helped them achieve this victory.

Workers strike, workers win🎵

Massive, historic-victory for our members at the Institute of Cancer Research. Well done to everyone involved.

🤩The lowest paid staff will see a 52% pay increase.
🤩All staff have won pay scale increment progress and an average total increase of 17.2%
🤩USS pension eligibility is defended for all staff.
🤩The Sutton canteen will be reinstated by January 2027.

17/09/2026

UNISON North West members at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust continue their fight to get paid for overtime in line with their Agenda for Change contracts

15/09/2026

Last week we discussed the new rules on electronic and workplace balloting. The recording is now available:

Manchester TUC hosted a presentation and discussion on the new rights for workplace and electronic balloting for industrial action.

15/09/2026

15/09/2026

Solidarity to NHS Theatre staff at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust striking to get their contracts honoured for overtime pay.

03/09/2026

🏳️‍🌈 📸A small selection of pics from a brilliant day at Manchester Pride — what a fantastic turnout!

Manchester Trades Council is incredibly proud of our LGBTQ+ members and allies. Trade unions are built on solidarity - and that’s exactly what we delivered on Saturday ✊

Huge thanks to the FBUManchester for bringing the fire engine, the Kimpton Hotel strikers, Women Against The Far Right, and everyone who joined us and made the day so fabulous 🤗🌟

Solidarity, equality and Pride — together we’re stronger! ✊️ ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

01/09/2026

What a brilliant day at Manchester Pride - and a fantastic turnout. Manchester Trades Council is so proud to of our LGBT+ members and allies. Trades Unions are about solidarity - and that is what we delivered on Saturday. Big thanks to the Fire Brigades Union for the fire engine, the Kimpton strikers, Women Against the Far Right - and everyone really for being fabulous!

26/08/2026

Solidarity to NHS theatre staff at the Northern Care Alliance who marched, picketed and rallied today. These UNISON members are demanding to be paid for overtime in line with their contracts - they currently get less than their normal hourly rate, incentivising management inaction over understaffing.

12/08/2026

On Saturday 18 April 2026 hundreds of antifascists opposed Britain First’s national demonstration in Manchester.

Police consistently used disproportionate and unnecessary force against antifascist protesters on the day, deploying PAVA spray and injuring at least 150 antifascists.

This appeal is towards legal and other costs facing a trade unionist who was arrested on the day and is not eligible for legal aid. We cannot allow the state to deter antifascist protesters in this way.

Please give what you can and share widely: https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/defend-manchester-antifascist/

Model motion for union bodies: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KnHw-o_WxLbZI1AwdFkkwcvyYJA2VghyrcnJ3sdYeZE/edit?usp=sharing