Andrew Mercer

CWU National President / Tech, Telecoms & Financial Services National Chair | Proud Trade Unionist

Trustee @SuddenSam_

Retweets Not Endorsements

[Sudden Sam @SuddenSam_]

📣 Announcement ‼️

On 4th June, what would have been Sam’s 39th birthday, we collected the keys to Sudden Sam’s new premises.

We couldn’t think of a more fitting day to take this next step.

This building will become a dedicated community hub, providing therapy, support groups, practical guidance, training and community support for children, young people and adults affected by sudden loss across the Liverpool City Region.

There is still a long way to go before the building is ready. Over the coming months, we will be seeking support from local tradespeople, businesses and the wider community to help transform this space into something truly special.

Collecting the keys marks a significant milestone in our journey to ensure that nobody faces sudden loss alone.

Happy belated birthday, Sam. Your legacy continues to make a difference every single day. ❤️

[Andrew Mercer @andy_mercer]

Bringing together Trade unions, community groups and political parties with a clear message. We cannot allow the far right and the likes of Reform divide us, we must unite as a movement to beat racism and fascism in any form ✊🏾

[Andrew Mercer @andy_mercer]

Today was a day for collectivism, marching with @CWUnews at the @UKTogetherAll rally in London

It was the single largest mass mobilisation of working class people in more than a decade.

[CWU @CWUnews]

�� BT Group Team Members - Have you voted yet?

Pay ballot now open! Check your work emails (spam/junk) for a voting link from Popularis.

We are recommending you vote YES to accept this final pay offer.

It is vital you cast your vote so that your voice is heard.

[CWU @CWUnews]

It’s time for a Shorter Working Week ✊

Our Telecoms & Financial Services sector are campaigning for fewer hours with no loss of pay.

Find out how you can help: https://t.co/YIaljcupzp

#ShorterWorkingWeek

[Strike Map @strike_map]

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🗣️| @andy_mercer will be joining #Megapicket 3-D on 30 January.

Join Andy and @CWUnews, RSVP here: https://t.co/xwuRuy1IJq

BUILD THE MEGAPICKET 🧱🪧

#StrikeMap #Birmingham #BrumBinStrike #BirminghamBinStrike

[Dave Ward @DaveWardGS]

Spot on.

[lan Byrne MP @IanByrneMP]

The Kop has spoken.
The Government must listen.
#HillsboroughLawNow
#JFT97

[Sudden Sam @SuddenSam_]

Just one week into the new term, and we have received 5 referrals from schools for children needing emotional support.

Thank you to schools for trusting Sudden Sam to support their pupils when they need it most.

❤️

[Strike Map @strike_map]

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🗣️| @UnionSteveW will be joining #Megapicket 3-D on 30 January.

Join Steve and the @fbunational: https://t.co/xwuRuy2gyY

BUILD THE MEGAPICKET 🪧🪧🪧🪧

#Megapicket3 #Megapicket #StrikeMap #Birmingham #BrumBinStrike #BirminghamBinStrike

[Sudden Sam @SuddenSam_]

New Year’s Eve can hurt in a way that’s hard to explain.

There’s a symbolism to it that feels cruel when you’re grieving - as if moving into a new year means leaving your loved one behind in the old one.

But that isn’t how grief works. Love doesn’t stay in a calendar year, memories don’t expire at midnight, and the people we’ve lost don’t belong to ‘last year’.

If tonight feels hard, you’re not doing it wrong. You’re carrying love forward – and that’s exactly what grief is.

You’re not alone. Please do reach out ❤️

[Sudden Sam @SuddenSam_]

I Carry You Everywhere is our first children’s book, created to support young people after sudden loss in a way that is honest and comforting.

The beautiful illustrations, by the very talented Jo and Adam Cain, are inspired by real places local to Sam - key locations referenced in the text, grounding the story in the landscapes and memories that shaped his life.

A gentle story of love, grief, and the people we carry with us always.

Publishing soon. ❤️

[Craig Anderson @cwu_scotland]

Great to see @CWUnews members getting involved and donating to @DundeeFSF festive appeal, collected in the Pink Panther 😂. Amazing effort from our members and as always @DundeeFSF and @FSFScotland.

[Andrew Mercer @andy_mercer]

This is a great achievement for @CWUnews and wider trade union movement, but the work doesn’t stop here ✊

[CWU @CWUnews]

CWU inspired policy has PASSED both Houses of Parliament.

"The Employment Rights Bill is a genuine improvement to millions of working people’s lives that has been fought for by unions after nearly a decade of campaigning. These positive changes will now become law, despite the best efforts of unelected Lords and bad bosses.

However, the work does not stop here. The CWU, alongside other unions, will continue to campaign for the swift and effective implementation of the policies in the legislation. We will also keep campaigning for the government to go further and introduce sectoral collective bargaining, tackle the gig economy and introduce a single status of worker.

Today must also herald the beginning of a new style of business leadership in the UK. CEO’s and shareholders should be motivated by building companies that provide decently-paid, secure jobs, rather than awarding themselves record pay, while their workers are paid poverty wages. This is what will secure long-term, sustainable growth for our entire economy.

We will be pushing the Labour government to go further and fully empower both workers and trade unions over the next few years and once again, we encourage every worker in the country to join a trade union."

Dave Ward, CWU General Secretary.

[Sudden Sam @SuddenSam_]

We’re proud to launch School-Based Emotional Support for children and young people across the Liverpool City Region.

This service provides specialist emotional support delivered by a Sudden Sam children’s therapist directly within a child’s school – in a safe, familiar environment, when it’s needed most.

This project was written and shaped with school leadership experience at its core, and developed in consultation with Headteachers in Knowsley and Sefton, alongside Deputy and Assistant Heads and safeguarding leads across Liverpool and Sefton.

The cost of support is fully covered by Sudden Sam.
There is no cost to schools and no cost to families – because finances should never be a barrier to a child getting the help they deserve.

Available to children enrolled in schools across the Liverpool City Region (Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, and Wirral).

More information and referrals via our website.

Team Sudden Sam ❤️

[CWU @CWUnews]

Support your local postie this #PostalWorkersDay 📮

[Strike Map @strike_map]

MEGAPICKET 3-D 30 JANUARY 2026

👩‍💻RSVP to join us: https://t.co/xwuRuy2gyY

🛏️Book your accommodation for the night before (first come, first serve): https://t.co/oxRTZlsoeg

The third dimension is union power💥

#StrikeMap #Megapicket3D #Megapicket

[Sudden Sam @SuddenSam_]

We need your help! ❤️

[CWU @CWUnews]

The CWU is supporting Wear Red Day ❤️

This annual event created by @showracismtheredcard sees thousands of workers across the UK wear red to stand in solidarity against all forms of racism.

Images from our National Equality Event earlier this week.

#WRD25

[Paul Nowak @nowak_paul]

Let’s call this out for what it is.

Blacklisting.

Victimisation.

Everyone has the right to join a union, take industrial action and stand on a picket line.