Jane Aitchison

Leeds TUC President, proud socialist fighting for the many.
My views not my employers.

[Richard Burgon MP @RichardBurgon]

Leeds NHS Teaching Hospitals Trust needs to fairly settle this ongoing dispute by paying Perioperative Theatre Assistants for the work they do.

[Richard Burgon MP @RichardBurgon]

It’s wrong that Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust pays Perioperative Theatre Assistants at Band 2 despite the Band 3 work they do.

It’s also deeply concerning if, as it appears, instead of settling the strike, the Trust is paying Band 5 and even Band 6 rates for staff to cover the work of those striking for Band 3 rates.

I’ve written to the Chair of the Trust’s Finance and Performance Committee.

[UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside @unisonyh]

Theatre assistants in Leeds are preparing for another week on the picket line ✊

If you can come along and show support, please do. If you can't, you can email the chief executive telling him to get it sorted.

Click here to email Brendan Brown 👉 https://t.co/oPWGO99D0P

[UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside @unisonyh]

It's another week and another set of picket lines for theatre assistants on strike in Leeds, as the trust won't meet for meaningful negotiations.

Here's the plan for this week if you want to come along and show some support ✊

[Richard Burgon MP @RichardBurgon]

Dropping the 15-year requirement for settlement for care workers is the right decision and a victory for the trade unions and others who've campaigned tirelessly for this.

I've been proud to stand with them.

I'll keep pushing for the other changes needed, including on refugees.

[Rootandbranch @RootBranchOrg]

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[Jane Aitchison @JaneAitchison]

Solidaridad ✊

[Trades Union Congress @The_TUC]

Sending our condolences to those who have lost loved ones and our sympathy to all those harmed in the train collision in Toledo.

Solidarity to Spanish trade unions, emergency teams, rail workers and all workers affected.

@CCOO @UGT_Comunica

[Trades Union Congress @The_TUC]

Sending our condolences to those who have lost loved ones and our sympathy to all those harmed in the train collision in Toledo.

Solidarity to Spanish trade unions, emergency teams, rail workers and all workers affected.

@CCOO @UGT_Comunica

[Jane Aitchison @JaneAitchison]

Thank you to our friend @RichardBurgon for taking time to talk to our Dortmund TUC visitors about British politics. Richard is a fantastic workers representative! ✊

[Jane Aitchison @JaneAitchison]

Proud to take solidarity to the Unison LGI picket line from Leeds TUC and Dortmund TUC and see @RichardBurgon backing their cost of living pay strike. Their struggle is definitely ours! #JoinAUnion

[Jane Aitchison @JaneAitchison]

@Harryslaststand Many happy returns comrade! ✊

[UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside @unisonyh]

Going on strike isn't easy. It's a last resort when you feel you've got no other option. Michelle's been telling the picket line at Leeds General Infirmary why this is so important 👏

@unisontheunion

[Nigel Flanagan @NigelUNI]

A militant. A ferocious campaigner. Eye witness from France.

Come and hear her speak in Liverpool Tuesday 27 October

#stopthewar

[UNISON LeedsHospital @UnisonLth]

👋 Hi comrades message from @JaneAitchison @TUCLeeds
As part of a week of hosting a group of young trade unionists 🇩🇪✊
Come to our sing a long!

Friday 23 October – International Singalong
An evening of music at Holbeck Working Men's Club!
https://t.co/w8FkJczQpl

[Jane Aitchison @JaneAitchison]

Excellent training at Unite the Union with @NigelUNI and @DrNickyStubbs today on De industrialisation and the future with AI. If you’re worried about how AI will impact your job - and it will - join a union!

[UNISON LeedsHospital @UnisonLth]

A fantastic night for the branch at the screening of #ironladies with branch secretary Denise Carr and our retired members secretary Pat Kershaw leading the way with the unstoppable @JaneAitchison of @TUCLeeds hosting young trade unionists from Dortmund

[Jane Aitchison @JaneAitchison]

Fantastic visit to Leeds Railway station with @RMTunion @ Dortmund TUC this morning. Most UK rail industry workers are trade union members which is why their pay and conditions are way above average! Sticking together in your union works ✊🚆✊

[Jane Aitchison @JaneAitchison]

Proud to speak at the packed opening session of the Northern Together Alliance conference in Manchester. Trades councils build working class solidarity in our communities and we need bucket loads of that to counter the division Reform peddle! Unite!

[Tony Wilson UNISON NEC member NW Region 2009 2025 @Tony2Wilson]

Room packed out for @UKTogetherAll Northern summit about to start in #manchester @AntiRacismDay @uaf

[UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside @unisonyh]

Theatre assistants from Leeds took their fight for fair pay to Westminster earlier this week ✊ Viv and Michelle explained why they're back on strike 👏