Sophie Freeman

[RSA Union @RsaUnion]

🚨 BREAKING 🚨

Last year, our colleague, friend and union representative Ruth Hannan was fired from the RSA due to trade union activity.

A few weeks ago, the courts found the RSA to be guilty of breaking employment law by dismissing her.

https://t.co/SNAd4oiWGn

[Sophie Freeman @soefreem]

Respect and solidarity. As Ruth says - this is about more than one individual, it's about helping "other workers feel safer in their fight to have stronger rights".

[Sophie Freeman @soefreem]

The stories behind the strike. Solidarity as ever with @RSAUnion.

[RSA Union @RsaUnion]

Since March 2022, 86 skilled staff have left the RSA due to pay & toxic environment. We joined RSA believing we would help shape radical change but the reality is so different.

Watch these brave RSA leavers share their stories

Support us in our upcoming strike on 10 & 18 Oct!

[Sophie Freeman @soefreem]

While the numbers are stark, I'm thinking about the people who make up those figures. And how they will have been affected by this. Appreciating and valuing my former colleagues in the hope their workplace does the same. Solidarity with @RsaUnion.

[RSA Union @RsaUnion]

📢 HUGE NEWS! 📢

Staff at the RSA have voted OVERWHELMINGLY for the first strike action in the organisation’s history.

With a 79% turnout and a 93% vote in favour, we'll be on strike on Tuesday 19th and Thursday 21st of September.

Support here: https://t.co/m9MlCNHPWO

[Sophie Freeman @soefreem]

Solidarity with former colleagues in @RsaUnion.

[RSA Union @RsaUnion]

BREAKING:

RSA staff are balloting to strike!

After five meetings over our pay claim, which would cost less than 3% of the org’s £9m unrestricted reserves, management have refused to move from their initial offer.
@_tomwall writes for the Observer… 1/6
https://t.co/B9xsEISZvx

[Sophie Freeman @soefreem]

Felt a mix of emotions reading the latest update but the one I'll share is deep respect for all those in @RsaUnion for acting on their values - and for knowing their value. Solidarity.

[RSA Union @RsaUnion]

Hello again! We’re back, and wanted to update you on what we’ve been up to. We submitted our pay claim to mgmt in January, to recognise brilliant, hard-working RSA staff at a time of significant financial challenges. 🧵 1/7 https://t.co/3L5XuAv6Tc

[Sophie Freeman @soefreem]

Wouldn't you want to collaborate with the people you employ in an org committed to ideas for making the world better - for, you know, their ideas on how to make your workplace better? Solidarity to @RsaUnion who will be preparing ideas that are both hopeful and grounded.

[RSA Union @RsaUnion]

1/7 You may have seen that we were due to begin negotiating with mgmt. Two days before our first meeting, ignoring 86% of us voting for a union and a say in our working lives, mgmt said they’re not interested in discussing anything beyond the legal minimum with us, and cancelled.

[Sophie Freeman @soefreem]

Recognition. This is testament to the creative, constructive, caring and - most importantly - collective organising of all those hard working folks in @RsaUnion. Solidarity as they move into next steps.

[RSA Union @RsaUnion]

🥁It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for… the RSA ballot results are in! With a whopping 86% of the vote, and 85% turnout – the RSA have voted IN FAVOUR of recognition! You can read all about it in the latest from @TomWall and @theGuardian here….https://t.co/v9JyDgF9k9

[Sophie Freeman @soefreem]

A beautiful web of solidarity and support for @RsaUnion. And why unionisation matters - so you can see and feel those threads of connection.

[RSA Union @RsaUnion]

Another big week for the RSA union! It’s nonstop over here.

First big thank you, to our amazing, anonymous support group, who’ve provided all the following for our work.

FIRST: These incredible brownies!! (1/9)

[Sophie Freeman @soefreem]

Love this explainer from @RsaUnion about the difference between staff representative groups and unions. You’ve guessed it - it’s all about solidarity and power.

[RSA Union @RsaUnion]

So despite a petition, a survey, and a majority vote showing that @theRSAorg staff would like to unionise with @iwgb, management are refusing voluntary recognition and insist we'd be better off with a staff representative group🙄Here’s why we want union recognition instead: a 🧵

[Sophie Freeman @soefreem]

When you say you want to listen, you have to hear what is said to you. Staff are clearly and plainly saying that they want a union. I hope they are heard. Solidarity with @RsaUnion.

[RSA Union @RsaUnion]

@theRSAorg - fixed that for you. A 🧵 1/5

[Sophie Freeman @soefreem]

If I was still a staff member, I would not be able to send this. Staff voice deserves to be heard. Collective organising is about being 'pro' not 'anti'. Pro-better work, Pro-better world. Solidarity to @RsaUnion.

[RSA Union @RsaUnion]

🚨Important update - please RT🚨Thank you! We were blown away by the support we received in the last few days. Sadly, one of our union colleagues involved in the Observer article on Sunday was prevented from returning to work on Monday as a consequence of their involvement. 1/6

[Sophie Freeman @soefreem]

Thinking about my former colleagues in @RsaUnion today. Hope they know how many folks have their backs and are standing next to them as they seek recognition. Solidarity.

[RSA Union @RsaUnion]

We’re the RSA union, a majority collective of staff working with @IWGBunion towards recognition. You can find out more about why we’re seeking recognition in today’s @ObserverUK by @_tomwall and here’s a short🧵on how you can support us 1/6
https://t.co/WFcVMkVlhC

[Sophie Freeman @soefreem]

In solidarity with former colleagues in @RsaUnion. Collective organising is a right, a muscle, and - when the stars align - a joy.

[RSA Union @RsaUnion]

We’re the RSA union, a majority collective of staff working with @IWGBunion towards recognition. You can find out more about why we’re seeking recognition in today’s @ObserverUK by @_tomwall and here’s a short🧵on how you can support us 1/6
https://t.co/WFcVMkVlhC

[The Royal Society of Arts @theRSAorg]

Do your share our vision and values?

If so, we would like to hear how you think the RSA can have greater impact in helping society to effect lasting change.

Take part and make your voice heard. https://t.co/wgWtZKyKqA

[Josie Warden @Josie_Warden]

And there is still time to sign up for the #circularfashion workshop in #Edinburgh on 29th Nov, with @CircularFibres @RSADesignAwards @LynnIWilson . If you're a student interested in #circulareconomy and #sustainablefashion then this is for you. https://t.co/gbSliIuY4u

[The Royal Society of Arts @theRSAorg]

We’ve spent the past year working with #ALTNow and @CNTR4growth exploring how to support impact entrepreneurs who want to combat economic insecurity in the future of work. @RowanEConway shares insights from this work https://t.co/bBP5SCMCOA

[The Royal Society of Arts @theRSAorg]

The RSA partnered with @OneMcr to explore the housing experiences & challenges of young people in Manchester, for our new report #MakingHome. Here are 4 things we learned... [Thread] https://t.co/Kc7nU55wcB #Manchester #HousingCrisis

[claire chou doran @clairecdoran]

What can mediation do for social change at every level? Come and find out! We’re hosting a brilliant series of events at @theRSAorg from 3-11 Oct exploring everything from school exclusion through to democratic participation and climate change. #MAW2019 https://t.co/NwsOJeaDTv

[The Royal Society of Arts @theRSAorg]

We’ve been running a pilot programme with @CNTR4growth to enable changemakers to take part in building a new system for economic security. Hear from the changemakers and read more in our report [thread] https://t.co/qpqabSDgCH