Sheila Caffrey is an active trade unionist in Bristol. She first got involved with Bristol Trades Council 15 years ago, after becoming a teacher and a campaigner in the National Union of Teachers (NUT), but seeing a broader need to bring unions together across workplaces and sectors, as well as linking struggles to improve lives for everyone. As President of the Trades Council, Sheila has regularly been seen with the banner on pickets and protests – sharing solidarity and flying the flag high for linking trade unions with the community.
Remaining an active member of the National Education Union, Sheila became an elected member of the National Executive for the South West two years ago, and is particularly proud of being part of the leadership that has led the recent national fight over pay and funding, defending educators and education.
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