On this day in 1868, the first Trades Union Congress took place at the Mechanics’ Institute in Manchester. 150 years on, we're still going strong! #TUC150 tuc150.tuc.org.uk/stories/the-fo…

Happy Birthday Trades Union Congress! #OTD 1868 the first Trades Union Congress was held at Mechanics Manchester Mechanics Institute in Manchester #TUC150 #TUC

Our week of intimate folk concerts Mechanics Manchester commences tomorrow with a solo show from Mike Harding, followed by performances from Oysterband, Edward II, Kathryn Williams and more. Find out more below. #TUC150 bandonthewall.org/2018/04/150-ye…

Only right TUC North West held a #TUC150 birthday party Mechanics Manchester the actual birthplace of Trades Union Congress.. Plus you can't beat a bit of cake washed down with a special brewed TUC pale ale! @lynncollins65

Folk hero Mike Harding AKA Lord Hardinge of Dribblesdale kicks of the #TUC150 celebrations at Mechanics Manchester. Doors open 7:30pm. Find out more about our series of concerts, celebrating 150 years of the Trades Union Congress (TUC). bandonthewall.org/2018/04/150-ye…

I was honoured to celebrate 150 years of Trades Union Congress where it all started at the Mechanics Manchester. Manchester has a proud history of trade unionism and standing up for workers rights, proud to call it my home. If you haven’t already, join a union today tuc.org.uk/join-union #TUC150

Banner Theatre’s Spirit of 1868, a fantastic celebration of #TUC150 at Mechanics Manchester. Available to be booked now!

Celebrations of #TUC150 at Mechanics Manchester continued tonight with the wonderful Mike Harding. You can help celebrate all this week with the best in folk, details at Band on the Wall

The #TUC150 celebrations continue tonight Mechanics Manchester with a very special acoustic performance from Oysterband, with support from Joe Solo ✊❤️👊. Doors open 7:30pm. Show starts 8pm. bandonthewall.org/events/oysters…

Pupils from Christ the King RC Primary School school join with #ULRs and reps for a workshop looking at #Apprenticeship skills and support at todays event at Mechanics Manchester #tuc150

Tonight at Mechanics Manchester, we present Dezi Donnelly & Mike McGoldrick as part of the #TUC150 programme. Doors open 7:30pm. Limited tickets available on the door. bandonthewall.org/events/dezi-do…

More Mechanics Manchester #TUC150 Celebrations as Toss the Feathers’ Dezi Donnelly & Mike McGoldrick pack out the main room

To celebrate 'Women in the Trade Union Movement' and #TUC150 34 TU Women replicate the 1st meeting of the TUC Congress held Mechanics Manchester 150 years ago this week Trades Union Congress TUC North West Dave Ward

I have had such brilliant day Mechanics Manchester with some amazing and inspiring women who just happen to be brilliant union activists #TUC150 Oh and how I have blushed...thanks to the wonderful Francesca Martinez TUC North West

We're hosting an open folk session Mechanics Manchester tonight as part of the #TUC150 programme. Join us for a singalong - even bring your instrument if you fancy! Doors open 7pm, free entry on the door (subject to capacity). bandonthewall.org/events/folk-fr…

Next up Steve Baguley with his fascinating collection of TUC badges at Mechanics Manchester #tuc150 #mhf2018

David Owen introduces Dr Aqel Taqaz, member of the World Peace Council & President of the Palestinian Committee for Peace and Solidarity at TUC Trades Councils’ Conference fringe Mechanics Manchester

Upcoming event: The People’s Centre Project Meeting specifically for people from the black community to ensure they have an opportunity to be heard Mechanics Institute, Major St, Manchester, M1 6DD Saturday 14 July 1pm-4pm