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Unite the union: join a union

@unitetheunion

The UK and Ireland's largest trade union. Join at: https://www.unitetheunion.org/join Our Twitter team cannot give rights advice or respond to DMs.

UK and Ireland https://www.unitetheunion.org/ Joined 2009-02-11 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

103,018

Followers

1,162

Following

71,302

Tweets

75.7

Avg Engagement

998

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @unitetheunion's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2009-02-11
  • Verification:No
  • Location:UK and Ireland

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,249
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:21.4
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:54.3
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

The account receives a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong public interest in its messages. Engagement is likely driven by its focus on current labor disputes and political activism.

21.4

Avg Likes/Tweet

54.3

Avg Retweets/Tweet

69,520

Total Likes

176,303

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

5

Median Likes

20

Median Retweets

66

75th Percentile

4,902

Top Tweet

0.73

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

44.7%

Original

6.1%

Replies

47.4%

Retweets

1.8%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.2%

With Media

92.3%

With Links

50.7%

With #Tags

88.6%

With @Mentions

18.2%

With Emojis

254

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.14

Reply/Original Ratio

0.04

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

86.4%

Weekday Posts

13.6%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#jobspayconditions (489) #nhs (176) #costoflivingcrisis (117) #nhspay (82) #profiteering (78) #saveournhs (63) #inflation (40) #demandbetter (40) #ambulancestrike (35) #waststrike (32)

Most Mentioned

@unitesharon (2210) @unitetheunion (446) @uniteeconomy (128) @govuk (122) @unitewales (70) @rishisunak (64) @unitelondoneast (56) @unite_northwest (51) @uniteneyh (48) @fairhospitality (47)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,452 (45%)
Replies 199 (6%)
Retweets 1,541 (47%)
Quote Tweets 57 (2%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 1,541 retweets (47% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,249 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The primary audience consists of union members, workers, and supporters of labor rights. The account also attracts individuals interested in political and social justice issues.

Good

Audience Quality

18.5%

Suspicion Index

23.9%

Low-Quality %

88

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

36.6%

Empty Bio

16.9%

<10 Tweets

14.6%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

32.4%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

85.6%

No URL

11.2%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

24,402,939

Total Potential Reach

88

Median Follower Reach

345

75th Percentile Reach

10.6%

>1K followers

0.9%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

65.0%

Creators

6,500 accounts

18.1%

Consumers

1,815 accounts

16.9%

Dormant

1,685 accounts

63

Verified Followers

0.63% of total

8.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.18

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

London, England (327) London (202) United Kingdom (183) England, United Kingdom (140) Liverpool, England (97) Glasgow, Scotland (91) UK (86) Manchester, England (81) Scotland, United Kingdom (66) Liverpool (61)

63

Verified Followers

0.63% of total

1,056

Protected Accounts

10.56% of total

6 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,093,182 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@ShehuSani 3,100,099 Politician Human Rights, Author, PanAfricanist
@MarinaPurkiss 439,234 Political Commentator Anti-Brexit, Anti-Boris, Political Commentary
@conquerer1 236,274 Entertainer MUSIC, AWARDS, CELEBRITIES
@SimonCalder 193,903 Travel Journalist Travel, News, Advice
@HameerHussain 144,241 - -
@CUT_Brasil 131,216 Union Leader Labor rights, Workers' union, Social justice
@RoiLopezRivas 119,507 Geologist Gobierno, URSS, Chavista
@BreesAnna 97,100 Journalist journalism, mobile filming, teaching
@David__Osland 93,338 Writer Politics, Socialism, Commentary

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

views (562) socialist (270) sheher (259) labour (223) love (220) member (217) health (209) proud (190) hehim (180) music (178)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#gtto (46) #fbpe (39) #enoughisenough (25) #nhs (24) #blm (24) #freepalestine (18) #ynwa (14) #toriesout (13) #actuallyautistic (13) #lfc (13)

6,339

Followers With Bio

3,661

Followers Without Bio

63.39%

% With Bio

36.61%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,249 analyzed

18,204

Combined Engagement

8,635

Total Likes

9,569

Total Retweets

3,641

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

60%

With Hashtags

80%

With @Mentions

40%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Labor Rights Strikes Political Advocacy Workers' Pay Union Solidarity Social Justice
Unite the union: jo…
@unitetheunion

“The @LabourParty sacking of @SamTarry for supporting working people on strike, against cuts to their jobs and pay, is another insult to the trade union movement. Quite frankly it would be laughable if it were not so serious.” @UniteSharon 1/3

2022-07-27
Retweets: 1,102 Likes: 3,800 Engagement: 4,902
Unite the union: jo…
@unitetheunion

RT @RidgeOnSunday: 'Are you saying the ministers are effectively lying?' - @SophyRidgeSky "Yes, I am saying that", says Unite general secretary @UniteSharon and adds 'Im working with a government that doesn't want resolution' #Ridge https://t.co/ZoMhCmTrtv 📺 Sky 501 and YouTu

2023-01-22
Retweets: 3,507 Likes: 0 Engagement: 3,507
Unite the union: jo…
@unitetheunion

RT @UniteSharon: The @UKLabour sacking of @SamTarry for supporting working people on strike, against cuts to their jobs and pay, is another insult to the trade union movement. Quite frankly it would be laughable if it were not so serious. 1/3 #SamTarry

2022-07-27
Retweets: 3,439 Likes: 0 Engagement: 3,439
Unite the union: jo…
@unitetheunion

WATCH THIS. VOTE YES! Kerry a paramedic and Unite rep says #voteYES! Ambulance workers deserve a decent pay rise. Your #NHSPay vote has been posted to you. Post your ballot paper back today. Missing ballot? Go to:  https://t.co/wmlTwSfFOa https://t.co/xSVy1xprq0

2022-11-05
Retweets: 854 Likes: 2,503 Engagement: 3,357
Unite the union: jo…
@unitetheunion

“The Labour Party was founded by the trade unions and we expect Labour MPs to defend workers, by words and by actions. To instruct Labour MPs not to be on picket lines with workers speaks volumes.” @UniteSharon 1/2

2022-06-20
Retweets: 667 Likes: 2,332 Engagement: 2,999

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights labor disputes and political actions, emphasizing the role of unions in shaping policy. It uses hashtags and calls to action to mobilize support and encourage participation in strikes or votes. The content often includes direct calls for solidarity and political engagement, reflecting the union's activist stance.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 103,018
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @unitetheunion reveals an growing Twitter presence with 103,018 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 75.7 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025