Tweets Analysis - Keyword: @DaveWardGS
Overview
Total number of tweets analysed
423
Earliest tweet was on
2023-02-10
Latest tweet was on
2023-02-20
Tweets covering
10 days
Average age of authors' accounts
7 years
Summarization
Dave Ward, General Secretary of the CWU, congratulated posties on their 95.9% vote in favor of striking, which sets a record for the biggest national strike ballot in British history. The Royal Mail Group has been uncompromising in their opposition, however the result is a clear demonstration of the strike's spirit and mandate. Others in the labor movement, such as Lee Anderson, have called for debate and discussion on behalf of working people. Support for Dave Ward and CWU has been strong, and members have made it clear with their votes that they are unwilling to be bullied or intimidated. Finally, there has been both praise and caution directed at the strike, with some citing a business model in terminal decline.
Topic Modeling
- Strike Ballot/Solidarity
- Conflict/Criticisms Between Unions/Employers/Politicians
- Support for Union Leadership
- Decline of Postal Service
- Praise for Workers/Union Movement
Emotional Analysis
The emotions expressed in these tweets are largely positive and supportive of the 95.9% vote to continue strikes. There is a strong sense of solidarity and admiration for the leadership of Dave Ward and the CWU in taking a stand against bullying and intimidation. There is also a sense of pride and encouragement in the result, with many people praising the determination and spirit of the workers. Finally, there is a hint of anger and frustration towards Royal Mail Group for their uncompromising attitude and towards politicians who have not been supportive of the workers.
Trend Analysis
- National Strike Ballot
- Solidarity Messages
- Royal Mail Group Uncompromising Attitude
- NHS Letters not delivered on previous strikes
- Declining Business Model
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
63
Percentage of total tweets
14%
Number of Original tweets
27
Percentage of total tweets
6%
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
423
Percentage of total tweets
100%
Number of tweets that were Replies
321
Percentage of total tweets
75%
Number of tweets that were Quotes
19
Percentage of total tweets
4%
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
49
Percentage of total tweets
11%
Top 5 devices used to tweet
| Source | Count |
|---|---|
| Twitter for iPhone | 159 |
| Twitter for Android | 158 |
| Twitter Web App | 83 |
| Twitter for iPad | 19 |
| EndPoliceBrutality | 2 |
What devices were used to tweet
Top 10 accounts with highest followers count
| Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
|---|---|---|---|
| ucu | UCU | University and College Union, UK trade union for academics, lecturers, trainers, researchers & academic-related staff in further and higher education. | 82,971 |
| M_Star_Online | Morning Star | The only English-language socialist daily newspaper in the world, published six days a week. | 61,580 |
| ApsanaBegumMP | Apsana Begum MP | Labour MP for Poplar & Limehouse | Education Committee | Chair APPG Domestic Abuse & Violence | Casework & enquiries by email at apsana.begum.mp@parliament.uk | | 43,906 |
| bencsmoke | Ben Smoke | mischief maker// #stansted15// commissioning editor @HUCKmagazine// rep'd @MillyReilly// email for work, please only DM if urgent! ben.smoke@tcolondon.com// | 35,055 |
| marcusbarnett_ | Marcus Barnett | Because things are the way they are, things won't stay the way they are. Do @tribunemagazine, @CWUNews, @eiecampaign, Len Johnson Memorial Committee. | 22,250 |
| earthygirl011 | Mrs Gee #UpTheWorkers | I will float a silken silver moon near your windowIf your night is dark, if your night is darkMastodon: earthygirl011@mas.toEx Labour, useless shower#PAL | 22,125 |
| IanIrons | #Ian Irons #FBPE #FBPPR #ScrapNHSBill #RejoinEU | A young fellah with autism brightens my life : #FulhamFC #LondonBroncos #LondonSkolars #CatalansDragons #ToulouseOlympique #FundTheBBC #HandsOffChannel4 | 19,364 |
| judeinlondon | Emily Thorne Stan Account | Black Lives Matter. #FreePalestine 🇵🇸 On hiatus. https://t.co/f77UrzqIuV | 15,161 |
| smartysue | SUSAN SIMPSON #ItWasAScam #NeverTrustaTory | A former Labour Party activist and member and grandma of 2 - great admirer of Jeremy Corbyn - and hard left apparently which I wear as a badge of honour ✊✊✊ | 11,049 |
| hagenilda | Dr. Jo Edge #Emma4VP #David4Treasurer | historian 1200-1700 | ocd | neurodivergent | @ucu nec | chair @UCUequality | cofounder @MadCovid & @UCUCommons | karaoke | dogs | views mine | trans rights! | 8,922 |
Top 10 accounts with highest friends count
| Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
|---|---|---|---|
| IanIrons | #Ian Irons #FBPE #FBPPR #ScrapNHSBill #RejoinEU | A young fellah with autism brightens my life : #FulhamFC #LondonBroncos #LondonSkolars #CatalansDragons #ToulouseOlympique #FundTheBBC #HandsOffChannel4 | 19,621 |
| MickyBTFC62 | Knighty💙NHS | ALL VIEWS ARE MY OWN - PROUD DAD & GRANDAD TO 3 SPECIAL BOYS - SOCIALIST - DETEST BULLIES & TORIES!!HELP THOSE LESS FORTUNATE & SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH🎗;🙏 | 9,647 |
| earthygirl011 | Mrs Gee #UpTheWorkers | I will float a silken silver moon near your windowIf your night is dark, if your night is darkMastodon: earthygirl011@mas.toEx Labour, useless shower#PAL | 8,943 |
| curiocat13 | Camilla van Gerbig 😷 3.5% 😷 #FBPE🇺🇦 | Proud European | 7,218 |
| Octagot | JAMES 🎃🎨🏉⚽ | Writing, reading, films, TV, music, wrestling, podcasts, audiobooks, photographs, art, history, socialist, humour, documentaries, food, browsing, sport. | 5,931 |
| MiaSertima | Citizen M | A Lady on the Left. Political Commentator. 😏 Author (of Tweets). I steal Memes. | 5,693 |
| smartysue | SUSAN SIMPSON #ItWasAScam #NeverTrustaTory | A former Labour Party activist and member and grandma of 2 - great admirer of Jeremy Corbyn - and hard left apparently which I wear as a badge of honour ✊✊✊ | 5,520 |
| AsNicoleSeesIt | 🕷️ Nicole - 🌻🇺🇦🌻😷 💉💙 #FBPE #BLM #FBR #GTTO | AsNicoleSeesIt@mstdn.social | 5,288 |
| AlibumD | QueenBummie stupendous remainer💙🇺🇦 | Entitled people aren't aware nor interested in accountability or responsibility When will the lying stop, when will it be 'the last straw'? @AlibumD@mstdn.party | 5,104 |
| celticmaid4 | celticcaro | https://t.co/zFVxYP9LvO LINK HERE FOR FREE VIEW GREAT NHS HEIST-OF CRITICAL IMPORT TO WATCH & SHARE | 5,017 |
Most active users
| Username | Bio | Number of tweets |
|---|---|---|
| jdm19488 | - | 30 |
| cwupbburyretail | CWU Preston Brook and Bury with Retail Branch representing #TheCWU members within the Northwest area. E: cwuprestonbrookandbury@gmail.com T: 01928 708 489 | 12 |
| Iamyoz | National Hunt Racing enthusiast, love music, politics and speaking my mind! Pro Brexit. Anti Woke. Love the UK. All opinions my own. | 7 |
| pearlandpercy | comrade/ | 7 |
| fionamphoto | - | 7 |
| JulianCandy1 | - | 5 |
| BrexitFreddy | Not your standard alt. thinker. | 5 |
| belivethisshit | Socialist, Trade Unionist, CWU Member, Swindon Town supporter and National Hunt mad. Fucking hate Tories, still glad Thatcher Is dead! No Pasaran! | 4 |
| Fernand48115913 | - | 4 |
| andrewkimbo | International lover of baked beans, alcohol and Eurodance music.... | 4 |
Tweets per day
Top 10 tweets with highest Retweet count
| ID | Text | Retweet count |
|---|---|---|
| 1626252030011486210 | NEW: Posties vote 95.9% to continue strikes on a 77.3% turnout, in what is the biggest national strike ballot in British history. @DaveWardGS: “These people will never be bullied, intimidated or harassed into submission. This result is a concrete demonstration of their spirit.” | 119 |
| 1624820948280000513 | Fantastic message of solidarity from @CWUnews general secretary @DaveWardGS As Dave says: WE ARE MOVING THE EMPLOYER Back the talks, back the strikes, back the ballot #ucuRISING https://t.co/rJmgKuDGUA | 86 |
| 1626254564214046725 | This is an incredible result given how uncompromising the Royal Mail Group have been. It’s also a huge mandate and endorsement of the leadership of @DaveWardGS and @CWUnews in the decisions they have made for their members in this dispute. #StandByYourPost https://t.co/Z6K7QCGjFg | 42 |
| 1625977887886114841 | Fantastic to have @DaveWardGS, General Secretary of @CWUnews in the pub earlier tonight (with Howard in the background of course) Good luck in the ballot tomorrow! ✊️ https://t.co/aNhkl4X79b | 18 |
| 1626282653484826626 | General secretary @DaveWardGS said the 95.9% vote in favour of action is ‘testament to @CWUnews members across the country who have stood firm against the most severe attacks faced by any set of workers since the miners’ https://t.co/M91UAebIuk | 11 |
| 1626284885903114244 | The rumours I was hearing was the @CWUnews was broken!! The funny thing is the people that told me that are nowhere to be seen !!! #cwu @DaveWardGS @darrenpjones #cwu #union @AndyFurey_CWU 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 https://t.co/6TtfR1T0Ve | 6 |
| 1627236080327032832 | Hard to believe any progressive Trade Union would continue to fund this party @UniteSharon @DaveWardGS #EnoughisEnough https://t.co/rTRgSI60YY | 6 |
| 1626272018864676870 | What a fantastic result! Our members have spoken for a THIRD time and given a further vote of no confidence in the leadership of our great public service. Thomson & Co, it’s time to GO!! #WeWillBeHeard @CWUnews @DaveWardGS https://t.co/yXFWvV0cPh | 6 |
| 1624886406748246017 | Just one more thing… #VoteYes #StandByYourPost @CWUnews @DaveWardGS https://t.co/mfZzJxPLsw | 4 |
| 1624822470468329475 | @LeeAndersonMP_ Would love to see you debate @DaveWardGS, Mick Lynch or Eddie Dempsey @RMTunion You could park your ‘working class’ creds and have a proper debate on the current state of this country and why life is harder for working people but a whole lot easier for the people you side with | 3 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Like count
| ID | Text | Like count |
|---|---|---|
| 1626252030011486210 | NEW: Posties vote 95.9% to continue strikes on a 77.3% turnout, in what is the biggest national strike ballot in British history. @DaveWardGS: “These people will never be bullied, intimidated or harassed into submission. This result is a concrete demonstration of their spirit.” | 576 |
| 1624820948280000513 | Fantastic message of solidarity from @CWUnews general secretary @DaveWardGS As Dave says: WE ARE MOVING THE EMPLOYER Back the talks, back the strikes, back the ballot #ucuRISING https://t.co/rJmgKuDGUA | 291 |
| 1625977887886114841 | Fantastic to have @DaveWardGS, General Secretary of @CWUnews in the pub earlier tonight (with Howard in the background of course) Good luck in the ballot tomorrow! ✊️ https://t.co/aNhkl4X79b | 174 |
| 1626254564214046725 | This is an incredible result given how uncompromising the Royal Mail Group have been. It’s also a huge mandate and endorsement of the leadership of @DaveWardGS and @CWUnews in the decisions they have made for their members in this dispute. #StandByYourPost https://t.co/Z6K7QCGjFg | 174 |
| 1624822470468329475 | @LeeAndersonMP_ Would love to see you debate @DaveWardGS, Mick Lynch or Eddie Dempsey @RMTunion You could park your ‘working class’ creds and have a proper debate on the current state of this country and why life is harder for working people but a whole lot easier for the people you side with | 61 |
| 1626284885903114244 | The rumours I was hearing was the @CWUnews was broken!! The funny thing is the people that told me that are nowhere to be seen !!! #cwu @DaveWardGS @darrenpjones #cwu #union @AndyFurey_CWU 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 https://t.co/6TtfR1T0Ve | 55 |
| 1626282653484826626 | General secretary @DaveWardGS said the 95.9% vote in favour of action is ‘testament to @CWUnews members across the country who have stood firm against the most severe attacks faced by any set of workers since the miners’ https://t.co/M91UAebIuk | 28 |
| 1626292839125508105 | @DaveWardGS It would've been stupid to back down now. Solidarity brothers and sisters ✊ | 18 |
| 1626307981242499072 | @DaveWardGS It's time for British workers to grow some BALLS and call a General Strike immediately,yes it will hurt a bit but these Corrupt Conservative Politicians will be on the DOLE.. HAPPY DAYS | 17 |
| 1626272018864676870 | What a fantastic result! Our members have spoken for a THIRD time and given a further vote of no confidence in the leadership of our great public service. Thomson & Co, it’s time to GO!! #WeWillBeHeard @CWUnews @DaveWardGS https://t.co/yXFWvV0cPh | 17 |
Top 3 Languages Used In Tweets
Top 10 Hashtags used
| Hashtag | Count |
|---|---|
| #heartunions | 9 |
| #wearestillhere | 9 |
| #standbyyourpost | 6 |
| #enoughisenough | 4 |
| #endnhsprivatisation | 4 |
| #defendtherighttostrike | 4 |
| #saveournhs | 4 |
| #rejoineu | 4 |
| #generalelectionnow | 4 |
| #endsars | 4 |
Top 10 Hashtags Used In Tweets
Top 10 mentions
| Mention | Count |
|---|---|
| @davewardgs | 423 |
| @cwunews | 106 |
| @rmtunion | 28 |
| @leeandersonmp_ | 23 |
| @ucu | 20 |
| @simonredican | 20 |
| @pangolinsundae | 17 |
| @chris_webb1 | 16 |
| @unitesharon | 15 |
| @nwcwu | 15 |
Top 10 mentions
Wordcloud of Tweets
Emojis
Average number of emojis used per tweet
32
Emojis used in tweets
| Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
|---|---|---|
| ✊ | 22 | raised_fist |
| 🤣 | 22 | rolling_on_the_floor_laughing |
| 💪🏻 | 16 | flexed_biceps_light_skin_tone |
| 👏🏻 | 9 | clapping_hands_light_skin_tone |
| 👍 | 6 | thumbs_up |
| ✅ | 5 | check_mark_button |
| 😂 | 5 | face_with_tears_of_joy |
| ✊🏼 | 4 | raised_fist_medium-light_skin_tone |
| 🤔 | 4 | thinking_face |
| 👊 | 3 | oncoming_fist |
Emojis groups
| Emoji Group | Count |
|---|---|
| People & Body | 80 |
| Smileys & Emotion | 45 |
| Symbols | 6 |
| Objects | 3 |
| Activities | 1 |
| Travel & Places | 1 |
| Animals & Nature | 1 |