THE TRADE UNIONISTS’ BLOG
Change the voting system and let women’s voices be heard
When out campaigning, especially in the run up to elections I often encounter women who say they do not vote. This is one area of life where socio-economic status does not seem to be a factor, with mums on council estates and women living in detached mansions all saying the same thing. I frequently hear phrases such as, ‘I let …
Continue readingHeartUnions Week: Standing Together Still Matters
This week is HeartUnions week, a yearly opportunity organised by the TUC to celebrate the power of collective action and the vital role trade unions play in improving working lives across the UK. Let’s also take a moment to reflect on how those same principles that strengthen workplaces can strengthen democracy, particularly as we are about to see major changes …
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