Why can’t we know the truth about a strike that happened 40 years ago?

Unite is organising an event to mark 50 years since the momentous 'national building workers' strike in 1972, which saw trade unionists convicted and sent to jail for 'conspiracy to intimidate'. Save the date, and read more from actor Ricky Tomlinson, who was one of the men sent to prison. Congress House, London WC1B3LS, 18.00-21.00.  

Pregnant then Screwed March of the Mummies

What Is March Of The Mummies?  March Of The Mummies is a national protest to demand Government reform on: childcare, parental leave and flexible working. More than 12,000 parents will march across the country in 11 locations at 11am on Saturday 29th October 2022. As it is Halloween, we are encouraging fancy dress (hence the name – March of the […]

TUC LESE development programme for BME trade union reps

We are researching and designing a development programme for BME trade union reps in our region. If you would like to input into our scoping work, or attend one of our 'listening events' on 31 October,  please contact us to register your interest at [email protected] putting 'Development programme for BME trade union reps' in the subject box.

STUC Women’s Conference

The Scottish TUC Annual Women's Conference, where the General Council’s work in relation to gender discrimination issues is carried out through election of the STUC Women’s Committee at the Annual STUC Women’s Conference.

Join the lobby of MPs in London #DemandBetter

Let’s take our demands to Parliament. On 2 November, in London, let’s tell our MPs: we DEMAND better We demand: Increase the minimum wage to £15 per hour  - and a real pay rise for every worker Tax profits to pay our energy bills Protect and strengthen workers’ rights Increase Universal Credit And more than that: we demand a government that […]

Join the rally in London #DemandBetter

After we have lobbied our MPs, we’ll be holding a huge rally in Methodist Central Hall. Join us to hear from frontline workers and union leaders about how they are fighting for higher pay and fairer treatment at work. Location Methodist Central Hall, Westminster Storey's Gate London SW1H 9NH United Kingdom

#Labour4PR briefing: your next Labour MP

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Parliamentary selections are underway all over the UK - and with an early general election a distinct possibility, there will be hundreds more taking place in the coming weeks and months. Join this briefing on how to make sure we put forward as many pro-PR Labour candidates as possible at the next general election. Following the decisive win at this […]

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National Young Workers’ Weekend

Once a year Usdaw organise a weekend get-together for young members of Usdaw. The weekend offers an opportunity to meet other young people, to enjoy some serious socialising and to learn more about the Union. The weekend looks at general issues affecting young workers and this year is themed on Hidden Disabilities, Mental Health and Brexit. The event will also […]