THE RAGGED TROUSERED PHILANTHROPISTS – TOUR DATES

One person Magic Lantern show of the classic book The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists adapted by Neil Gore from the book by Robert Tressell directed by Louise Townsend Neil Gore, presents a one-person version of the classic novel by Robert Tressell featuring projection, political conjuring tricks, live music and song. Meet the famous characters and enjoy the scenes, speeches and songs, featuring the Great Money Trick as its centrepiece. NOV […]

UK Disability History Month 2023

This Autumn 2023 UKDHM focusses on the Experience of Disablement amongst children and young people in the past, now and what is needed for the future. UKDHM comes from a Social Model/Human Rights approach, so that all children and young people with long term impairment will not experience the social exclusion of stigma, stereotypes, negative attitudes and socially created barriers […]

Climate & ecological emergency annual meeting

The Climate & ecological emergency annual meeting will be on Thursday, 7 December 2023, Venue and timings The conference will be online using Zoom from 11am - 4pm. REGISTER HERE  Registration deadline - Thursday 30 November Nominations - The deadline for submission of nominations is 5pm, Thursday, 23 November.

Young Organisers’ Network – Taster and Launch Event

The Young Organisers' Network weaves elements of training and development alongside the general principle of a network of solidarity - recognising that many young workers make a start in precarious and low-paid work, it aims to give them a jumpstart on organising skills as well as a space to share what impacts them and the changes they need to overcome […]

2024 National Black Members Conference (Brighton)

UNISON’s National Black Members Self-Organised Group Committee has agreed to hold a National Black Members Self-Organised Group Conference from 1.00pm Friday 19th January to 12.30pm Sunday 21st January 2024.  

Marking 40 years since the ban on trade union rights at GCHQ & the union fightback

Forty years ago Margaret Thatcher's government announced its decision to impose a total ban on trade union membership at Government Communication Headquarters, (GCHQ). Staff were ordered to resign their membership or face dismissal - 14 refused to do so and were sacked. For more than 13 years, a small group of GCHQ staff and unions campaigned for the right to […]

MVM North London Roadshow – Golders Green

We are going to Golders Green because Finchley and Golders Green is a swing seat MVM will target in it General Election campaign this year. Golders Green is on the Northern line Edgware branch via Camden Town and Kings Cross Buses H1 H2 N5 13 83 102 139 183 210 240 245 260 268 460 631 go to Golders Green. […]

Protect the right to strike march and rally

Our workers rights are under attack again. Join us at Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham at 12pm on Saturday 27 January. Celebrate our history. Protest against the government. Stand up for your rights. Forty years ago – on 25th Jan 1984 - Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government attacked trade union rights at GCHQ. Union members were told to resign their membership or be […]

LGBT+ History Month – Medicine – #UnderTheScope

We are delighted to announce that the UK 2024 LGBT+ History Month theme is: Medicine – #UnderTheScope The 2024 theme celebrates LGBT+ peoples’ contribution to the field of Medicine and Healthcare both historically and today. We want to showcase the amazing work of LGBT+ staff across the NHS and in other healthcare settings, in providing healthcare, especially during the pandemic. Whilst […]

Webinar: Protecting workers from extreme cold temperatures

As temperatures plummet throughout the winter, employers are responsible for providing a working environment that is reasonably practical, safe and without risks to health. Join us for a discussion with Shelly Asquith, TUC Health & Safety Policy Officer, who will discuss what reps can do to ensure their employers assess risks and introduce any necessary prevention or control measures in the workplace.