The Path to Proportional Representation: how can PR be won after the next election and what can the Greens do to make it happen?
2022-10-02 14:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Harrogate Convention Centre, Kings Road, Harrogate, HG1 5LA, United Kingdom
Green Party Conference, Harrogate Convention Centre, Kings Road, Harrogate, HG1 5LA
Speakers:

Adrian Ramsay (co-leader, Green Party of England and Wales)

Klina Jordan (Make Votes Matter)

Tom Brake (Unlock Democracy

This event is open to the public. You don’t need to be a conference delegate to attend.

How do we effectively protect democracy online?
2022-10-03 16:30 - 18:00
Hosted by IPPR and Digital Tories

Damian Collins MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Tech and the Digital Economy
Chris Philp MP, former Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

**please note this event will take place within the secure zone and so a conference pass will be required to attend.

Relaunch of Conservative Action on Electoral Reform
2022-10-04 16:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 4th October, 15:30 – 17:00
Exec Room 10, ICC
Speakers:

Derek Thomas MP

Emma Best (London Assembly member)

Dan Poulter MP

You must be a conference delegate to attend this event.

Midlands Demands Better - Town Hall Mobilising Rally - Corby
2022-10-05 20:00 - 21:30 | Ennerdale Community Centre Ennerdale Road, Corby NN17 2EA, Ennerdale Community Centre, Ennerdale Road, Corby, NN17 2EA, United Kingdom
Autumn of action

The government has failed to deal with a cost-of-living crisis of its own making. They dithered and delayed while living standards plummeted. And now they prioritise tax cuts for the rich and attacking trade unions over taking action to support struggling workers.
It’s time for a new deal for working people. We need help with energy bills, a £15 national minimum wage and a real pay rise for every worker. And we need our rights as workers to be strengthened, not watered down.
Only working people can deliver this change – so this autumn, we’re taking action.
We’re holding town hall meetings in every region of England and in Wales. In the Midlands, we have rallies in Corby, Coventry and Northampton.
We are coming together to demand better. Join union leaders and local campaigners at one of our town hall events to discuss how we come together to win a new deal for working people!

RSVP We Demand Better: Town Hall Rallies | Megaphone UK

London Demands Better - mobilising meeting in central London
2022-10-06 19:30 - 21:00
Overview

This meeting is organised by the TUC region that is responsible for London. We will hear from very senior trade union speakers, and from front-line trade union reps. And it will be a solidarity meeting with unions involved in industrial action in London. We need to turn pain into anger, anger into hope, and hope into action. Our message to all workers is don’t just get angry, get organised, and fight for fair pay and long-term change
Register for updates and the meeting by emailing lese@tuc.org.uk, putting ‘6 October London Demands Better’ in the subject box of the email.

Labour conference report back & next steps discussion, with Richard Burgon
2022-10-06 20:00 - 22:00
About this event

With: Richard Burgon MP, Rachel Garnham, CLPD vice-chair & more.
Join us online to assess Labour’s conference & discuss together next steps for Labour and the left.
Hosted by Arise – A Festival of Left Ideas.

Workers Can Win: Bolton book launch
2022-10-07 20:30 - 22:00
Bolton Socialist Club 16 Wood Street, Bolton

Join author Ian Allinson to discuss his new book, Workers Can Win! A Guide to Organising At Work at the Bolton book launch.

Medway Demands Better
2022-10-12 20:00 - 21:30
We need to turn pain into anger, anger into hope, and hope into action. Our message to all workers is don’t just get angry, get organised, and fight for fair pay and long-term change. This meeting is organised by the TUC region that is responsible for the South East of England. We will hear from very senior trade union speakers, and from front-line trade union reps. And it will be a solidarity meeting with unions involved in industrial action in the South East.
Register for updates and the meeting by emailing lese@tuc.org.uk, putting ’12 October Medway Demands Better’ in the subject box of the email
Venue: The Music Hall, The Royal Function Rooms, 12 Star Hill, Rochester ME1 1XB.

Midlands Demands Better - Town Hall Mobilising Rally - Northampton
2022-10-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Sixfields Stadium, Upton Way, Northampton, NN5 5QA, United Kingdom

Workers Can Win – Stockport book launch
2022-10-13 20:30 - 22:00
Stockport Labour Club 2 Lloyd Street, Stockport

Join author Ian Allinson to discuss his new book, Workers Can Win! A Guide to Organising At Work. Book your place via Eventbrite. You can promote it using the Facebook event and leaflet.

We Demand Better - day of action in constituencies
2022-10-14 - 2022-10-15
Details to follow

THE RAGGED TROUSERED PHILANTHROPISTS - Wisbech
2022-10-15 - 2022-10-16
One Man Magic Lantern show of the classic book THE RAGGED TROUSERED PHILANTHROPISTS by Robert Tressell
Actor Neil Gore brings this humorous and absorbing book to life in his one-man magic lantern show. Based on the 1914 novel by Robert Tressell, it’s story is set in the building trades of Edwardian England where painters and decorators struggle to maintain themselves and their families, poverty and the constant fear of unemployment notwithstanding, while renovating a large townhouse for the local mayor.
With projected animation & fantastic story telling there’s something for all the family here, not least the chance to become acquainted with this timeless story of socialism and political awakening.

USDAW National Retail Trades Conference
2022-10-15 - 2022-10-17
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National Retail Trades Conference

Date: 15 – 16 October 2022Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester Airport

The second biggest Usdaw Conference with Reps from across the UK’s major retailers, a virtual meeting to discuss all the vital issues for staff in the retail sector.
The Conference will start at 1.30 pm on Saturday 15 October and will finish by early afternoon on Sunday 16 October 2022.
The format of the Conference will include both conference and workshop sessions.
Each region can send up to eleven delegates. Each branch will be invited to nominate one delegate who works in retail.
The conference will be attended by the General Secretary, Deputy General Secretary and the relevant National Officers concerned with the Retail Trades. Either the Regional Secretary or the Deputy Regional Secretary from each region will also attend with their delegation.
Each region is invited to submit up to two propositions. Branches will be entitled to submit one proposition for consideration by the Regional Council.
For further information contact your local Usdaw office.

Workers Can Win – London book launch
2022-10-15 14:00 - 16:00
Unite head office, Holborn 128 Theobalds Road, London

Join the author, Ian Allinson, at the London launch of Workers Can Win! A Guide to Organising At Work.

Rescheduled - TUC Congress 2022
2022-10-18 - 2022-10-21 | Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR, United Kingdom
Congress is the centrepiece of the union year, when thousands of delegates, visitors and guests meet for three days of networking and debate.
TUC Congress 2022, Brighton, 18-20 October

Webinar: Inflation and our demands for a pay rise
2022-10-20 15:00 - 16:00
Overview

With inflation at over 10%, many employers are refusing to give pay rises that keep up with the cost of living.
Join members of the TUC Economics team who will break down crucial economic jargon explaining what reps need to know about the main factors driving inflation and the impact it will have on wages.
We will discuss how workers can demand pay rises and ways reps can refute ‘wage price spiral’ arguments in negotiations and wider conversations.
Live captions will be availability during this webinar

Ipswich Demands Better
2022-10-20 20:00 - 22:00
Overview

We need to turn pain into anger, anger into hope, and hope into action. Our message to all workers is don’t just get angry, get organised, and fight for fair pay and long-term change. This meeting is organised by Ipswich and District trades council, supported by the TUC region that is responsible for the East of England. We will hear from very senior trade union speakers, including Paul Nowak, Deputy general Secretary, TUC, and Tim Roberts, Unison East of England regional secretary, and from front-line trade union reps. And it will be a solidarity meeting with unions involved in industrial action in the East of England. The Waterfront Building, University of Suffolk, 19 Neptune Quay, Ipswich IP4 1QJ

Workers Can Win – Lancaster book launch
2022-10-20 20:00 - 22:00
Lancaster Friends Meeting House Meeting House Lane, Lancaster

Lancaster book launch for Workers Can Win! A Guide to Organising At Work from Pluto Press.

Usdaw Scottish Regional Conference
2022-10-22 - 2022-10-24 | Apex Hotel, Dundee
For further information contact your local Usdaw office.

Why can't we know the truth about a strike that happened 40 years ago?
2022-10-28 19:00 - 22:00
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
2022-10-29 12:00 - 13:30
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 Mummies!)
You can register your interest for your nearest protest or sign up to be a volunteer!
Locations: London, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Belfast, Cardiff, Exeter, Norwich, Bristol, Newcastle and Birmingham

TUC LESE development programme for BME trade union reps
2022-10-31
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 lese@tuc.org.uk putting ‘Development programme for BME trade union reps’ in the subject box.

STUC Women's Conference
2022-10-31 - 2022-11-01
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
2022-11-02 11:00 - 15:00
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 listens and acts to support working people.

On 2 November, we want every MP to hear from workers from their constituency about the reality of the cost-of-living crisis.
Join the mass lobby of MPs in London and ask your MP to support a budget that delivers for working people.
We will help you through the process
The TUC will help you book a meeting with your MP and make the most of the meeting. And we’ll make sure you have all the info you need.
On the same day, we will hold a rally at Methodist Central Hall where frontline workers will tell their stories and you can also hear from trade union leaders.

Join the rally in London #DemandBetter
2022-11-02 18:00 - 20:00
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
2022-11-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
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 year’s conference, the next phase of the campaign is to secure the manifesto commitment the Labour Party overwhelmingly voted for – and to help put into office a Labour government to implement it.
An important part of that is having a Parliamentary Labour Party full of strong #Labour4PR advocates. We hope you can make it!

National Young Workers' Weekend
2022-11-05 - 2022-11-06
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 provide an opportunity for members to interact with each other and share experiences.
View member’s experiences from previous Young Workers’ Weekends.
Contact the Young Workers’ Co-ordinator at your Regional Usdaw Office for more information.

Peoples Assembly Against Austerity 'Britain is Broken' march in London
2022-11-05 12:00 - 15:00
National Demonstration
Keep an eye on the People’s Assembly Website for info on local coach travel

Make Votes Matter - York - street stall
2022-11-05 14:00 - 17:00
We are holding a street stall in YORK on: Saturday 5 November, 2pm to 5pm
Location: St. Helen’s Square. Near Guy Fawkes birthplace!
Leafleting, discussions, lobbying local MPs, get together to support MVM. Maybe fireworks!
If you can come along for any part of the above time period, and help us engage the public regarding Proportional Representation, then we would love to see you, and would really welcome your support. If you come along and take part in a group photo on the day, we would really appreciate that also.
Please don’t worry if you haven’t helped to run a stall before – some training will be given.
For further information you can contact:
mvmnorthyorks@gmail.com

Edinburgh Radical Bookfair
2022-11-10 - 2022-11-13
The next Radical Book Fair will be back at the Roxy Thursday 10th – Sunday 13th November 2022
2 ROXBURGH PLACE , EDINBURGH
EH8 9SU
