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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221205
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SUMMARY:Usdaw North West Regional Conference - Blackpool
DESCRIPTION:For further information contact your local Usdaw office.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/usdaw-north-west-regional-conference/
LOCATION:The Grand Hotel\, Blackpool\, FY1 2JQ\, Blackpool\, FY1 2JQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221204
DTSTAMP:20260403T202002
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SUMMARY:Warm This Winter - Day of Action on Fuel Poverty across the UK
DESCRIPTION:We’re working with groups and communities to put on events and actions in villages\, towns and cities up and down the country. We’re planning a huge display of people power to show we have the solutions to the energy crisis and they need to be implemented now. \n\nHere’s how to take part \nEvents and activities will be distributed around the country showing the breadth of demand for change. Actions and events can look like anything you would like them to. \nThey can range from a small gathering of friends and family to discuss the issues we’re facing\, a stall in your town centre or an event in a local community hall or park. You could share leaflets and information about the campaign and how people can stay warm this winter\, it could be a visual stunt making the most of your creative talents\, or a demonstration or town hall event where folk can come and hear people speak. You decide what will work for you and your community. Whatever it is\, however big or small\, it will help spread the word and make it clear that we demand change.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/warm-this-winter-day-of-action-across-the-uk/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221204
DTSTAMP:20260403T202002
CREATED:20220801T142237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T142339Z
UID:1166-1670025600-1670111999@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Electoral Reform Society 2022 Conference and AGM
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the ERS’ annual conference and AGM. This year we are planning a hybrid event\, with an in-person AGM in Cardiff and online access from your home. \nMore details to be confirmed.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/electoral-reform-society-2022-conference-and-agm/
LOCATION:Cardiff\, CF10 2FL
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221205
DTSTAMP:20260403T202002
CREATED:20220718T125437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T110136Z
UID:1059-1669939200-1670198399@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:UNISON Young Members Self-Organised Group Conference
DESCRIPTION:UNISON’s Young Member Self-Organised Group Committee has agreed to hold a Young Members Self-Organised Group Conference on Friday 2nd December to Sunday  4th December 2022. \nPlease note the deadline to submit motions on OCS is 12.00 noon on Friday 5th August 2022. \nIf you have any queries\, please contact the Conference Office at conferences@unison.co.uk  \n 
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/1059/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221201T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202002
CREATED:20221124T194528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T194528Z
UID:1459-1669921200-1669926600@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Conference win >>> Manifesto
DESCRIPTION:lus the (very early) #Labour4PR Christmas Party! \nNow that conference policy is clear\, how do we get Proportional Representation in the next Labour manifesto? \nCome along to this briefing to find out: \n\nhow is the manifesto written?\nhow can Labour members and affiliates can have influence\nour plan for 2023\n\nOn the journey to a Labour conference win\, Labour’s electoral reform movement has built up incredible support across the whole party. Now we all need to focus this energy on our next objective: a commitment in the next Labour manifesto. \nThis 45 minute briefing will be followed by an informal online Christmas Party… bring a mulled wine\, mince pie\, or whatever gets you in a festive mood!
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/conference-win-manifesto/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Labour for a New Democracy":MAILTO:hello@labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221201T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221201T191500
DTSTAMP:20260403T202002
CREATED:20221128T181452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T181705Z
UID:1466-1669917600-1669922100@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Make Votes Matter - North London Zoom
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome.\nIf you have any questions or want to join the MVM North London group\, please email David Brown at davidvital@talktalk.net. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89173156931?pwd=VkJSOTQ4UUdRc0V4UlRicGgrb1h3Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 891 7315 6931\nPasscode: 379589
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/make-votes-matter-north-london-zoom/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221202
DTSTAMP:20260403T202002
CREATED:20221128T193612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T193645Z
UID:1481-1669852800-1669939199@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:World Aids Day - Rock the Ribbon
DESCRIPTION:Globally\, there are an estimated 38 million people living with HIV. More than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS related illnesses\, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history. \nMany people still don’t know the facts about how to protect themselves and others\, and stigma and discrimination remain a reality for people living with the condition.\nPeople living with HIV are also more likely to experience poverty\, hardship and inequalities. \nMarking World AIDS Day shows a genuine commitment to equality and diversity and shows your customers/clients\, and employees\, that you are an inclusive business that strives to be supportive of people living with HIV. \nThis World AIDS Day\, use red ribbons and our ready-made events materials to help raise awareness in your workplace and raise vital funds for National AIDS Trust\, so that together we can stop HIV from standing in the way of health\, dignity and equality\, and end new HIV transmissions by 2030.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/world-aids-day-rock-the-ribbon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221130T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221130T200000
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SUMMARY:Make Votes Matter - Democracy Awards
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Democracy Awards\, the annual celebration of those who have dedicated their time and energy to the cause of Proportional Representation. \nDetails to be confirmed soon…
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/make-votes-matter-democracy-awards/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221130T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202002
CREATED:20221128T202133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T132915Z
UID:1502-1669827600-1669834800@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Why isn't our politics working and how can we fix it? - London
DESCRIPTION:The UK has experienced a period of profound disruption. Having last month welcomed our third Prime Minister this year\, including the shortest serving Prime Minister in British history\, there is widespread feeling that the current political system isn’t working. We are in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis\, with a harsh winter ahead\, and public services stretched to breaking point. Many people feel that politics isn’t delivering better lives for them and that their voice isn’t heard. This event will discuss what problems our current political system is facing\, and what can be done to increase trust in politics\, recapture lost voters and reinforce the foundations of democracy. \nSpeakers include: \n\nSir Ed Davey MP\, Leader of the Liberal Democrats\nDr Hannah White OBE\, Director\, Institute for Government\nTom Brake\, Director\, Unlock Democracy\nCarys Roberts\, Executive Director\, IPPR\n\nThis event will be recorded and subsequently uploaded to our website. \nThis event is being hosted by IPPR and Unlock Democracy\, and is being kindly supported by the Electoral Reform Society.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/why-isnt-our-politics-working-and-how-can-we-fix-it-london/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221129T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221129T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202002
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T100750Z
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SUMMARY:TUC Yorkshire & the Humber public meeting: Women\, Trades Unions and Culture
DESCRIPTION:Women make up at least half of cultural industries workers\, yet far too often are under-represented across a range of cultural organisations. With an excellent panel of speakers this hybrid meeting will discuss what we can do to change this. \nThe meeting will explore the role of women in trade unions and cultural organisations and how women’s participation is integral to building an inclusive and representative movement. \nJoin us to consider how our organisations and unions can ensure they are inclusive environments for women workers and what changes we need to make so that women can participate fully. \nWomen and supportive men welcome\, we look forward to seeing you there. \nWhen? Tuesday November 29\, 6pm-7.30pm \nWhere? Hybrid – in person at City Room\, Leeds Playhouse\, Quarry Hill\, LS2 7UP; to attend online\, please register here \nWho? Speakers include: Louise McMullan\, Deputy for the General Secretary\, Equity; Naomi Pohl\, General Secretary\, Musicians Union; Philippa Childs\, Head of Bectu sector of Prospect. Chair: Harriet Eisner\, chair of TUC YH Equalities Forum \nFor more information contact either Ellie Drake \, Equity organiser/assistant or Pete Keal\, Equity representative\, TUC Y&H CLIC.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTUC Yorkshire & the Humber CLIC public meeting: Women\, Trades Unions and Culture |Tuesday 29 November | 6pm – 7.30pm | City Room\, Leeds Playhouse\, Quarry Hill\, Leeds\, LS2 7UP and online
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/tuc-yorkshire-the-humber-public-meeting-women-trades-unions-and-culture/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221129T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202002
CREATED:20221107T112041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T112041Z
UID:1436-1669734000-1669741200@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fighting back against the far right: misogyny and LGBT+ hate
DESCRIPTION:Far right movements around the world are using hatred of women and LGBT+ people to further their agendas. But how can trade unions and working people fight back against this hate? \nJoin us to hear from a panel of international speakers who will share how they are fighting back against the far right in their contexts. \nWe will share best practice on anti-far right campaigning and organising\, and continue to build on our movement’s anti-fascism work. \nLine-up of international speakers to be announced.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/fighting-back-against-the-far-right-misogyny-and-lgbt-hate/
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ORGANIZER;CN="TUC":MAILTO:info@tuc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221128T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202002
CREATED:20221128T183253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T183309Z
UID:1469-1669622400-1669654800@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bold Solutions: The economic\, climate and energy crises and how we fix them - London
DESCRIPTION:A TUC conference on solutions to the energy\, climate and economic crises \nBoth our economy and our planet are in crisis. \nBills and sea levels are rising at an unprecedented rate. Nationally\, the cost-of-living scandal is driving absolute poverty and forcing millions into increasingly desperate conditions. Globally\, climate change is threatening the lives and livelihoods of billions of workers. These crises are parallel and inter-linked. \nWe urgently need a politics that builds a safe climate for future generations\, a rapid and just transition with quality jobs\, and an economy that rewards work\, not wealth. The TUC is convening a conference: two events\, one in person and one online\, that will coincide with COP 27 and bring trade union and climate activists together to gather solutions. \nHow do we combine our struggles for an equitable cost of living\, workers’ rights and a just transition to climate safety?
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/bold-solutions-the-economic-climate-and-energy-crises-and-how-we-fix-them/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221127T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221127T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202002
CREATED:20221107T131727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T131727Z
UID:1446-1669566600-1669575600@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Workers Can Win! Cardiff book launch
DESCRIPTION:Come and discuss this new guide to the techniques and politics of organising at work from Pluto Press with the author and other activists. \nBook your free ticket via https://wcwcardiff.eventbrite.co.uk \nHosted by Cardiff People’s Assembly. If your union branch or organisation would like to sponsor this event\, please get in touch. \nFor more information about the book\, including the contents\, Chapter 1 – the introduction\, and how to pre-order copies\, explore this website. \nDownload a leaflet. Promote the book launch using the Facebook event.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/workers-can-win-cardiff-book-launch/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221126T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202002
CREATED:20221107T103248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T103321Z
UID:1430-1669485600-1669492800@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Reclaim the Night 2022 - Newcastle Upon Tyne 
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Newcastle’s annual Reclaim the Night march. Let’s take to the streets\, raise our voices and demand an end to violence against women and girls! \n– Meet at the Bigg Market (just outside TJ Hughes) 6pm – March to Baltic Square  6.15pm\n– Speeches from 7pm. \nMarch with us to… \nRaise awareness of the level of violence against women and girls still taking place across the world\, the UK and our local area\, and make sure people keep talking about it. \nDemand that local leaders\, politicians and decision makers take action to make our homes\, streets and institutions safe for all women and girls. \nRemember all those lost to gender based violence and show solidarity to all those fighting to end it. \nBring your voices\, placards\, whistles and friends and join us to make some noise in Newcastle! \nIf you can’t make it along on 26 November\, you can still get involved by sharing the event with your family\, friends and colleagues. \nSaturday 26 November 2022 | 6pm | The Bigg Market\, Newcastle Upon Tyne \n– Share on Facebook\n– Share on Twitter \n\n\nLet us know you’re coming and keep up to date with the plans! 
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/reclaim-the-night-2022-newcastle-upon-tyne/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221126T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221126T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202002
CREATED:20221102T102538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T102538Z
UID:1415-1669460400-1669471200@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Make Votes Matter - Wakefield - street stall
DESCRIPTION:MVM street stall in Wakefield \nSaturday 26 November\, 11am to 2pm \nVenue: Wakefield Cathedral precinct by Boots Opticians \nWe do hope you can come along and join the stall to send a pro-PR message out to the world that a minority government is no longer tolerable. \nPlease feel free to share with anyone you think maybe interested in finding out more. \nAll are most welcome. \nFor further information contact: local@makevotesmatter.org.uk
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/make-votes-matter-wakefield-street-stall/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221126
DTSTAMP:20260403T202002
CREATED:20220811T095111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T102011Z
UID:1228-1669334400-1669420799@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:TUC LESE briefing for trade union health and safety reps
DESCRIPTION:Trade union health and safety reps did an epic job during the pandemic\, literally saving lives through their expertise\, actions and commitment. But it was a really tough time for them. \nAnd now\, in addition to all the pre-existing workplace hazards\, there are additional issues related to long Covid\, to hybrid working\, and an explosion of workplace stress.\n\n\nTrade union health and safety reps need and deserve up to date information\, and examples of good practice to seek to emulate. They will benefit from networking with other H&S reps. And we need more activists to volunteer to be TU H&S reps. \nPut 25 November in your diary\, contact us to register your interest at lese@tuc.org.uk and reserve a space at this briefing\, putting ‘H&S reps 25 November’ in the subject box. \nIf you are not signed up for the TUC’s RISKS bulletin\, then sign-up today.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/tuc-lese-briefing-for-trade-union-health-and-safety-reps/
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ORGANIZER;CN="TUC":MAILTO:info@tuc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221124T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202002
CREATED:20221107T131553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T131553Z
UID:1445-1669316400-1669323600@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Workers Can Win! - Huddersfield book launch
DESCRIPTION:Brian Jackson House\, Huddersfield 2 New North Parade\, Huddersfield\n\n\nHuddersfield book launch for Workers Can Win! A Guide to Organising At Work from Pluto Press.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/workers-can-win-huddersfield-book-launch/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221123T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202002
CREATED:20221028T131749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T131749Z
UID:1409-1669195800-1669222800@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Great Northern Conference
DESCRIPTION:Now in its fourth year\, The Northern Powerhouse Partnership and National World are joining forces once again to host The Great Northern Conference which will continue the debate on how best to grow the economy and build a greener\, fairer\, equal future for the North. \nBringing together key politicians\, business leaders\, media and thought provoking influencers\, The Great Northern Conference\, will be a must attend event for those that want to be part of the discussion and influence the direction that the region takes as it rebuilds in a post Covid-19 landscape. \nThis year we continue the conversation with a live event from Manchester.\nMore details to be announced soon…
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/the-great-northern-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221127
DTSTAMP:20260403T202002
CREATED:20221107T094327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T094449Z
UID:1425-1669161600-1669507199@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:TUC Yorkshire & the Humber Winter Patrol & Organising Training
DESCRIPTION:The TUC Yorkshire & the Humber’s winter patrol for young workers is back. This November (23rd – 26th) we will take to the streets of Leeds\, Sheffield and Bradford to speak to young workers about trade unions – and we need you to help! \nSign up for summer patrol to take part in our organising training programme\, workplace canvassing\, and social events. \nParticipants may also have the opportunity to take part in the Norwegian TUC’s summer patrol programme in Norway next summer – as part of our exchange partnership. \nIf you need any more information or have any queries please contact our Policy and Campaigns Support Officer\, Joe Wheatley.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/tuc-yorkshire-the-humber-winter-patrol-organising-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221122T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202002
CREATED:20221027T180144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T180144Z
UID:1400-1669113000-1669118400@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wales TUC Greener Workplaces Network: Wales’ energy future and the workplace
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n**Participants can choose either joining in person or online\, please register for confirming your attendance.  \nThis event: \nGreen energy must be adopted various industries in order to achieve net zero targets by 2050. The transition will have an enormous influence on different workplaces and no worker should be left behind. From a trade union point of view\, green energy has other benefits besides the obvious environmental ones: it can create more jobs on site or in the UK renewable energy industry\, and the investment a company makes is a good indication of its greater commitment to the future of the company. \nHow will energy be generated and used in the future and how might it affect union members’ jobs? \nProf Calvin Jones from Cardiff University offers some radical visions of a sustainable future economy to spark debate on how this might affect workplaces and workers. \nMary Williams from Unite Wales will share with us about union’s views on matters relating to powering heavy industry and manufacturing and the views of workers in the energy industry. \nOther speakers from a practical union case study to be confirmed. \nWho is this event for? \nThis event will be of particular interest to green/environmental reps and health and safety reps\, but will also be relevant for full time officers\, branch officials\, shop stewards\, other reps and all those trade unionists interested in the future of work and the future of the planet. Please share widely with Trade Union colleagues. \nAbout the Greener Workplaces Network \nThe group will meet every other month. Each meeting will feature guest speakers to explore different topics\, provide an opportunity for reps to network and share good practice and include updates from the Wales TUC and our union family. \nThis is your network\, so join us for this event and let us know your thoughts on how to shape our future\, please email swaihongho@tuc.org.uk Stanley Ho from the Wales TUC with your suggestions for future discussion. \nIf you’d like more ideas and information about what unions are doing to create greener workplaces\, download our Greener Workplaces for a Just Transition toolkit here and visit our campaign page where you’ll find campaign videos and more information.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/wales-tuc-greener-workplaces-network-wales-energy-future-and-the-workplace/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221119T150000
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SUMMARY:Workers Can Win – Oxford book launch
DESCRIPTION:Cowley Workers Social Club Between Towns Road\, Oxford\n\n\nCome and discuss this new guide to the techniques and politics of organising at work from Pluto Press with the author and other activists at the Oxford book launch.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/workers-can-win-oxford-book-launch/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221119T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221119T153000
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SUMMARY:Make Votes Matter - Knaresborough - street stall
DESCRIPTION:We are holding a stall in Knaresborough at the Yorkshire & Humber Lib Dem regional conference on: \nSaturday 19 November\, 11am to 3.30pm \nLocation: Aspin Park Academy\, Wetherby Road\, Knaresborough HG5 8LQ \nFor further information you can contact: \nmvmnorthyorks@gmail.com
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/make-votes-matter-knaresborough-street-stall/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221119T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221119T123000
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CREATED:20221027T164845Z
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SUMMARY:Democracy and the Future of Britain
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be talking to journalist and former presenter of Newsnight Gavin Esler about democracy and the future of Britain. \nGavin Esler has travelled around the country documenting the rise of nationalism in all four nations\, and considering the consequences for the United Kingdom as a whole. \nOur hyper-centralised Westminster government is no longer working for so many people – but what is the alternative? \nJoin us on 19th November at 11am in conversation with Gavin about how democratic renewal might be the answer to to Britain’s problems. \nThis is a hybrid event and you can join online or in person in Central London.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/democracy-and-the-future-of-britain/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221119T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202002
CREATED:20221028T125011Z
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SUMMARY:Building Blocs : A day of ideas to dismantle the Blue Wall - Lewes\, Sussex.
DESCRIPTION:The ‘blue wall’\, previously safe Tory seats where despite losing in 2019 Labour\, and the Liberal Democrats\, did proportionately better than elsewhere. Heavily concentrated in the South East these will be a key battleground towards ensuring Rishi Sunak leads his party to defeat at the next General Election \nThis will be a day of big ideas towards dismantling the Blue Wall. Featuring key figures in the fields of voting behaviour\, progressive patriotism\, the competing attractions of the radical and the moderate\, co-operation between opposition parties. Four big questions\, some answers\, prepare to be informed\, intrigued and inspired. \n———————————————————————— \nOpening session \nHow blue is the Blue Wall in 2022? \nTim Bale co-author The British General Election of 2019 . Tim is a frequent contributor to a range of publications including The Observer and Financial Times . \n———————————————————————- \nDiscussion \nCarry on England\, or can the progressive and the patriotic ever be reconciled? \nIntroduced by John Denham Labour MP Southampton Itchen 1992-2015\, a former Labour Minister and currently Director The Centre for English Identity and Politics. \nPanellists \nGerry Hassan one of Scotland’s leading political commentators\, a regular contributor to The National and Scottish Review Gerry’s latest book is Scotland Rising : The Case for Independence. \nKojo Koram writes on issues of race and empire for a range of publications including the Guardian and Tribune\, Kojo is the author Uncommon Wealth : Britain and the Aftermath of Empire. \nVron Ware in her book Return of a Native : Learning from the Land Vron combines writing on race\, colonialism and feminism with insights stretching from the parish to the distant horizon and topics ranging from Brexit to eco-politics. \n———————————————————————– \nAn exchange \nSweet Moderation or Bitter Disappointment? \nIn conversation \nAdrienne Buller and Mathew Lawrence Adrienne is Director of Research and Mathew Founder and Director ofThe Commonwealth\, a thinktank that designs ownership models for a democratic and sustainable economy\, Adrienne and Mathrew are the co-authors Owning the Future : Power and Property in an Age of Crisis. \nJonathan Freedland columnist the Guardian and presenter Radio 4’s The Long View.. `In 2022 Jonathan’s play Jews.In Their Own Words took the stage at The Royal Court and his latest book The Escape Artist: The Man Who Broke Out of Auschwitz to Tell the World was published.. \n————————————————————————- \nClosing Roundtable \nHow to Builid a Bloc to Dismantle the Blue Wall \nIntroduced by Clive Lewis Labour MP for Norwich South since 2015 and a candidate in the 2020 Labour Leadership election. Clive is a key figure in the Compass campaign Win as One for electoral co-operation berween the opposition parties. \nDiscussants \nBeccy Cooper Labour leader Worthing Borough Council \, Labour PPC Worthing West 2017\, 2019 General Elections \nKate Chappell Chair Lewes Labour Campaigns committee\, Labour PPC Lewes 2019 General Election \nNancy Platts Co-ordnator Politics for the Many the trade union campaign for proportional representation\, Brighton and Hove Labour city councillor\, Labour PPC Brighton Kemptown 2015 General Election \n———————————————————————— \nIn between\, lunch\, tea\, coffee and cake at our very own Keir Hardie Café visit our pop-up Ideas Market featuring an extensively stocked bookshop including book signings with all our author-speakers. And then join us for afters at the historic Lewes Arms. \n———————————————————————– \nAll welcome \nTickets If you can please purchase a solidarity rate ticket\, the extra helps us offer the low-price standard tickets. \nOur events invariably sell out\, we strongly advise booking early to avoid disappointment. \nPresented by Lewes Constituency Labour Party in association with ASLEF and Unite the Union South East Region
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/building-blocs-a-day-of-ideas-to-dismantle-the-blue-wall/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lewes Constituency Labour Party":MAILTO:secretaryleweslabour@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202002
CREATED:20221027T163936Z
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SUMMARY:Hunt & Sunak's "austerity autumn statement' - how do we respond?
DESCRIPTION:About this event \n\n\n\nJohn McDonnell\, Jon Trickett\, Holly Turner (NHS Workers Say No)\, Özlem Onaran\, Professor of Economics\, University of Greenwich\, Andrew Fisher & more tba. \nJoin us on the day of Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement to discuss how we respond\, the case for investment not cuts & to have your questions answered. \nOnline briefing on the Tories’ “austerity autumn statement” – hosted by Arise – A Festival of Left Ideas.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/hunt-sunaks-austerity-autumn-statement-how-do-we-respond/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T143000
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SUMMARY:Wales TUC - Black leadership programme event 17 November
DESCRIPTION:Developing Black Activists in Welsh Trade Unions\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile Black\, Asian & Minority Ethnic workers are more likely to be trade union members\, they remain underrepresented as union reps\, activists\, staff\, officers\, political leaders and change makers. We need to encourage\, educate and support those interested in stepping up within our movement. \nThe TUC’s Anti-Racism Taskforce and the Welsh Government’s Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan have recognised this challenge. Wales TUC is responding by organising an exciting development programme for the next generation of Black Leaders. We hope the programme will help identify\, motivate and talent-spot Black\, Asian & Minority Ethnic members\, and activists. \nLearn about our Black Activist Development Programme\nWales TUC’s Black Activist Development programme will run in early 2023. It will give you an opportunity to learn about the trade union movement’s structure\, diversity\, priorities and leadership. It will also give you the confidence and tools to be able to get more involved in your union’s organising\, influencing and decision-making structures. \nJoin our online session at: \n12:30 – 14:30 \n17 November 2022 \nto find out more about what you can expect from the Black Activist Development programme and to ask your questions. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nSpeakers include:\n\nShavanah Taj – Wales TUC General Secretary\nDr Patrick Roach – Chair TUC Anti-Racism Taskforce & General Secretary NASUWT\nRebecca Sixsmith – Hughes – TUC Organiser\nWilf Sullivan – TUC Race Equality Officer\nAlison Burrows – PCS
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/wales-tuc-black-leadership-programme-event-17-november/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wales TUC":MAILTO:swaihongho@tuc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T210000
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SUMMARY:Socialism & Trade Unionism - Salford
DESCRIPTION:Join this discussion about how socialists can organise in trade unions\, with Ian Allinson plus facilitators from Organise! Now and Strike Map.\n\nPartisan Collective\, Salford Unit 2\, New Islington Mill\, Regent Trading Estate\, Oldfield Road\, Salford
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/socialism-trade-unionism-salford/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T153000
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SUMMARY:Supporting Older Workers to Plan\, Progress and Prosper in the Labour Market
DESCRIPTION:How we can better support the skills of older workers given a recruitment and retention crisis and a rapidly aging workforce. \nIn the UK we are living through a recruitment and retention crisis where over 900\,000 pre-retirement workers have left the labour market during the Pandemic. Like many countries in Europe we are also currently facing a demographic crisis\, with a shrinking workforce coupled with increased demands for social services. The labour force in Europe is projected to decrease by an average of two million every year between 2010 and 2030. This represents a loss of 1% of its current size per year for 20 years. Many workers retire early\, not because they want to\, but because they feel compelled to (or) that they do not have other options. \nSolutions need to be found to make work more sustainable\, and to extend working lives to avoid old-age poverty and to reduce state expenditure on pensions and welfare. \nRecent OECD research has highlighted that there are many millions of adults in Europe with low levels of functional literacy and/or numeracy skills and that the majority of these are in employment. This has negative implications for their employment potential and longer-term career prospects. \nAn Innovative European Project led by the TUC has explored the concept of the Mid Life Skills Review (MLSR). This is gaining favour in many countries and the role of social partners in both lobbying for and delivering elements of this is one that could be critical to its success. \nEmployers will need to improve how they attract\, manage and develop people as they age. This is particularly the case against a backdrop of technological change\, the Pandemic\, rising digital skills needs and labour shortages. \nJoin us to hear the latest thoughts from our panel of experts on how we need to help older workers to plan\, progress and prosper in the labour market. We will also explore how the successful Value My Skills offer from the TUC has been significantly improved and expanded. \nSpeakers include: \n\nAlison McGovern – Shadow Minister for Employment\nNaomi Clayton – Deputy Director of Research & Development\, Learning and Work Institute\nKevin Rowan – Head of Organisation\, Services and Skills\, TUC\nTeresa Donegan – Head of Learning and Organising Services\, UNISON\n\nAdmission to the event is free\, though places are limited and we are recommending that people reserve their spaces early.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/supporting-older-workers-to-plan-progress-and-prosper-in-the-labour-market/
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ORGANIZER;CN="TUC":MAILTO:info@tuc.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221115
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SUMMARY:TUC LESE - Employment law update for senior trade union reps and FTOs
DESCRIPTION:TUC LESE/Acas London employment law update at Congress House for FTOs and senior workplace TU reps.\n\n\nContact us to register your interest at lese@tuc.org.uk\, putting ‘Employment Law Update 14 November’ in the subject box.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/tuc-lese-employment-law-update-for-senior-trade-union-reps-and-ftos/
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ORGANIZER;CN="TUC":MAILTO:info@tuc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221113T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221113T120000
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SUMMARY:Workers Can Win - Historical Materialism London conference
DESCRIPTION:There will be a book launch for Workers Can Win with Ian Allinson\, Zad El Bacha and Kim Moody at the Historical Materialism London conference.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/workers-can-win-hm22-london/
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