This exciting two-day event will take place on 29th and 30th November across multiple venues in Preston, and promises to bring together thought leaders, activists, and change-makers from across the North to discuss, learn, and embolden the power of citizens at a local and regional level. This Is the North Convention is a platform for individuals and organizations committed to creating positive […]
Join us for an evening of document displays at London Metropolitan Archives and Marx Memorial Library, and a guided walk across Clerkenwell with David Rosenberg. Wednesday, 29 November 2023 - 5:00pm , 37A Clerkenwell Green, London, EC1R 0DU
In partnership with our friends at Centenary Action Group and the Disability Policy Centre, we currently run a bi-monthly roundtable for d/Deaf and Disabled women and those with long term health conditions who are active in politics and activism to come together, share experience and learnings and support us in developing a programme of support for the next generation of […]
Our panel is set to deliberate on the latest surge in industrial militancy - its origins and impact - , examining challenges and opportnities in organising and sustaining collective action. The discussion will delve into the lessons gleaned from recent experiences and outline the strategic steps forward, especially in the face of escalating legal assaults on trade union freedoms. We […]
Globally, there are an estimated 36.7 million people living with HIV. More than 35 million people have died as a result, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history. Many 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. People living […]
2023 has been an important year for the #Labour4PR campaign. We've seen probably the biggest grassroots effort influence the National Policy Forum in Labour's history. We've seen the party formally adopt its party programme in preparation for the general election. And we've seen that policy - for the first time - include damning criticism of First Past the Post. Join […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
