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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Keir Starmer kicked off the election year with a speech delivered in Bristol, in which he called out a political system that just isn't working: "Trust in politics is so low, so degraded, that nobody believes you can make a difference any more." What we all know - and what the Labour Party officially recognises - is that the flaws in our First Past […]
Wales TUC Young Activist Development Programme are reaching out to young workers in hospitality and retail to talk about rights at work and the benefits of joining a trade union. Introducing Newid!: Following the success of our Norwegian Summer Patrol pilot last summer, the Young Activist Development Programme is now setting up our own version, Newid! The session will involve […]
In an era of emerging technology, learning about Artificial Intelligence is more important than ever. Its potential seems almost limitless, and so does the danger it poses to our democracy. We’ll be hearing from: Hannah O’Rourke, co-founder of Campaign Lab, is an expert on Artificial intelligence influence on campaigning and can provide an inside perspective on this change to politics. […]
We will be opening the Young Organisers' Network with this webinar featuring introductions from Quincy Raymond, Chair of TUC Young Workers' Forum, and Ines Lage, TUC SW Regional Secretary. Come hear about the plans and objectives for the network, meet fellow young activists from across the region, and get ready for an exciting year.
Delivered as part of Equip Her, our programme of support for women in our community who are preparing to be candidates in upcoming elections. Between now and May 2024, we are creating space for you to access free resources, advice and community. We are aware that you may not yet be a confirmed candidate as many parties are still going through […]