Politics for the Many

Discrimination Law Conference 2024 (online)
2024-02-23 09:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London)
This high-profile annual conference gives trade unions, law centres, CAB and other voluntary organisations the chance to hear from leading barristers about the latest legislative developments and landmark equality cases.
We are delighted to announce the following programme for the Discrimination Law Conference 2024:
Programme
In the chair: Michael Rubenstein, Editor, Industrial Relations Law Reports
09.30 Welcome address
Paul Nowak, General Secretary, TUC
09.45 Sex and race discrimination: recent case law
Karon Monaghan KC, Matrix Chambers
10.20 Questions
10.30 Break
10.40 Pregnancy, maternity and parental rights
Rachel Crasnow KC, Cloisters Chambers
11.15 Questions
11.25 Break
11.35 Disability discrimination: recent developments
Rebecca Tuck KC, Old Square Chambers
12.10 Questions
12.20 Break
12.30 Age discrimination: new cases
Deshpal Panesar KC, Old Square Chambers
13.00 Questions
13.10 Break
14.00 Equal pay: latest developments
Andrew Short KC, Outer Temple Chambers
14.30 Questions
14.40 Break
14.50 Religion or belief discrimination and sexual orientation discrimination: where the law now stands
Claire Darwin KC, Matrix Chambers
15.25 Questions
15.35 Break
15.45 Social class discrimination: the next frontier for discrimination law?
Professor Geraldine Van Bueren KC, British Institute of International and Comparative Law
16.20 Questions
16.30 Close of conference
The programme is devised and chaired by Michael Rubenstein.
The cost for trade unions, law centres, CAB and other voluntary organisations is £48 per delegate. Other organisations may be able to book a place for this conference at a higher commercial rate via Michael Rubenstein Conferences Ltd.
For more information visit: Michael Rubenstein Conferences | Employment Law and Discrimination Law Conferences
This event will be held online, and registered delegates will receive a pack (via email/ link) with material provided by our speakers.
Please note we will not accept any bookings for this event without payment in advance and that we can currently only accept payments for this event online. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Bookings will close on 20 February 2024, but please ensure you book in good time so as not to miss out on this prestigious event. The full event will be subtitled, but please do let us know if you have any other accessibility requirements for this event.
All sessions will be chaired by Michael Rubenstein who will select from submitted questions on the day. The full event will be subtitled with BSL interpretation.

ONLINE & ONSITE LECTURE: Armaments and Global Trade
2024-02-22 19:00 - 20:30
With Andrew Feinstein, writer, campaigner, exANC MP and author of ‘The Shadow World: Inside the Global Arms Trade’
Andrew Feinstein was born in South Africa, worked with the ANC under Apartheid and was subsequently elected an ANC MP (later resigning in protest at a government arms deal). He has since lived in Britain. In 2011 Penguin published his Shadow World: Inside the Global Arms Trade described by the Washington Post as ‘possibly the most comprehensively complete account ever written’

Fighting fascism - London
2024-02-20 17:30 - 19:30
Join us to launch of our briefing, ‘How the far-right exploits crisis to divide us,’ and our 2024 anti-fascist programme. This event kick-starts a series of TUC-led initiatives in partnership with TUC regions and nations.
Last year we have seen an increase in far-right activities across the UK. Alongside extremist ideologies entering mainstream political discourse. Nativist, racist, and bigoted views gain ground under the guise of free speech, fueling aggressive protests and targeting cultural events celebrating anti-racist struggles.
Join us as we discuss and reimagine strategies against this evolving far right.
Speakers:

Opening remarks, Paul Nowak – TUC general secretary
Gargi Bhattacharyya – TUC Race Relations Committee member
Liam Shrivastava – Institute of Race Relations
Sophia Siddiqui – Institute of Race Relations
Stevie Nolan – Belfast Trademark
Chaired by Kudsia Batool, Head of Equalities, International and Governance, TUC

A drinks reception will follow after the formal proceedings of the event. More to be announced soon.

IPPR Webinar: Healthy places, prosperous lives
2024-02-19 09:00 - 10:15 | Online
Join us on Monday 19th February, from 9.00 – 10.15am, to launch the third interim report of IPPR’s Commission on Health and Prosperity, Healthy places, prosperous lives.
This report builds on our first interim report which showed that the UK is getting sicker and poorer. The report demonstrated that the onset of sickness substantially increased barriers to participation in work, cost up to £2200 in earnings per year, and decreased work satisfaction.
In this report, we explore how this trend is playing out in places. We have found that people living in the most deprived local authorities in England are nearly one and a half times more likely to experience economic inactivity and are twice as likely to be in poor health than those in more affluent places. This clustering of health and economic inequality is a double injustice – and we have undertaken deliberative workshops, quantitative analysis and policy testing to launch our new flagship policy: HAPI (Health and Prosperity Improvement Zones).
The Commission on Health and Prosperity envisions a UK that is a genuine world leader on health by the mid-century. HAPI zones are a mechanism to deliver on that promise, and to ensure the biggest gains come in the places they are most needed.
Our policy is focused on a simple premise: that if everywhere was as healthy as Wokingham, the UK would be the healthiest and most equal country in the world. Our focus is on giving places, local leaders and communities the tools to deliver on this premise.
At this event we will be joined by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester and member of our Commission, the Rt Hon Sir Norman Lamb, former Minister of State for Health and Care, Efua Poku-Amanfo, lead author of the report and research fellow at IPPR, and Councillor Angela Macpherson, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, Buckinghamshire Council (invited)

Dayschool: A World To Win - Socialist Solutions for the Crisis
2024-02-17 11:00 - 16:30
With: John McDonnell // Özlem Onaran, Professor of Economics, Greenwich // Richard Burgon // Nabeela Mowlana, Young Labour Chair // Holly Turner, NHS Workers Say No // Rodrigo Toneto, Brazilian PT Youth // Michael Roberts, economist // Kate Hudson, CND // Mish Rahman, Momentum & Labour NEC // Ryvka Barnard, Palestine Solidarity Campaign // // Matt Willgress, Labour Outlook // Jess Barnard, Labour NEC // Fraser McGuire, YL National Committee // Sarah Woolley, BFAWU GS & more
A dayschool of socialist political education, activism and debate. Places limited – get your early bird tickets today!
Hosted by Arise – A Festival of Left Ideas, with the support of Socialist Future in Young Labour & Labour Students

Webinar: Bargaining for Better Pay
2024-02-15 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for a discussion with Lewis Emery, Bargaining Expert and Researcher at the Labour Research Department, who will talk through useful bargaining tips and negotiating strategies to help secure better pay deals at work.
This webinar will take place during Heart Unions 2024 campaign week.

ELECT HER - CARE: SELF-CARE FOR SERVICE
2024-02-14 19:30 - 20:30
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 selection process, but we wholeheartedly encourage you to consider yourself as a candidate until you are told otherwise, and join in nonetheless.
Women who are standing in both local elections in England and in the General Election are welcome to join these sessions.
This session is being delivered as part of our bespoke skills-based training sessions. Alongside our LEARN and ASK sessions, our CARE sessions are designed to provide you with a holistic understanding of how to look after yourself as a leader during your election campaign and beyond, ensuring women in our community are prepared for a life in elected office. These sessions are designed and delivered by Dr Victoria Hasson, drawing upon research in psychology, social science, neuroscience and leadership.
Alongside our live training sessions, women signed up for Equip Her will receive access to Campaign In A Box, an online suite of training resources to access at your own pace that provide you with guidance in how to plan, budget and implement your election campaign. Women also receive our bespoke Digital Self-Defence and Self-Care toolkit, designed in partnership with the amazing team at Glitch, to help you tackle online abuse.
To join this session, please register for Equip Her below, where you will receive instant access Campaign in a Box and Digital Self-Defence and Self-Care, as well as regular reminders of all of our upcoming live sessions.

MVM Sefton & West Lancs - Meet Patrick Hurley the Labour PPC for Southport!
2024-02-13 07:30 - 10:30
Meet Patrick Hurley the Labour PPC for Southport!
Register for the zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsfuCopjoiGdANcSvFEZs39xPXc3aAJkTn
As we enter this General Election year, Sefton & West Lancs MVM will be doing all we can to persuade our local MPs that our First Past the Post voting system must change. We believe every vote count should count. That would lead to a better way of running our country and help tackle disillusionment with politics.
What better place to start than a meeting with Patrick Hurley, the Labour prospective parliamentary candidate for Southport. Patrick will be our guest at our first meeting this year on 13 February at 7.30pm via Zoom. This will give us a chance to discuss his views on voting reform as he attempts to win this swing seat. A big turnout would be great, especially if you live in Southport. This is your chance to push the case for proportional representation and show that there is public demand for PR. Patrick will be keen to hear your views.

HeartUnions week
2024-02-12 - 2024-02-18
#HeartUnions week, 12-18 February 2024 is a chance to tell the story about why unions are vital for everyone at work, and encourage people who aren’t yet in a union to join.

Want a pay rise? Join a union
Union members earn up to £60,000 more than non-union members over their working lives. Unionised workers are paid on average five percent more than other similar workers. Based on average pay, the typical union pay premium is to £12,800 over a decade. So if you want a pay rise, it’s time to join a union.
In the last year, working peoples have been forced to navigate their way through a cost-of-living crisis. The trade union movement has risen to meet this immense challenge, winning significant pay rises and improvements to working conditions for workers in every sector.
What’s HeartUnions about?
HeartUnions is a campaign week of activity where the trade union movement celebrates unions and the good that we do.
During the week we want to do two simple things:
1. demonstrate how brilliant unions are by showcasing all that we achieve for working people – especially during the cost-of-living crisis.
2. encourage as many people as possible who are already union members to ask someone they know to join one too.
So, during the run up to HeartUnions week – and during the week itself – we’ll be sharing stories that show unions’ impact and providing reps and members with resources to help them get more people to join a union.

Get involved
We hope unions will run their own HeartUnions campaigns highlighting what they’ve won with and for their members, and encouraging more workers in their respective industries and sectors to join a union.
On social media we’ll be using the hashtag #HeartUnions. Use it to keep in touch with what the TUC and unions are saying, and to publicise your own activities.
We’ll soon be sharing details of our HeartUnions events and our HeartUnions materials and merchandise on this web page- check back soon.
Over the last year unions have demonstrated their relevance and effectiveness in helping working people like never before.
Use #HeartUnions to say loudly and proudly – if you want a pay rise, it’s time to join a union.

Fighting for Anti-Racist Workplaces: TUC and SUTR trade union conference
2024-02-11 12:00 - 16:30
In 2024 the anti racist movement is going to be critical, and the role of trade unions at its heart is vital. Join us for an impactful event dedicated to creating inclusive and anti-racist workplaces.
At this conference, we will discuss strategies and actions to combat racism in the workplace. Prominent speakers and experts will shed light on the challenges faced by marginalised communities and provide insights on fostering a more equitable environment.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow trade union members who are passionate about dismantling systemic racism.
Together, we can make a significant impact and create positive change. Register now to secure your spot! Fighting for antiracist workplaces conference
Opening plenary
Opposing scapegoating and the growth of the far right – organising for change
Workshops
1) Fighting Islamophobia, antisemitism and the new racist and fascist movement
2) Building solidarity with refugees and migrant workers
3) Organising against institutional racism and building black representation in the workplace
Closing plenary: Building the anti racist movement today
Speakers

Daniel Kebede, NEU general secretary
Fran Heathcote, PCS general secretary elect
Shavanah Taj, Wales TUC general secretary
Kudsia Batool, TUC Head of Equalities
Riz Hussain, TUC Anti-Racism officer
Weyman Bennet & Sabby Dhalu Stand Up To Racism co convenors

Building an Anti-Racist Movement - Exeter
2024-02-10 10:30 - 15:30
The union movement will only be a strong voice for working people when all voices are heard and prioritised. This event offers an opportunity to chart the way forward together and take a serious look at some of the challenges we face.

With workshops on fighting the far right, strengthening the trade union movement’s response to racism, and everything in between.

ONLINE & ONSITE BOOK LAUNCH: Global Neo-liberal Capitalism and the Alternatives: from social democracy to state capitalism
2024-02-08 19:00 - 20:30
Join author Professor David Lane and discussants Andrew Murray and Radhika Desai; refreshments provided.
The twentieth century was an era of socialist revolutionary transformations and significant social-democratic reforms. By the twenty-first century, these socialist inspired movements have largely disappeared, their ideology had been disavowed, and their institutions dismantled. In the first part of the book, David Lane explains which social forces drove them and why, initially, they were successful. He considers how they were consequently reversed in the context of global neoliberal capitalism which became a dominant ideology driven by political and economic elites with significant social support and political legitimacy.

ELECT HER - LEARN: PUBLIC SPEAKING
2024-02-07 13:00 - 14:00
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 selection process, but we wholeheartedly encourage you to consider yourself as a candidate until you are told otherwise, and join in nonetheless.
Women who are standing in both local elections in England and in the General Election are welcome to join these sessions.
This session is being delivered as part of our bespoke skills-based training sessions. Alongside our CARE and ASK sessions, our LEARN sessions are designed to provide you with a holistic understanding of delivering your campaign and improving your leadership skills, ensuring women in our community are prepared for a life in elected office.
Alongside our live training sessions, women signed up for Equip Her will receive access to Campaign In A Box, an online suite of training resources to access at your own pace that provide you with guidance in how to plan, budget and implement your election campaign. Women also receive our bespoke Digital Self-Defence and Self-Care toolkit, designed in partnership with the amazing team at Glitch, to help you tackle online abuse.
To join this session, please register for Equip Her below, where you will receive instant access Campaign in a Box and Digital Self-Defence and Self-Care, as well as regular reminders of all of our upcoming live sessions.

Young Organisers' Network - Introductory Webinar
2024-02-06 18:00 - 20:00
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.

Democracy and AI
2024-02-06 12:00 - 13:00
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.
Kyle Taylor, author of The Little Black Book of Artificial Intelligence, will provide expert foresight into the consequences of such technology on our society and democracy as a whole.
Visit the website to register.

Newid! Reaching young workers in Swansea
2024-02-03
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 trade unionists in small groups interviewing young workers in hospitality and retail about their experiences at work. The data collected from Newid! will then be used to shape our campaigning work and raise issues on behalf of young workers within our movement, and through social partnership.
Our first Newid! Session for 2024 will be on 3rd February in Swansea. There will be several sessions run throughout the day, you can either attend one, or all depending on your suitability. By signing up to this, you will also be invited to attend the following training:
– Training with HMRC on Minimum Wage Compliance
– Handling difficult conversations
– Briefing on young workers in hospitality and retail
To sign up for the activity please use this form here: https://forms.office.com/e/rC46Kjyxtp
For any other queries, please email: crees@tuc.org.uk
For more information on the inspiration behind Newid!, read our blog on the Norwegian Summer Patrol Model: Young workers from Wales take on Norwegian Summer Patrol | TUC

Labour for a New Democracy - campaign update - online
2024-02-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
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 the Post voting system are driving precisely this kind of distrust and alienation in politics.
This year – with the help of members and affiliates like you – we will be working across the movement to transform this understanding into action by the next Labour government. Join us for our 2024 campaign launch to find out how you can get involved.
Sign up on the Labour for a New Democracy website.

Webinar: Protecting workers from extreme cold temperatures
2024-02-01 14:00 - 15:00
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.

LGBT+ History Month - Medicine – #UnderTheScope
2024-02-01 - 2024-02-29
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 still shining a light on the history of the LGBT+ community’s experience of receiving healthcare which has been extremely complicated leaving LGBT+ people still facing health inequalities even today.
At a time when the LGBT+ community is experiencing a rise in hate crime and hate instances we also encourage you to look ‘Under the Scope’ and listen to LGBT+ peoples’ lived experiences from LGBT+ people.
When you’re planning your events, please remember to include LGBT+ people in all our diversity and add your events to the official LGBT+ calendar. You can easily show your support in person by buying the 2024 Badge and/or lanyard and on social media by including the hashtags: #LGBTplusHM & #UnderTheScope in your post.
We do hope you will join us to celebrate UK LGBT+ History Month 2024.

Protect the right to strike march and rally
2024-01-27 12:00 - 14:00
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 sacked. After a long campaign marked by the fortitude of the workers and their families, and the solidarity of the whole movement, they were reinstated when an incoming Labour government repealed the ban.
Today, the government has passed laws that could restrict the right to strike for over five million workers.. The right to strike is a fundamental British liberty. We must defend it at all costs.
We have won before. We will win again. Join our march and rally on 27 January.
The TUC are supporting this march and rally, which is organised by PCS South West.
Ban of trade unions at GCHQ and the union fightback
40 years ago, Margaret Thatcher’s government announced its decision to impose a total ban on trade union membership at Government Communications 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 brave GCHQ staff and their unions campaigned for the right to belong to a union, commanding huge support throughout the labour movement. Marches regularly took place in Cheltenham – where many GCHQ staff are based – between 1984 and 1997. Their principled and sustained campaign ended in 1997, when the Labour government overturned the ban on unions. Staff at GCHQ are now members of PCS. The right to organise collectively to protect people in and out of work is a fundamental human right. Come to our event to learn from the past and celebrate the trailblazing campaign to restore workers’ rights at GCHQ.
Threats to union rights today
The fight for our union rights is not over. Last year, the Tories launched their latest move to restrict workers’ rights, introducing the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act. The law stipulates that when workers in certain sectors lawfully vote to strike, they could be forced to attend work – and sacked if they don’t comply. This undemocratic new law could curtail the right to strike for 1 in 5 workers. This is the last thing our crumbling public services or our dedicated frontline workers need – these draconian laws will poison industrial relations and drag out disputes. Ministers are punishing paramedics and rail staff for daring to stand up for decent pay and better services. But make no mistake. We won’t stand by and let workers get sacked for defending their pay and conditions. And we won’t rest until this law has been repealed. Our message is loud and clear. The entire trade union movement will rally behind any worker who loses their fundamental right to strike.
Timings and location
12pm – gather at Montpellier Gardens
12:30 – march departs through town centre to Pittville Park (approximately 1 hour walk)
13:30 – rally in Pittville Park

MVM North London Roadshow - Golders Green
2024-01-27 11:00 - 14:00
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.
Golders Green in the vicinity of the Clock Tower at the cross roads by the station632A Finchley RoadNW11 7RRLondon
We will be handing out leaflets and speaking to locals. And we will also have Badges, Car Stickers, Bag & Case Stickers and Posters for supporters
For details contact David Brown on 07763 334128 or davidvital@talktalk.net

Marking 40 years since the ban on trade union rights at GCHQ & the union fightback
2024-01-25 18:00 - 19:30
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 belong to a union, which was restored in 1997.
This event will remember the historic campaign, consider the importance of trade union rights today and the current attacks by the Tory government on workers’ rights.
Speakers:
Martin Cavanagh, PCS national deputy president
Cllr James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council
Kate Haigh, former activist in GCHQ campaign
Liz Blackshaw, TUC regional secretary
Gaz Jackson, RMT regional organiser
Chair, Jane Aitchison, Leeds TUC president

2024 National Black Members Conference (Brighton)
2024-01-19 - 2024-01-21
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.

Young Organisers' Network - Taster and Launch Event
2023-12-09 10:00 - 16:00
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 challenges for young workers. It also aims to provide them with a safe environment to workshop plans and strategy for effective workplace organising.
Come along to this inaugural/taster session where we will explore workplace organising, campaigning for the right to strike, and get to know other young activists over lunch.

Climate & ecological emergency annual meeting
2023-12-07
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.

Campaign update: wrapping up the year - 2023 (online)
2023-12-06 18:00 - 19:00
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 Labour for a New Democracy team as we look back at what we’ve accomplished in 2023 – and forward next year and the general election.
Virtual event: A link to attend this virtual event will be emailed upon RSVP
Host Contact Info: hello@labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk

World Aids Day
2023-12-01
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 with HIV are also more likely to experience poverty, hardship and inequalities.
Marking World AIDS Day shows a genuine commitment to equality and diversity.
We are winning the fight against HIV, but we are losing the fight against ignorance. HIV diagnoses are falling in the UK, meaning the spread of the virus is slowing down, but the fight is not just about the virus. There are still 101,000 people living with HIV in the UK, there is no cure, and people still face ignorance and discrimination that can limit their opportunities, preventing them from living full and happy lives. HIV means you are more likely to live in poverty, and more likely to have poor mental health.
Although the epidemic is slowing in the UK, nearly half of people who test positive are finding out they have HIV very late, meaning the virus may have damaged their health permanently.
On World AIDS Day, use materials to help raise awareness in your workplace, and raise vital funds to help end new transmissions, end stigma and end the inequalities faced by people living with HIV.
Find out more from the National AIDS Trust website.

ONLINE & ONSITE PANEL: Lessons of the 2022-2023 Trade Union Offensive
2023-11-30 19:00
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 will hear from:
Alex Gordon, President of the RMT
Helen O’Connor, Organiser at GMB
Xav Cohen, Organiser at Unison
Our panellists are speaking in a personal capacity

DISABLED WOMEN IN POLITICS NETWORK
2023-11-30
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 Disabled women in politics.
Find community and strength from connecting with women with similar intersecting identities. To register your interest in attending please email: contact@dispolcentre.org

Radical Clerkenwell: A Collaboration between MML & London Metropolitan Archives
2023-11-29 17:00 - 18:30
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
