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SUMMARY:BE A COUNCILLOR: with Elect Her
DESCRIPTION:Change “somebody should do something about that…” into “I’ve decided to be that somebody.”\nWe are inviting all women in England interested in local politics to join our Be a Councillor workshop. Hear from inspirational women in local politics to discover if becoming a councillor is right for you and how to get there\, whilst building a supportive community. \nFor women to be able to participate\, progress and stay in local politics\, we need new forms of networks and support that work for us. By bringing women together across England with varying levels of experience\, we hope to spark skill-sharing\, strength\, encouragement\, and an opportunity for you to hear from current councillors about their experiences. \nSo whether you’re unsure if local politics is right for you or thinking of standing\, join us as we share resources and advice to help you get started on your political journey. We’ll be hosting this gathering on Thursday\, 29th February\, from 7:30-9:00 pm. \nAll women are welcome to register for these sessions. Non-binary people whose experiences or identities intersect with women’s and therefore feel they would benefit from accessing a women-centred space are welcome to join us.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/be-a-councillor-with-elect-her/
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SUMMARY:Greener Workplaces Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The new recycling law is due to come into effect on 6 April 2024 and applies to all workplaces in Wales. \nIt means all workplaces such as businesses\, public sector and charities will need to separate their recyclable materials in the same way most households already do. \nIt also applies to all waste and recycling collectors and processors who manage household-like waste from workplaces. \nJoin us at this event\, where we’ll be looking at the issues surrounding the impact this law may have on the workplace\, discuss how to prepare\, what this means for workers and why it is an important issue for trade unions. \nTo book a place\, please register using the Register Now button. It will take just a few minutes to complete. Please note this greener workplaces network is open to all trade union officers\, reps and activists. \nFor all enquiries about this meeting\, please contact ahalpin@tuc.org.uk
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/greener-workplaces-network-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240223T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240223T163000
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SUMMARY:Discrimination Law Conference 2024 (online)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe are delighted to announce the following programme for the Discrimination Law Conference 2024: \nProgramme\nIn the chair: Michael Rubenstein\, Editor\, Industrial Relations Law Reports \n09.30 Welcome address \nPaul Nowak\, General Secretary\, TUC \n09.45 Sex and race discrimination: recent case law \nKaron Monaghan KC\, Matrix Chambers \n10.20 Questions \n10.30 Break \n10.40 Pregnancy\, maternity and parental rights \nRachel Crasnow KC\, Cloisters Chambers \n11.15 Questions \n11.25 Break \n11.35 Disability discrimination: recent developments \nRebecca Tuck KC\, Old Square Chambers \n12.10 Questions \n12.20 Break \n12.30 Age discrimination: new cases \nDeshpal Panesar KC\, Old Square Chambers \n13.00 Questions \n13.10 Break \n14.00 Equal pay: latest developments \nAndrew Short KC\, Outer Temple Chambers \n14.30 Questions \n14.40 Break \n14.50 Religion or belief discrimination and sexual orientation discrimination: where the law now stands \nClaire Darwin KC\, Matrix Chambers \n15.25 Questions \n15.35 Break \n15.45 Social class discrimination: the next frontier for discrimination law? \nProfessor Geraldine Van Bueren KC\, British Institute of International and Comparative Law \n16.20 Questions \n16.30 Close of conference \nThe programme is devised and chaired by Michael Rubenstein. \nThe 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. \nFor more information visit: Michael Rubenstein Conferences | Employment Law and Discrimination Law Conferences \nThis event will be held online\, and registered delegates will receive a pack (via email/ link) with material provided by our speakers. \nPlease 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. \nBookings 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. \nAll 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.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/discrimination-law-conference-2024-online/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T203000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE & ONSITE LECTURE: Armaments and Global Trade
DESCRIPTION:With Andrew Feinstein\, writer\, campaigner\, exANC MP and author of ‘The Shadow World: Inside the Global Arms Trade’ \nAndrew 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’
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/online-onsite-lecture-armaments-and-global-trade/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marx Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@marx-memorial-library.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240220T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240220T193000
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SUMMARY:Fighting fascism - London
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLast 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. \nJoin us as we discuss and reimagine strategies against this evolving far right. \nSpeakers: \n\nOpening remarks\, Paul Nowak – TUC general secretary\nGargi Bhattacharyya – TUC Race Relations Committee member\nLiam Shrivastava – Institute of Race Relations\nSophia Siddiqui – Institute of Race Relations\nStevie Nolan – Belfast Trademark\nChaired by Kudsia Batool\, Head of Equalities\, International and Governance\, TUC\n\nA drinks reception will follow after the formal proceedings of the event. More to be announced soon.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/fighting-fascism-london/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240219T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240219T101500
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SUMMARY:IPPR Webinar: Healthy places\, prosperous lives
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nIn 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). \nThe 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. \nOur 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. \nAt 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)
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/ippr-webinar-healthy-places-prosperous-lives/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240217T163000
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SUMMARY:Dayschool: A World To Win - Socialist Solutions for the Crisis
DESCRIPTION: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 \nA dayschool of socialist political education\, activism and debate. Places limited – get your early bird tickets today! \nHosted by Arise – A Festival of Left Ideas\, with the support of Socialist Future in Young Labour & Labour Students
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/dayschool-a-world-to-win-socialist-solutions-for-the-crisis/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Bargaining for Better Pay
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis webinar will take place during Heart Unions 2024 campaign week.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/webinar-bargaining-for-better-pay/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240214T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240214T203000
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SUMMARY:ELECT HER - CARE: SELF-CARE FOR SERVICE
DESCRIPTION:Delivered as part of Equip Her\, our programme of support for women in our community who are preparing to be candidates in upcoming elections. \nBetween 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. \nWomen who are standing in both local elections in England and in the General Election are welcome to join these sessions. \nThis 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. \nAlongside 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. \nTo 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.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/elect-her-care-self-care-for-service/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elect Her":MAILTO:community@elect-her.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240213T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240213T103000
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SUMMARY:MVM Sefton & West Lancs - Meet Patrick Hurley the Labour PPC for Southport!
DESCRIPTION:Meet Patrick Hurley the Labour PPC for Southport! \nRegister for the zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsfuCopjoiGdANcSvFEZs39xPXc3aAJkTn \nAs 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. \nWhat 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.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/mvm-sefton-west-lancs-meet-patrick-hurley-the-labour-ppc-for-southport/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240219
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SUMMARY:HeartUnions week
DESCRIPTION:#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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant a pay rise? Join a union\nUnion 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. \nIn 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. \nWhat’s HeartUnions about?\nHeartUnions is a campaign week of activity where the trade union movement celebrates unions and the good that we do. \nDuring the week we want to do two simple things: \n1. demonstrate how brilliant unions are by showcasing all that we achieve for working people – especially during the cost-of-living crisis. \n2. encourage as many people as possible who are already union members to ask someone they know to join one too. \nSo\, 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet involved\nWe 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. \nOn 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. \nWe’ll soon be sharing details of our HeartUnions events and our HeartUnions materials and merchandise on this web page- check back soon. \nOver the last year unions have demonstrated their relevance and effectiveness in helping working people like never before. \nUse #HeartUnions to say loudly and proudly – if you want a pay rise\, it’s time to join a union.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/heartunions-week-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240211T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240211T163000
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SUMMARY:Fighting for Anti-Racist Workplaces: TUC and SUTR trade union conference
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAt 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. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow trade union members who are passionate about dismantling systemic racism. \nTogether\, we can make a significant impact and create positive change. Register now to secure your spot! Fighting for antiracist workplaces conference \nOpening plenary \nOpposing scapegoating and the growth of the far right – organising for change \nWorkshops \n1) Fighting Islamophobia\, antisemitism and the new racist and fascist movement \n2) Building solidarity with refugees and migrant workers \n3) Organising against institutional racism and building black representation in the workplace \nClosing plenary: Building the anti racist movement today \nSpeakers \n\nDaniel Kebede\, NEU general secretary\nFran Heathcote\, PCS general secretary elect\nShavanah Taj\, Wales TUC general secretary\nKudsia Batool\, TUC Head of Equalities\nRiz Hussain\, TUC Anti-Racism officer\nWeyman Bennet & Sabby Dhalu Stand Up To Racism co convenors
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/fighting-for-anti-racist-workplaces-tuc-and-sutr-trade-union-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240210T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240210T153000
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SUMMARY:Building an Anti-Racist Movement - Exeter
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\nWith workshops on fighting the far right\, strengthening the trade union movement’s response to racism\, and everything in between.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/building-an-anti-racist-movement-exeter/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T203000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE & ONSITE BOOK LAUNCH: Global Neo-liberal Capitalism and the Alternatives: from social democracy to state capitalism
DESCRIPTION:Join author Professor David Lane and discussants Andrew Murray and Radhika Desai; refreshments provided. \nThe 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.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/online-onsite-book-launch-global-neo-liberal-capitalism-and-the-alternatives-from-social-democracy-to-state-capitalism/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marx Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@marx-memorial-library.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240207T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240207T140000
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SUMMARY:ELECT HER - LEARN: PUBLIC SPEAKING
DESCRIPTION:Delivered as part of Equip Her\, our programme of support for women in our community who are preparing to be candidates in upcoming elections. \nBetween 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. \nWomen who are standing in both local elections in England and in the General Election are welcome to join these sessions. \nThis 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. \nAlongside 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. \nTo 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.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/elect-her-learn-public-speaking/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elect Her":MAILTO:community@elect-her.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240206T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240206T200000
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SUMMARY:Young Organisers' Network - Introductory Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome hear about the plans and objectives for the network\, meet fellow young activists from across the region\, and get ready for an exciting year.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/young-organisers-network-introductory-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240206T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232044
CREATED:20240125T165529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T165757Z
UID:1948-1707220800-1707224400@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Democracy and AI
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe’ll be hearing from: \nHannah 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. \nKyle 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. \nVisit the website to register.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/democracy-and-ai/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240204
DTSTAMP:20260403T232044
CREATED:20240125T125714Z
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UID:1932-1706918400-1707004799@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Newid! Reaching young workers in Swansea
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIntroducing 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! \nThe 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. \nOur 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: \n–    Training with HMRC on Minimum Wage Compliance\n–    Handling difficult conversations\n–    Briefing on young workers in hospitality and retail \nTo sign up for the activity please use this form here: https://forms.office.com/e/rC46Kjyxtp \nFor any other queries\, please email: crees@tuc.org.uk \nFor 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
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/newid-reaching-young-workers-in-swansea/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240201T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232044
CREATED:20240125T135154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T135154Z
UID:1942-1706810400-1706814000@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Labour for a New Democracy - campaign update - online
DESCRIPTION: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.” \nWhat 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. \nThis 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. \nSign up on the Labour for a New Democracy website.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/labour-for-a-new-democracy-campaign-update-online/
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:20240201T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232044
CREATED:20240125T125133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T125133Z
UID:1931-1706796000-1706799600@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Webinar: Protecting workers from extreme cold temperatures
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/webinar-protecting-workers-from-extreme-cold-temperatures/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTSTAMP:20260403T232044
CREATED:20240125T160308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T160308Z
UID:1944-1706745600-1709251199@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:LGBT+ History Month - Medicine – #UnderTheScope
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce that the UK 2024 LGBT+ History Month theme is: \nMedicine – #UnderTheScope \nThe 2024 theme celebrates LGBT+ peoples’ contribution to the field of Medicine and Healthcare both historically and today. \nWe 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. \nAt 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. \nWhen 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. \nWe do hope you will join us to celebrate UK LGBT+ History Month 2024.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/lgbt-history-month-medicine-underthescope/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240127T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232044
CREATED:20240125T121641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T121641Z
UID:1930-1706356800-1706364000@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Protect the right to strike march and rally
DESCRIPTION:Our workers rights are under attack again.\nJoin us at Montpellier Gardens\, Cheltenham at 12pm on Saturday 27 January. Celebrate our history. Protest against the government. Stand up for your rights. \nForty 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. \nToday\, 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. \nWe have won before. We will win again. Join our march and rally on 27 January. \nThe TUC are supporting this march and rally\, which is organised by PCS South West. \nBan of trade unions at GCHQ and the union fightback\n40 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. \nThreats to union rights today\nThe 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. \nTimings and location\n12pm – gather at Montpellier Gardens \n12:30 – march departs through town centre to Pittville Park (approximately 1 hour walk) \n13:30 – rally in Pittville Park
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/protect-the-right-to-strike-march-and-rally/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240127T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232044
CREATED:20240125T121038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T121038Z
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SUMMARY:MVM North London Roadshow - Golders Green
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGolders 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. \nGolders Green in the vicinity of the Clock Tower at the cross roads by the station632A Finchley RoadNW11 7RRLondon \nWe will be handing out leaflets and speaking to locals. And we will also have Badges\, Car Stickers\, Bag & Case Stickers and Posters for supporters \nFor details contact David Brown on 07763 334128 or davidvital@talktalk.net \n  \n 
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/mvm-north-london-roadshow-golders-green/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240125T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240125T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232044
CREATED:20240125T164255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T164255Z
UID:1947-1706205600-1706211000@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Marking 40 years since the ban on trade union rights at GCHQ & the union fightback
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nSpeakers: \nMartin Cavanagh\, PCS national deputy president \nCllr James Lewis\, leader of Leeds City Council \nKate Haigh\, former activist in GCHQ campaign \nLiz Blackshaw\, TUC regional secretary \nGaz Jackson\, RMT regional organiser \nChair\, Jane Aitchison\, Leeds TUC president
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/marking-40-years-since-the-ban-on-trade-union-rights-at-gchq-the-union-fightback/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240122
DTSTAMP:20260403T232044
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SUMMARY:2024 National Black Members Conference (Brighton)
DESCRIPTION: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.  
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/2024-national-black-members-conference-brighton/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231209T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232044
CREATED:20231115T115516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T115516Z
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SUMMARY:Young Organisers' Network - Taster and Launch Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome 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.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/young-organisers-network-taster-and-launch-event/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231208
DTSTAMP:20260403T232044
CREATED:20231115T141158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T141303Z
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SUMMARY:Climate & ecological emergency annual meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Climate & ecological emergency annual meeting will be on Thursday\, 7 December 2023\, \nVenue and timings\nThe conference will be online using Zoom from 11am – 4pm. \nREGISTER HERE \n Registration deadline – Thursday 30 November \nNominations – The deadline for submission of nominations is 5pm\, Thursday\, 23 November.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/climate-ecological-emergency-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231206T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232044
CREATED:20231115T130835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T130835Z
UID:1886-1701885600-1701889200@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Campaign update: wrapping up the year - 2023 (online)
DESCRIPTION:2023 has been an important year for the #Labour4PR campaign. \nWe’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. \nJoin 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. \nVirtual event: A link to attend this virtual event will be emailed upon RSVP \nHost Contact Info: hello@labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/campaign-update-wrapping-up-the-year-2023-online/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Labour for a New Democracy":MAILTO:hello@labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231202
DTSTAMP:20260403T232044
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UID:1891-1701388800-1701475199@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:World Aids Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMarking World AIDS Day shows a genuine commitment to equality and diversity. \nWe 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. \nAlthough 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. \nOn 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. \nFind out more from the National AIDS Trust website.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/world-aids-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232044
CREATED:20231115T161951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T161951Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE & ONSITE PANEL: Lessons of the 2022-2023 Trade Union Offensive
DESCRIPTION: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: \nAlex Gordon\, President of the RMT\nHelen O’Connor\, Organiser at GMB\nXav Cohen\, Organiser at Unison \nOur panellists are speaking in a personal capacity
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/online-onsite-panel-lessons-of-the-2022-2023-trade-union-offensive/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marx Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@marx-memorial-library.org.uk
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