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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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231201
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SUMMARY:DISABLED WOMEN IN POLITICS NETWORK
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFind community and strength from connecting with women with similar intersecting identities. To register your interest in attending please email: contact@dispolcentre.org
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/disabled-women-in-politics-network-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elect Her":MAILTO:community@elect-her.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231129T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231129T183000
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SUMMARY:Radical Clerkenwell: A Collaboration between MML & London Metropolitan Archives
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nWednesday\, 29 November 2023 – 5:00pm\n\, 37A Clerkenwell Green\, London\, EC1R 0DU
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/radical-clerkenwell-a-collaboration-between-mml-london-metropolitan-archives/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marx Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@marx-memorial-library.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231201
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SUMMARY:The People's Powerhouse This Is the North Convention 2023 - Preston
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis Is the North Convention is a platform for individuals and organizations committed to creating positive change in our society. Whether you’re passionate about social justice\, environmental sustainability\, economic reform\, or want to explore people-powered solutions to 21st century challenges\, this convention is your opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain the knowledge and inspiration needed to drive meaningful change.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/the-peoples-powerhouse-this-is-the-north-convention-2023-preston/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231128T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231128T210000
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SUMMARY:BE A COUNCILLOR: NOVEMBER
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 Tuesday\, 28th November\, from 7:30-9 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-november/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elect Her":MAILTO:community@elect-her.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231127T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231127T203000
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SUMMARY:Organising to win on pay and jobs in the arts & culture sector (London)
DESCRIPTION:The meetings aims to bring people together across the Arts & Culture sector in London & South East to discuss some common problems we face and what we might do to address them\, including the: \n\nimpact of Covid\ncost of living crisis\nthreat posed by AI and how we might combat them\nSAG-AFTRA strike in the US\n\nWe pleased to announce that we have the following speakers: \n\nJamie Pullman (Musicians’ Union)\nDenise Alder (We Are Doc Women – supporting TV’s Women Directors)\nDr Olugcan Ekiz (Swansea University)\nLiam Budd (Equity)\n\nFollowing our speakers\, there will be plenty of time for questions/contributions from those attending. \nIf you want to reserve a place\, please email: lese@tuc.org.uk It would be helpful if you could specify if you wish to attend in person or log in online.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/organising-to-win-on-pay-and-jobs-in-the-arts-culture-sector-london/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231127T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231127T141500
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SUMMARY:The Future of Democracy in the UK: Public Attitudes and Policy Options
DESCRIPTION:This seminar gathers leading figures from Westminster\, together with an expert on public attitudes and members of the project team\, to explore the findings of the final report of the Democracy in the UK after Brexit project. \nOver the past two years\, a Constitution Unit team has been examining public attitudes to democracy in the UK. The project’s final report will draw together the findings – from two large-scale surveys and a citizens’ assembly – and reflect on implications for policy-makers. It will examine what kind of democracy people in the UK want and consider what changes in policy or behaviour may be needed in response. \nMarking the report’s launch\, this seminar will gather several leading figures from Westminster\, together with an expert on public attitudes and members of the project team\, to explore the findings and identify possible next steps. \nSpeakers: \n\nNick Thomas-Symonds MP\, Shadow Cabinet Office Minister\nWendy Chamberlain MP\, Liberal Democrat Chief Whip in the House of Commons\nDamian Green MP\, former First Secretary of State\, and chair of the One Nation Conservatives\nProfessor Maria Sobolewska\, Professor of Political Science\, University of Manchester\nProfessor Alan Renwick\, Deputy Director of the Constitution Unit\n\nChair: \nProfessor Meg Russell\, Director of the Constitution Unit \n 
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/the-future-of-democracy-in-the-uk-public-attitudes-and-policy-options/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231127T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231127T203000
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SUMMARY:ASK HER: 1:1 TIME WITH THE ELECT HER TEAM
DESCRIPTION:We love speaking directly to you\, the women in our community! \nIt really helps us to understand how we can best support you on your journey to elected office\, what you need and how the work of Elect Her can adapt in response to your needs. \nThis year\, we want to offer the opportunity to women in our community to book in specific 1:1 time with us\, to talk\, ask questions and catch up with the Elect Her Team. We are putting aside a day each month to have a chat and a blether. \nWe want to give you the personal space and time you need\, to ask us anything about your journey to elected office so we can signpost you directly to resources and opportunities that we and our partners have in place. Do you have questions you’d like to ask about how to get started\, what support the political parties have in place\, questions about funding or just a general catch up about where you are and where you’d like to be? These 1:1 appointments are the perfect place to ask! If we can help we will\, and if not we can refer you to other organisations! There is a whole host of support out there and sometimes you just need a nudge to access it. \nWe are available for 20 minute slots on Monday 27th November 2023 between 10am – 8:30pm. \nBook in some time with us! \nIf you find all the slots are fully booked\, don’t worry – we run these sessions on the last Monday of every month. \nPlease only book an appointment if you know you are able to attend. We have limited spaces and often they book out very quickly. If you book an appointment but something else comes up\, just email us to let us know so we can offer it to other women in our community.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/ask-her-11-time-with-the-elect-her-team/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elect Her":MAILTO:community@elect-her.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231125T103000
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SUMMARY:Oxfordshire - CHRISTMAS STALL @ GREEN FAIR
DESCRIPTION:Get involved with MVM Oxfordshire! \nWe’ll be talking to people at the Green Fair\, Oxford Town Hall\, Saint Aldate’sOxford\, England\, OX1 1BX \nEmail sueledwith1@gmail.com to get involved!
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/oxfordshire-christmas-stall-green-fair/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231125T160000
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SUMMARY:Tackling racism and the far-right - a trade union response (Manchester)
DESCRIPTION:Across the country\, we are seeing racists and fascists look to divide our communities. In the North West\, we’ve seen anti-migrant and refugee sentiment on the rise\, protests at hotels and far-right candidates standing in local elections. \nIncreasingly\, far-right groups and individuals are using conspiracy theories as a recruiting ground. No longer is it just about migrants and race\, but about LGBT+ and more. \nThe response from government has just been more rhetoric\, fuelling divisions and seeking to pit people in communities against each other. \nOur movement is founded on one of solidarity and justice. We’ve seen our unions call out and take on the government’s Rwanda plans\, propose better solutions to theirs and where appropriate\, protest against those who seek to divide us. \nThis full day event will bring together representatives from unions\, community groups\, anti-racism and anti fascism organisations to share updates\, spread best practice on tackling these organisations and individuals and help narrow our focus on how we defeat the poisonous narrative in the run up to the next election and beyond. \nWe’ll be discussing: \n\nWhat we are doing to be an anti-racist movement\nInstitutional racism and Windrush\nWorking in communities to combat those targeting hotels\nSafe passage for refugees\nHow we tackle the rhetoric and narrative in politics and beyond\n\nSpeakers include: \n\nKim Johnson MP\nRiz Hussain\, TUC\nWeyman Bennett\, Stand up to Racism\nHannah Marwood\, Care 4 Calais\nMore to be confirmed
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/tackling-racism-and-the-far-right-a-trade-union-response-manchester/
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SUMMARY:Next Gen Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Conference of the Year is back: Experience the Future at Next Gen Conference 2023! \nJoin us on Saturday\, November 25th\, 2023\, from 09:00 to 17:00 at Plexal in London for the Next Generation Conference—an event that’s all about inspiring young minds and forging connections. Get ready for an extraordinary\, FREE experience where you’ll find inspiration and connect with young changemakers\, leading activists\, industry experts\, influencers\, and political figures not just from the UK but from across the globe. Discover innovative ways to bring your boldest ideas to life. \nYoung people are demanding for their voices to be heard. Join us as we explore youth-led solutions to some of society’s most pressing challenges. Our dynamic panel discussions include: \nMy Future\, My Vote Campaign \nNavigating the Cost of Living Crisis: Impact on Mental Health \nThe Fashion Industry’s Role in Tackling the Climate Crisis \nClicktivism: Digital activism in the modern age \nDon’t miss out! Registration is completely FREE. Stay updated by following us on Instagram and Twitter (@mylifemysay) for event details and travel information. You can also click here to check out the agenda for a sneak peek at what the day holds. \nThis year\, BBC 1Xtra presenter Swarzy Macaly will host the conference\, featuring an impressive lineup of speakers. And yes\, you read it right—REGISTRATION IS FREE! \nLaunched by the Mayor of London\, Sadiq Khan\, in November 2018\, this conference has been a gathering ground for tech pioneers\, business leaders\, political influencers\, and cultural icons. It unites young visionaries\, policymakers\, and academics annually to reshape economic\, political\, and community life. My Life My Say provides young people with a platform to empower themselves as they emerge from challenging times. MLMS is BACK\, and it’s stronger than ever! \nHurry\, register now while tickets last. \nImportant Note: This event is for ages 16-30. All attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/next-gen-conference-2023/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231127
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SUMMARY:2023 National Young Member Conference  (Newcastle)
DESCRIPTION:UNISON’s Young Member Self-Organised Group Committee has agreed to hold a Young Members Self-Organised Group Conference on Friday 24th November at 4pm\, finishing Sunday  26th November 2023 at 12:30pm. \nWe have now opened the Online Conferencing System (OCS) to allow submission of motions in line with the rule-book requirements. Information on when\, how and who can submit it can be found in the NYMC bulletin. \nPlease note the deadline to submit motions on OCS is 12.00 noon on Friday 28th July 2023. \nUNISON’s Young Member Self-Organised Group Conference takes place over Three day. Voting on motions is restricted to delegates only. Delegates should attend all sessions of Conference. \nThe conference bulletin will have further information on motion submission from the SOC and submission deadlines. \nIf you have any queries\, please contact the Conference Office at conferences@unison.co.uk 
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/2023-national-young-member-conference-newcastle/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T133000
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SUMMARY:Violence in the workplace webinar
DESCRIPTION:To mark the United Nations International Day to End Violence Against Women and Girls\, the National Women’s Committee has organised a webinar on Violence in the workplace and International Labour Organization Convention 190 (ILO C190). \nThis webinar will explore experiences of unions in dealing with violence in the workplace\, including domestic violence and the experience of unions in putting forward C190 provisions on the collective bargaining discussion table and the role of the union in pressing for a bipartite protocol on violence and harassment in the workplace. \nRegister for the event
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/violence-in-the-workplace-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201605
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UID:1852-1700305200-1700321400@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Young Workers winning at work – Joint TUC and Wales TUC event for Young Workers Month
DESCRIPTION:Over the past year\, we seen union members up and down the country take action to win pay rises. During Young Members Month\, join us for a day of practical workshops and talks on winning pay rises in your workplace. It’s an opportunity to: \n\nLearn skills for negotiating pay claims\nUnderstand how to escalate action in your workplace alongside negotiations and learn new organising tactics\nMeet other young members across the movement and learn from each other’s experiences\nHear from guest speakers on the importance of working with unions\n\nThis event is open to all members who meet their union’s definition of young. \n\n\n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/young-workers-winning-at-work-joint-tuc-and-wales-tuc-event-for-young-workers-month/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T121500
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SUMMARY:The Future of Democracy\, with Frances Crook OBE and Femi Oluwole
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively discussion on the future of our democracy featuring Frances Crook OBE\, Co-Convenor of the Commission on Political Power\, and political commentator and activist\, Femi Oluwole. \nWe’ll be diving into the challenges and opportunities facing democracy in the 21st century.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/the-future-of-democracy-with-frances-crook-obe-and-femi-oluwole/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T190000
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SUMMARY:The Break Up of Britain? (Edinburgh)
DESCRIPTION:This is a major conference on the democratic future of the United Kingdom and its constituent nations. One of the speakers\, Caroline Lucas\, the Green MP for Brighton Pavilion\, calls the event “incredibly timely and important.” \nOther speakers include The National columnist Lesley Riddoch\, writer Neal Ascherson\,  journalist Isabel Hilton\, Clive Lewis MP\, The Scotsman journalist Joyce McMillan\, prize-winning novelist James Robertson\, Professor Richard Wyn Jones\, former Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood and Radical Independence Campaign founder Jonathon Shafi – with many more speakers from across Britain\, Ireland and Europe soon to be confirmed. \nWhy Now? \nTom Nairn was a political thinker and theorist of unparalleled range and audacity. His work on nationalism\, the British state and globalisation in the era of market supremacy remains an inspiration to radicals and reformers everywhere. We want to celebrate Tom’s life not by looking back on his thought but by embracing his spirit of restless engagement with reality. \nThe greatest danger to our democracy is the status quo. A once suffocating but stable consensus has been replaced by an increasingly authoritarian state coordinating assaults on immigrants\, the labour movement and the right to protest. Meanwhile\, Scotland is trapped in an involuntary union\, Wales strains for more autonomy\, and Northern Ireland is held hostage. \nThe cry for an ‘independent global Britain’ in the Brexit referendum made sovereignty a live issue\, as it expressed a desire to end unaccountable elite rule. Tragically\, this sentiment was displaced onto the EU\, distracting from the major culprit: Westminster. Now Brexit is failing and progressives across the UK\, Ireland and Europe need to develop a coherent alternative vision for the future of these islands. This is an urgent strategic priority for democrats of all parties and none. It demands engaging with the disruptive democratic energies that emerged during the 2014 and 2016 referendums. \nIn Edinburgh this autumn\, we plan a major gathering of progressives to start this process. We will challenge the reactionary drift of British politics and assert the right of Scotland\, Wales\, England and Ireland to self-determination as a core principle of any democratic future. We will also debate the central questions raised by Tom Nairn’s work. Do we need to break up to shape up? What does nationalism mean in 21st-century Europe? What should come after the United Kingdom?
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/1907/
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SUMMARY:UK Disability History Month 2023
DESCRIPTION:This Autumn 2023 UKDHM focusses on the Experience of Disablement amongst children and young people in the past\, now and what is needed for the future. UKDHM comes from a Social Model/Human Rights approach\, so that all children and young people with long term impairment will not experience the social exclusion of stigma\, stereotypes\, negative attitudes and socially created barriers in the environment and the way things are organised. \nUKDHM 2023 provides an opportunity for all councils\, service providers\, education establishments\, youth\, play and sports organisations\, health providers and employers to examine their approaches to disabled children and youth. Those in the media\, publishing and image making can challenge the way they have portrayed disabled people in the past and create inclusive and non-stereotypical ways forward\, in conjunction with disabled young people. \nFrom a history of neglect\, harsh punishment\, segregation\, bullying and ignorance we must learn to challenge our prejudices and discriminatory practices. The way disabled children and young people have been and are treated is an indicator of how inclusive and rights respecting we are as a community and society. \nImpairment is a natural part of human existence\, but societal responses have varied across cultures and time. Disabled people including children have often been falsely blamed and scapegoated for society’s ills. If one grows up on the receiving end of negativity\, then one often internalises that negativity. \nMost important in bringing about positive change is how we think about impairment and disablement. \nDisabled people themselves over the last 60 years in the Disabled People’s Movement have separated impairment (our difference of physical\, psycho-social or mental function) from the social response to it. Disabled people reject ideas of ‘normal’ and require acceptance of us as we are. We require the barriers that prevent us participating whether of attitude\, organisation or environment\, to be dismantled. We as disabled people become accepted and society becomes more inclusive and equal. \nThis sounds easy but making the change happen is blocked by many forces who pay lip-service to equality\, while shoring up the current rotten system. \nUKDHM gives us a chance to understand this and make real changes. \nFind out more in the 2023 Broadsheet
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/uk-disability-history-month-2023/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231222
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SUMMARY:THE RAGGED TROUSERED PHILANTHROPISTS - TOUR DATES
DESCRIPTION:One person Magic Lantern show of the classic book The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists adapted by Neil Gore from the book by Robert Tressell directed by Louise Townsend \nNeil Gore\, presents a one-person version of the classic novel by Robert Tressell featuring projection\, political conjuring tricks\, live music and song. Meet the famous characters and enjoy the scenes\, speeches and songs\, featuring the Great Money Trick as its centrepiece. \n\nNOV 15 – 7.30PM – SEVERN THEATRE SHREWSBURY\nRANKWELL QUAYSHREWSBURYSHROPSHIRESY3 8FT\nTICKETS\nNOV 16 – 7.30PM – MARSDEN MECHANICS\nPEEL ST\, MARSDEN\, HUDDERSFIELD HD7 6BW\nBOX OFFICE: 01484 844587 / WEBSITE\nTICKETS\nNOV 17 – 7.30PM – CELTIC CLUB IRVINE\nBRIDGEGATE\, IRVINE KA12 8BQ\nBOX OFFICE: arthurwest7@hotmail.co.uk / WEBSITE\nNOV 23 – 7.30PM – SEVEN ARTS LEEDS (SPONSORED BY NEU)\nBOX OFFICE: richard.raftery@virginmedia.com / WEBSITE\nNOV 24 – 7.30PM – SEVEN THEATRE ARTS LEEDS (SPONSORED BY NEU)\nBOX OFFICE: richard.raftery@virginmedia.com / WEBSITE\nNOV 25 – 7.30PM – WARKWORTH WAR MEMORIAL HALL\n40 CASTLE ST\, WARKWORTH\, MORPETH NE65 0UN\nTICKETS\nDEC 5 – 7.30PM – UPSTAIRS AT THE WESTERN\, LEICESTER\nTICKETS\nDEC 6 – UPSTAIRS AT THE WESTERN LEICESTER\nTICKETS\nDEC 7 – 7.30PM – UPSTAIRS AT THE WESTERN LEICESTER\nTICKETS\nDEC 9 – 8PM (DOORS 7.30PM) – BOLTON SOCIALIST CLUB\n16 WOOD ST\, BOLTON BL1 1DY\nBOX OFFICE: heyes12@yahoo.com / WEBSITE\nDEC 14 – THE CORO\, ULVERSTON\nCOUNTY SQUARE\, ULVERSTON\, CUMBRIA\, LA12 7LZ\nDEC 21 – TBC – COVENTRY MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/the-ragged-trousered-philanthropists-tour-dates/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Townsend Theatre Productions":MAILTO:info@townsendproductions.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231120
DTSTAMP:20260403T201605
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SUMMARY:Respect for Shopworkers Week
DESCRIPTION:Usdaw’s survey results have shown a troubling increase in violence and abuse against retail workers in recent years. \nWe know our members suffer appalling abuse and violence while at work\, however the official retail crime figures don’t always reflect the true picture. This is because not all retail crime is reported. \nThe campaign can be anything from a stall in your workplace or canteen\, to a few simple conversations with colleagues (please see below for more ideas). Whatever the format of your campaign – there are three simple actions we are focusing on\, to engage with staff in your store: \n\nTalk to members and non-members about Usdaw’s Freedom From Fear campaign. Encourage all staff in your store to report every incident of violence or abuse to store management and to the police if necessary.\nAsk members and non-members to fill in the Freedom From Fear survey. We know that violence\, threats and abuse against retail workers doubled during the height of the Coronavirus crisis. The real life stories of our members bring this campaign to life and we want to hear about everyone’s experiences.\nAsk any non-members who engage with the campaign to join Usdaw. Our campaigning strength is only as strong as our Union. Together we are stronger.\n\nWe hope that you are able to help. For further information please do not hesitate to contact Michael in the Politics Office on 0161 249 2452. \nContact your local Usdaw office for more information or email: freedomfromfear@usdaw.org.uk
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/respect-for-shopworkers-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231111T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201605
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SUMMARY:West Yorkshire - Holmfirth Street Stall
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at our street stall!\nSaturday 11th November we are holding a stall in Holmfirth (more details to come) Call by for a chat\, pick up leaflets\, stickers and postcards to send to your MP\, or just say Hi. Do make yourself known as we will be pleased to have you with us. \nIf you can let us know you are coming that would be even better. Feel free to contact us if you have any queries about location\, times or our message. mvmwestyorkshire@yahoo.com
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/west-yorkshire-holmfirth-street-stall/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231111T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201605
CREATED:20231019T135130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T135130Z
UID:1862-1699693200-1699722000@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:West Yorkshire at Yorkshire & Humberside Liberal Democrat Conference
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at Yorkshire & Humberside Liberal Democrat Conference (details TBA)!\nFeel free to contact us if you have would like to be involved mvmwestyorkshire@yahoo.com
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/west-yorkshire-at-yorkshire-humberside-liberal-democrat-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201605
CREATED:20231019T131831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T132608Z
UID:1856-1699448400-1699459200@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Cost of Living Crisis (and how to get out of it)
DESCRIPTION:Supported by leading progressive economists Costas Lapavitsas\, James Meadway and Doug Nicholls\, to explore the economic issues that affect trade unions. \n  \nFree for affiliates to GFTU \n£25 for non-affiliates \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo get you prepared\, you can download a FREE copy of the accompanying publication ‘The True Causes of Inflation: Weak Production and High Profits’ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Download your copy here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can watch an interview with Doug Nicholls talking about the pamphlet on the GFTU YouTube channel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Watch now on YouTube
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/1856/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201605
CREATED:20231019T130244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T131054Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable travel for all -a Greener Workplaces Network event
DESCRIPTION:Can greener travel be fair\, affordable and accessible for all? \nJoin us at this event\, where we’ll be looking at the issues surrounding the move to greener modes of travel\, what these mean for workers and why it is an important issue for trade unions. \nAs part of the event\, we’ll be launching our newly updated bargaining guide for reps on negotiating for sustainable travel at work. We’ll look at trade union campaigns and bargaining strategies including: \n\nHow can we support and enable members who want to choose more sustainable modes of transport?\nWhat do fair workplace travel plans look like?\nUnite’s campaign to save our bus routes – why buses are a vital part of a just transition\nIntroduction of electric car fleets in workplaces – what are the issues for workers?\nWhat is the role of regional and national transport policy?\n\nSpeakers: \n\nChris Roberts – Sustainable travel campaigner and Wales TUC bargaining guide author\nAlan McCarthy – Regional Officer\, Unite the Union\nMark Holt – Green/H&S rep\, Communication Workers Union (CWU)\nNisreen Mansour – Policy Officer\, Wales TUC\n\nAs well as hearing from guest speakers\, the event will include opportunities for participants to network\, join in discussion and share good practice.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/sustainable-travel-for-all-a-greener-workplaces-network-event/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wales TUC":MAILTO:swaihongho@tuc.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231113
DTSTAMP:20260403T201605
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T144535Z
UID:1867-1699228800-1699833599@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Living Wage Week
DESCRIPTION:Living Wage Week is the annual celebration of the Living Wage movement. Our movement has never been more important than against the backdrop of spiralling prices and a cost of living crisis\, so we want to celebrate the employers and individuals pushing our movement forward and encourage others to join the movement of over 13\,000 accredited employers. \nLiving Wage Week comes just two weeks after the announcement of our new Living Wage rates and is the perfect opportunity for you to promote your Living Wage accreditation to staff\, stakeholders and the public.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/living-wage-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231101T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231101T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201605
CREATED:20231019T135546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T135546Z
UID:1864-1698836400-1698843600@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Oxfordshire Coffee Morning
DESCRIPTION:Just turn up and find us at the table with MVM stuff! No booking needed. \nWeston Library Café\, next to Blackwells Bookshop\, Broad Street\, Oxford.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/oxfordshire-coffee-morning/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231030T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231030T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201605
CREATED:20231019T150953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T151238Z
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SUMMARY:How well are the UK's ethnic minority communities served by UK democracy? online event
DESCRIPTION:We’re marking Black History Month with a very special event. \nJoin our expert panel as we discuss\, how well are the UK’s ethnic minority communities served by UK democracy? \nOur panel will include: \n\n\nLee Jasper\, Political Adviser & Activist \n\n\nDr Shabna Begum\, co-CEO of the Runnymede Trust \n\n\nBreon N. Wells\, President & Founder of The Daniel Initiative \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSIGN U
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/how-well-are-the-uks-ethnic-minority-communities-served-by-uk-democracy-online-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231027T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201605
CREATED:20231019T131536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T131536Z
UID:1855-1698435000-1698440400@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:SERIES LAUNCH Manifesto Press: The Workers' & Students' Guide to Capitalism
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us at the launch of the Workers’ and Student Guides on 27 October at the Marx Memorial Library between 6:30pm and 9:30pm. \n  \nThere will be presentations from the writers of the 5 guides that are currently published: \n  \nNigel Flanagan\, author of Organising Our Trade Unions \n  \nStewart McGill\, author of The Top Ten Economic Myths\, Straight Lefts on Inflation and Socialism or Extinction \n  \nC. Ritchie\, author of Marxism and Philosophy in the 21st Century. \n  \nThere will opportunities to discuss the guides\, pick up some copies signed by the authors\, and drink some wine. See you there.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/series-launch-manifesto-press-the-workers-students-guide-to-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:20231025T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201605
CREATED:20231019T130853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T130853Z
UID:1853-1698231600-1698253200@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Tackling racism and the far-right - a trade union response
DESCRIPTION:Across the country\, we are seeing racists and fascists look to divide our communities. In the North West\, we’ve seen anti-migrant and refugee sentiment on the rise\, protests at hotels and far-right candidates standing in local elections. \nIncreasingly\, far-right groups and individuals are using conspiracy theories as a recruiting ground. No longer is it just about migrants and race\, but about LGBT+ and more. \nThe response from government has just been more rhetoric\, fuelling divisions and seeking to pit people in communities against each other. \nOur movement is founded on one of solidarity and justice. We’ve seen our unions call out and take on the government’s Rwanda plans\, propose better solutions to theirs and where appropriate\, protest against those who seek to divide us. \nThis full day event will bring together representatives from unions\, community groups\, anti-racism and anti fascism organisations to share updates\, spread best practice on tackling these organisations and individuals and help narrow our focus on how we defeat the poisonous narrative in the run up to the next election and beyond. \nA full agenda will be circulated in the coming weeks. In the meantime\, sign up to reserve your place.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/tackling-racism-and-the-far-right-a-trade-union-response/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231029
DTSTAMP:20260403T201605
CREATED:20231019T130045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T130045Z
UID:1848-1698022800-1698454799@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:European Health and Safety Week 23-27 October 2023 -  'Safe and healthy work in a digital age'
DESCRIPTION:The campaign is actually a nexus for thousands of local actions in workplaces\, within unions\, in towns and in cities. Typical events are exhibitions\, training events\, film screenings\, photo calls or ‘stunts’ to raise awareness\, training events\, briefings and conferences. \nIt is an opportunity for for workplace and local campaigning and awareness raising about the positive role of unions and the difference we make to safety\, health and well-being at work in a period of rapid technological change. \nThe TUC LESE executive committee wished to make sure that unions\, union activists and trades councils in our region are aware of the campaign week. \nIt is short notice but here are a few ideas for things you\, your branch or your trades council might do to support the week\, and indeed raise the union movement’s profile using the campaign week as an asset: \n\nUse union noticeboards and email networks\, and similar\, to promote awareness of the issue and the campaign week.\nSend an alert about the campaign week to branch members\, delegates and contacts.\nSend social media messages\, and post on Facebook\, including forwarding other organisation’s tweets.\nMapping to scope problems caused by the digital age and search to see if there is a case-study of a worker whose health\, safety or well-being has been negatively affected by the ‘digital age’. And even better\, if that impact has been mitigated by positive action by a trade union\, and write it up.\nWrite to the local press about the issues and the importance of the trade union response.\nArrange a photo call/photo stunt on the theme\, using a bit of artistic creativity.\nAdd a small element about the issue to an existing event or action.\n\nIf your branch or trades council does decide to do something\, please let TUC LESE know (email lese@tuc.org.uk)\, so we can capture and publicise it.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/european-health-and-safety-week-23-27-october-2023-safe-and-healthy-work-in-a-digital-age/
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