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SUMMARY:Scottish Labour Party conference
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Scottish Labour Party conference will be taking place in Edinburgh from Friday\, 17 February to Sunday\, 19 February 2023. \n  \nHow can I apply to attend conference?\nThe quickest and easiest way to apply for conference is online. Please note that you will be required to upload a jpeg photograph. \nIf you have any queries regarding conference or would prefer to receive a hard copy of the application form by post please contact scotconference@labour.org.uk.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/scottish-labour-party-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230218T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200110
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T153209Z
UID:1534-1676714400-1676736000@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Notwestminster 2023 - Huddersfield
DESCRIPTION:Do you want a citizen friendly democracy\, where our organisations and institutions put their trust in citizens? Do you want to help others be listened to and actively involved? \nNotwestminster is about finding the people\, ideas and energy we need\, so that we can grow our trust in each other and share our aspirations about what our everyday democracy can be. Together we find practical ways of working together to improve our lives and local places. \nIf you’re up for the challenge of renewing our democracy\, please join us for a day of workshops\, quick-fire talks\, conversations and inspiration in Huddersfield. Notwestminster is a free event and everyone is welcome to take part. All we ask is that you are interested in making our local democracy better\, and willing to do something to make it happen.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/notwestminster-2023-huddersfield/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230224T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230224T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200110
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T141747Z
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SUMMARY:THE RAGGED TROUSERED PHILANTHROPISTS - High Peak
DESCRIPTION:One Man Magic Lantern show of the classic book THE RAGGED TROUSERED PHILANTHROPISTS by Robert Tressell \nActor Neil Gore brings this humorous and absorbing book to life in his one person magic lantern show. Based on the 1914 novel by Robert Tressell\, it’s story is set in the building trades of Edwardian England where painters and decorators struggle to maintain themselves and their families\, poverty and the constant fear of unemployment notwithstanding\, while renovating a large townhouse for the local mayor.\nWith projected animation & fantastic story telling there’s something for all the family here\, not least the chance to become acquainted with this timeless story of socialism and political awakening. \nSPRING BANK ARTS CENTRE\nNEW MILLS\, HIGH PEAK SK22 4BH
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/the-ragged-trousered-philanthropists-high-peak/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Townsend Theatre Productions":MAILTO:info@townsendproductions.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230226
DTSTAMP:20260403T200110
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T142058Z
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SUMMARY:THE RAGGED TROUSERED PHILANTHROPISTS - Derbyshire
DESCRIPTION:One Man Magic Lantern show of the classic book THE RAGGED TROUSERED PHILANTHROPISTS by Robert Tressell \nActor Neil Gore brings this humorous and absorbing book to life in his one person magic lantern show. Based on the 1914 novel by Robert Tressell\, it’s story is set in the building trades of Edwardian England where painters and decorators struggle to maintain themselves and their families\, poverty and the constant fear of unemployment notwithstanding\, while renovating a large townhouse for the local mayor.\nWith projected animation & fantastic story telling there’s something for all the family here\, not least the chance to become acquainted with this timeless story of socialism and political awakening. \n  \nSPIRAL ARTS CENTRE DERBYSHIRE \n 
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/the-ragged-trousered-philanthropists-derbyshire/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Townsend Theatre Productions":MAILTO:info@townsendproductions.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230227T104500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230227T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200110
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SUMMARY:Schools rep training - Dundee
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in teaching young people about their rights at work? Come along to our STUC Unions into Schools rep training in Dundee next February\, all welcome! \n  \nThis training session in Dundee will take place on Monday\, 27 February 2023 and lasts from 10:45am to 2pm. \nCome along to hear about a bit background on STUC Unions into Schools over the last 17 years and our enhanced plans for the next 3 years to expand the programme even further. \nWe will look at how we deliver a classroom session in Scottish Secondary schools and we will provide a safe place for discussion on union reps ideas and suggestions on how we develop our trade union role in schools. Reps will be able to sign up to become a rep on the day or can agree to shadow a more experienced rep to gain some insight or you can just attend to find out more info \nDraft agenda below: \n10.45 Doors open – coffee/tea/biscuits provided \n11am Introductions and start of session \n11.20am Background to Unions into Schools \n12Noon What a union/STUC classroom session looks like \nBREAK at 12.30pm with lunch provided by STUC \n1pm visits/events coming up \n1.15pm STUC/rep role\, introducing yourself and trade unions in a classroom. \n2pm closing remarks \nPlease note you must have permission from your own workplace/union to attend this event. For more information please visit: https://stuc-schools.org/
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/stuc/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230301T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230301T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T184202Z
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SUMMARY:TUC Pensions Conference 2023 - London
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistrations are now open for the TUC Pension Conference 2023. This event is intended for trade union members and officials\, pension fund trustees\, and anyone with an interest in pensions policy. \nThe conference will explore how workers’ pensions can be protected from the impact of the cost-of-living crisis and recession. \nJoin us at Congress Centre in central London to hear from a range of expert speakers\, including shadow work and pensions secretary Jonathan Ashworth.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/tuc-pensions-conference-2023-london/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230305
DTSTAMP:20260403T200110
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T112044Z
UID:1478-1677801600-1677974399@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Unison - 2023 National Community Conference and Seminar - Bournemouth
DESCRIPTION:Members can now request to be register to attend the 2023 National Community Conference and Seminar. The Online Conferencing System (OCS) is now open to allow branches to register delegates and submit motions in line with the rule-book requirements.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/unison-2023-national-community-conference-and-seminar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230309
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SUMMARY:International Women’s Day 2023 #EmbraceEquity
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for International Women’s Day 2023 campaign theme #EmbraceEquity \nLearn about the International Women’s Day 2023 campaign theme here. \nWe can all help forge women’s equality. Everyone everywhere can play a part. \nHave you registered as part of the IWD community?
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/international-womens-day-2023-embraceequity/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230309T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200110
CREATED:20221128T200317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T111528Z
UID:1496-1678388400-1678395600@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mary Macarthur Lecture 2023
DESCRIPTION:Each year we hear from a number of leading women in the academia and trade unions\, as we discuss what lessons we should learn from Mary’s experience organising vulnerable working women and how we build a more progressive future for working women. \nFor this lecture we are excited to have Rachel Reeves\, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer\, who has proudly served as a Member of Parliament for Leeds West since 2010.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/mary-macarthur-lecture-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230313T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230313T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200110
CREATED:20230307T173811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T180536Z
UID:1607-1678717800-1678723200@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Building a trade union response to the far right - online meeting
DESCRIPTION:On Monday 13 March\, 2.30-4pm\, join the TUC’s online national meeting for trade unionists – Building a trade union response to the far right. The event will explore ways in which local trade union groups are organising and can oppose the far right. And it will provide a launching pad for a national UK anti-fascist network.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/building-a-trade-union-response-to-the-far-right-online-meeting/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230316
DTSTAMP:20260403T200110
CREATED:20220915T142215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T111649Z
UID:1356-1678838400-1678924799@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:THE RAGGED TROUSERED PHILANTHROPISTS - Bristol
DESCRIPTION:One Man Magic Lantern show of the classic book THE RAGGED TROUSERED PHILANTHROPISTS by Robert Tressell \nActor Neil Gore brings this humorous and absorbing book to life in his one person magic lantern show. Based on the 1914 novel by Robert Tressell\, it’s story is set in the building trades of Edwardian England where painters and decorators struggle to maintain themselves and their families\, poverty and the constant fear of unemployment notwithstanding\, while renovating a large townhouse for the local mayor.\nWith projected animation & fantastic story telling there’s something for all the family here\, not least the chance to become acquainted with this timeless story of socialism and political awakening. \nALMA TAVERN BRISTOL
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/the-ragged-trousered-philanthropists-bristol/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Townsend Theatre Productions":MAILTO:info@townsendproductions.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230315T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230315T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200110
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UID:1605-1678879800-1678885200@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Support the Strike - Cardiff rally
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Cardiff to stand in solidarity with workers striking for better pay and conditions. \nPublic services have been devastated by 13 long years of Tory misrule. Public sector workers are overworked\, underpaid\, and trying to prevent public services from collapsing. \nWe will meet outside the UK Government Office in Central Square  at 11.30. Bring your friends\, colleagues\, family and placards. \nLet’s send a clear message to Rishi Sunak – workers in Wales need fair pay and Wales needs fair funding now! \nShare the rally information with everyone you know.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/support-the-strike-cardiff-rally/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wales TUC":MAILTO:swaihongho@tuc.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230317
DTSTAMP:20260403T200110
CREATED:20220915T142357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T111746Z
UID:1357-1678924800-1679011199@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:THE RAGGED TROUSERED PHILANTHROPISTS - Bristol
DESCRIPTION:One Man Magic Lantern show of the classic book THE RAGGED TROUSERED PHILANTHROPISTS by Robert Tressell \nActor Neil Gore brings this humorous and absorbing book to life in his one person magic lantern show. Based on the 1914 novel by Robert Tressell\, it’s story is set in the building trades of Edwardian England where painters and decorators struggle to maintain themselves and their families\, poverty and the constant fear of unemployment notwithstanding\, while renovating a large townhouse for the local mayor.\nWith projected animation & fantastic story telling there’s something for all the family here\, not least the chance to become acquainted with this timeless story of socialism and political awakening. \n  \nALMA TAVERN BRISTOL
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/the-ragged-trousered-philanthropists-bristol-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Townsend Theatre Productions":MAILTO:info@townsendproductions.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230318T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200110
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T170801Z
UID:1606-1679137200-1679158800@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:RESIST RACISM - CARDIFF March and Rally for UN Anti Racism Day
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 18 March join the annual Stand up to Racism Resit Racism march and rally at Cardiff City Hall from 11am. \n  \n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent by Stand Up To Racism Wales\, Wales TUC Cymru and 3 others\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCardiff City Hall / Neuadd y Ddinas Caerdydd\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPublic  · Anyone on or off Facebook\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESIST RACISM\nCARDIFF (London and Glasgow)\nMarch and Rally for UN Anti Racism Day\nCalled By Stand Up to Racism Wales\, Wales TUC\, Race Council Cymru\, EYST\, Race Alliance Wales.\nGet you organisation to back it!\nOrganise Transport!\nDONT LET THEM DIVIDE US!\n*Refugees Welcome\n*Stop the Rwanda Plan\n*Black Lives Matter\n*No racism\, no fascism\n*Stand Up To racism\, Islamophobia\, antisemitism & Sinophobia\n*Stop scapegoating Gypsies\, Roma & Travellers
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/resist-racism-cardiff-march-and-rally-for-un-anti-racism-day/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wales TUC":MAILTO:swaihongho@tuc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230322T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200110
CREATED:20230322T115853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T121624Z
UID:1618-1679509800-1679515200@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Lobbying for PR
DESCRIPTION:Join our last online event before the local elections to find out what’s next in the #Labour4PR National Policy Forum campaign. When members return from canvassing in early May\, we’ll be coming together to lobby key parts of the party for a commitment to electoral reform in the policy programme. \nIn early May we’ll be holding mass meetings between members and their elected regional NPF representatives all over the UK\, to set out why the next Labour government needs to scrap First Past the Post. \nAnd in late May\, you’re invited to a mass lobby of Parliament – calling on MPs of all parties to sort out our political system by backing a fair voting system. \nWith the party’s consultation closing on 17 March\, the L4ND team will talk you through this important second phase of the NPF campaign. Come along to find out everything you need to know.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/lobbying-for-pr/
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:20230403T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230403T144500
DTSTAMP:20260403T200110
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T151209Z
UID:1644-1680526800-1680533100@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:MVM North Yorkshire and York at NEU Teachers Conference
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at our street event at the NEU Teachers Conference\, Harrogate\nMVM will be leafletting Teachers from all over UK in their lunchbreak from the NEU Conference. We will also have a display table\, all being well. Please join us there if you can. All hands on deck to get teachers aware of the FPTP – PR issue; and to raise profile of MVM as an organisation opposing FPTP corruption. \n\nMonday\, April 3\, 2023\n12:00 AM  1:45 PM\nHarrogate Convention Centre (map)\nMeet at Entrance 1 between 12.00 and 12.15.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/mvm-north-yorkshire-and-york-at-neu-teachers-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230405T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230405T144500
DTSTAMP:20260403T200110
CREATED:20230328T151442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T151513Z
UID:1645-1680699600-1680705900@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:MVM North Yorkshire and York at NEU Teachers Conference\, Harrogate
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at our street event at the NEU Teachers Conference\, Harrogate\nMVM will be leafletting Teachers from all over UK in their lunchbreak from the NEU Conference. We will also have a display table\, all being well. Please join us there if you can. All hands on deck to get teachers aware of the FPTP – PR issue; and to raise profile of MVM as an organisation opposing FPTP corruption. \n\nWednesday\, April 5\, 2023\n12:00 PM  1:45 PM\nHarrogate Convention Centre (map)\nMeet at Entrance 1 between 12.00 and 12.15.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/mvm-north-yorkshire-and-york-at-neu-teachers-conference-harrogate/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230413T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230413T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200110
CREATED:20230328T150029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T150824Z
UID:1643-1681416000-1681423200@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:MVM Oxfordshire debate and Councils for PR announcement!
DESCRIPTION:Join the debate with Make Votes Matter and top speakers including Layla Moran MP for  Oxford West & Abingdon Thursday 13 April 2023 at 7 p.m.\nat The Wesley Memorial Church\, New Inn Hall Street\, Oxford\, OX1 2DH \nFind out what your local councillors think of PR as we announce the results of our Councils for PR survey. \n 
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/mvm-oxfordshire-debate-and-councils-for-pr-announcement/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230415T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200110
CREATED:20230412T154612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T154612Z
UID:1672-1681581600-1681587000@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Straight to the Facts: In Conversation with Will Moy - Sheffield
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the University of Sheffield \nIn the wake of a spate of high profile fake news stories and disinformation\, calls for fact checking have reached new heights\, but can fact checking really save public debate? Is it able to meet public demands? Or is political speech so polarised that it is no longer possible to establish commonly held facts? At this event\, Will Moy\, the Chief Executive of Full Fact\, shares his insight from over a decade working at the forefront of the fact checking debate. Responding to new findings from a team of University of Sheffield academics\, this event asks whether public debate is condemned to be inherently unhealthy\, or whether fact checking can restore democratic debate. \nWill Moy is the Chief Executive of Full Fact\, the UK’s only independent fact checking organisation\, which checks claims made by politicians\, interest groups and the media. Full Fact work to counter bad information and expose the harm misleading claims can have. Will has worked at Full Fact since 2009 and is a leading voice in efforts to counter disinformation and bring about more informed public debate.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/straight-to-the-facts-in-conversation-with-will-moy-sheffield/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230421
DTSTAMP:20260403T200110
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T113735Z
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SUMMARY:Unison - 2023 National Health Care Service Group Conference - Bournemouth
DESCRIPTION:Members can now request to be register to attend the 2023 National Health Care Service Group Conference. The Online Conferencing System (OCS) is now open to allow branches to register delegates and submit motions in line with the rule-book requirements.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/unison-2023-national-health-care-service-group-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230421
DTSTAMP:20260403T200110
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T151542Z
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SUMMARY:126th STUC Congress - Dundee
DESCRIPTION:Congress comes at a pivotal moment for our movement. This past year\, our affiliate unions mobilised their members\, fighting\, campaigning and winning stunning successes for workers against the Scottish Government\, public bodies and private employers during this unrelenting cost-of-living crisis. With outstanding disputes and an incoming UK Government Tory Strikes Bill\, our Congress acts as the direct platform for workers to campaign and collectivise against poverty\, discrimination and inequality in and outwith the workplace. \nCongress is set to be addressed by: \n• Humza Yousaf MSP\, First Minister of Scotland (Monday 17th April) \n• Angela Rayner MP\, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party (Tuesday 18th April) \n• Roz Foyer\, STUC General Secretary (Tuesday 18th April) \n• Paul Nowak\, TUC General Secretary (Tuesday 18th April) \n• Andrea Bradley\, STUC Women’s Committee Chair (Tuesday 18th April) \n• Anas Sarwar MSP\, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party (Wednesday 19th April) \nThis year’s congress will attract over 350 delegates and visitors\, representing 37 trade unions and 20 trade union councils. Issues debated by Congress include: \n\nSaving our public services – fairer taxes for Scotland\nNational care service & public ownership in Scotland\nTackling the energy crisis\nSafe travel for workers\nBuffer zones\n\nApplications to attend as a visitor can be made by emailing Louise Ireland at lireland@stuc.org.uk \nCongress paperwork including motions and the programme can be found on our documents page.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/126th-stuc-congress-dundee/
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SUMMARY:PCS National Climate Week launch
DESCRIPTION:The first PCS National Climate Week is taking place from 17 to 21 April. \nTo launch the week\, there will be an online lunchtime event open to all members on Monday 17 April from 1-2pm. \nClimate Crisis\, Energy and Cost of Living Crisis \nSpeakers: Matthew Crighton Scotland Just Transition Partnership\, Living Wages on Living Planet\, Sabrina Espeleta War on Want\, Profiting from Hunger. \nThe aim of National Climate Week is to raise awareness and educate on climate and environmental issues across the union and why this is a trade union issue. For example by highlighting how the energy\, climate and cost of living crises connect to issues of low pay\, and therefore are central to our wider industrial aims. \nPlease join this event and think about running your own within your branch or workplace. This can be from running a stall to a lunchtime talk on an issue of interest to members. \nJoining instructions are on the PCS website.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/pcs-national-climate-week-launch/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:AI@Work: a TUC conference on the implications of AI in the workplace - London
DESCRIPTION:What is it like being managed by AI? What is the impact of AI in different sectors of work\, like health\, education and the creative arts? \nAs what has become known as the ‘fourth industrial revolution’ unfolds\, how will legislators\, regulators and policy makers respond? \nThe TUC is bringing together unions\, politicians\, regulators\, think tanks\, lawyers\, technologists and employers to explore these questions and share ideas about how we can ensure that everyone benefits from advances in technology at work. \nJoin us for breakfast at the TUC’s Congress House\, and then spend a morning in our Council Chamber for a lively discussion between some of the leading thinkers in the AI space. \nIn this fast-moving context of data reform\, the AI White Paper\, the EU AI Act\, and ground-breaking technological developments like ChatGPT and DALL-E\, there will be plenty to consider. \nThe TUC will also launch a TUC Education e-learning programme on AI at work. \nSandwich lunch also served
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/aiwork-a-tuc-conference-on-the-implications-of-ai-in-the-workplace-london/
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SUMMARY:Access to Work Webinar
DESCRIPTION:A 90 minute webinar to help activists and members better support disabled members in obtaining Access to Work\, the government scheme that can help pay for reasonable adjustments at work. \nThe webinar will also look at how to give disabled members the tools to obtain Access to Work for themselves and will hear from members about their experience of getting support.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/access-to-work-webinar/
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SUMMARY:We're all coming together to help Sort The System - online rally
DESCRIPTION:We’re all coming together to help Sort The System.   \nSort The System – The Lobby for Equal Votes – will bring hundreds of people to Westminster on 24 May to demand that our MPs back a change in the voting system – so that everyone has a vote that counts equally. \nTo prepare for that\, join us on zoom for a virtual rally on the evening of 18 April to find out why Sort The System is going to be our biggest opportunity yet to make the case for Proportional Representation. \nHear from senior politicians like Stephen Kinnock\, Tommy Shepherd and Zack Polanski about why mass lobbies like Sort The System are important – and why now is the time! \nAlongside them will be senior figures from across the democracy movement\, including Tom Brake (Unlock Democracy)\, Jess Garland (ERS)\, Laura Parker (L4ND)\, Nancy Platts (Politics for the Many)\, and MVM’s own Klina Jordan. \nTogether\, they’ll be able to answer any questions you may have about Sort The System and provide advice on how to engage MPs of all parties in a conversation about electoral reform. \nBook your place
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/were-all-coming-together-to-help-sort-the-system-online-rally/
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SUMMARY:Our Broken Politics: How Can We Rebuild Our Democracy? Sheffield and online
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Sheffield For Democracy \nHow can we prevent a Government that was elected on a minority of votes steering our politics towards empowering and privileging the elite\, whilst undermining the principles of equal rights\, equal participation and equal opportunities? \nFrom making it harder to vote by requiring photo ID\, to outlawing some forms of demonstration\, the rights of everyone to participate equally are being undermined: we need a major rethink in how our democratic system is structured. \nWe need an elected Upper Chamber of Parliament; power shared between national and local government; and equality in our voting system so that everyone’s vote counts. But how to get there? \nSpeakers\nDarren Hughes\, Director of the Electoral Reform Society and Councillor Abtisam Mohamed\, Labour Party
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/our-broken-politics-how-can-we-rebuild-our-democracy/
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SUMMARY:Wales TUC Greener Workplaces Network
DESCRIPTION:How can we support nature and create greener and healthier workplaces?\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue: Hybrid – join online via Teams or in-person at the Wales TUC offices\, 1 Cathedral Road\, Cardiff CF11 9SD \nRegister now \nNature is in crisis. We are facing an ‘age of extinction’\, with animals and plants being lost at an unprecedented rate. In Wales\, as many as one in six species is at risk. But although the situation is grave\, there are many simple actions we can take that can both positively support nature and create greener and healthier workplaces. \nJoin us at this friendly network which is open to all trade union officers\, reps and activists with an interest in tackling the climate and nature emergencies. Find out what actions unions are taking and how you can get involved and make a difference. We’ll be looking at some global and national campaigns calling for wider changes to support nature\, as well as practical actions that you can take to make your workplace both more wildlife friendly and better for human health too. \nTopics covered as part of the session will include: \n\nFind out how to get involved in Climate Cymru’s new ‘nature positive’ campaign\nLearn how to make your workplace ‘Bee Friendly’ with Friends of the Earth Cymru\nTaking action to tackle workplace environmental and health hazards that harm people and nature – such as artificial grass\, glyphosate and other toxic substances – new resources from the Hazards Campaign\nShare your own examples and ideas of positive workplace action to support wildlife and nature\n\nWe’ll also be looking ahead and planning for upcoming Clean Air Day and Big Green Week in June\, sharing ideas for workplace events. There will be opportunities to join breakout discussion groups and network with other reps. Register here.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/wales-tuc-greener-workplaces-network/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wales TUC":MAILTO:swaihongho@tuc.org.uk
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SUMMARY:The legacy of Stephen Lawrence - 30 years on
DESCRIPTION:Join the TUC and Dr Neville Lawrence on the 30th anniversary marking the death of Stephen Lawrence and the ongoing fight to secure racial justice. \nOn 22 April 1993\, Stephen Lawrence\, aged 18\, was racially attacked and murdered by a group of white men. His attackers were arrested but never charged. The handling of the case by the Met Police was riddled with racism. \nFour years after the murder\, the then Home Secretary\, Jack Straw\, launched a public inquiry into his death that found the Metropolitan Police to be institutionally racist\, and that this had obstructed the arrest and conviction of Stephen’s murderers. \nThis is what led the TUC to establish its first anti-racism task group – the Stephen Lawrence Task Group – to oversee the work of trade unions to tackle institutional racism. \nDecades on\, institutional racism still remains a challenge at work and in wider society. The trade union movement will continue to call out and challenge racism whenever and wherever it exists.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/the-legacy-of-stephen-lawrence-30-years-on/
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SUMMARY:Usdaw Annual Delegate Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM) is the biggest and most important event in the Union’s calendar. \nThe four-day conference brings together elected reps from across the UK and all Usdaw sectors to decide the Union’s policies and priorities for the coming year. \nIt involves debates\, and votes\, on propositions\, and statements from the National Executive Council as well as rule change proposals. A variety of high profile guest speakers also attend. \nIf you are an active rep you may want to participate in the ADM. Branches may also wish to send members as visitors. Find out more from your local Usdaw office. \nWhat is the timetable? \n\nA Preliminary Agenda Paper\, including all the propositions will be circulated in late January to which branches can send amendments by end February.\nAt the same time branches will be asked to elect their delegates and visitors before mid March.\nIn April the Interim Agenda Paper will be sent out along with the Annual Report and Executive Council Statements.\nTwo weeks later delegates and visitors credentials will be issued.\n\nTo get a flavour of previous ADMs you can check out the coverage in back copies of Arena and Network. \nUsdaw’s booklet A Guide to the ADM is also available to download below or you can get a copy from your local Usdaw office. \nFollow us on Twitter or Instagram for the latest updates @UsdawUnion and remember to use #Usdaw23
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/usdaw-annual-delegate-meeting/
LOCATION:Winter Gardens\, Blackpool
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SUMMARY:Delivering for Workers: Electoral Reform - USDAW conference - Blackpool
DESCRIPTION:Join Labour for a New Democracy and the Electoral Reform Society for a discussion on how Proportional Representation delivers a better deal for workers. \nRefreshments provided
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/delivering-for-workers-electoral-reform-usdaw-conference-blackpool/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Labour for a New Democracy":MAILTO:hello@labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
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