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SUMMARY:National Hazards Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Hazards Conference is one of the biggest conferences for trade union safety reps and activists consisting of a mixture of plenary sessions\, meetings and a comprehensive workshop programme. You can attend in person at Keele University\, Stoke on Trent\, or remotely via online streaming. \n\nTo apply contact hazconf@gmhazards.org.uk\nMore details www.hazardscampaign.org.uk\nSponsorship Please support the conference Sponsorship form\n\nSIGN UP! Either via this Form or on Eventbrite \n#HAZ2023
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/national-hazards-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230902T120000
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SUMMARY:Reading - Reading Pride Street Stall
DESCRIPTION:Join your local MVM group in promoting the change from FPTP to PR. We’ll be on our stand 11am-5pm.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/reading-reading-pride-street-stall/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230907T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230907T180000
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SUMMARY:South Asian History Month Event
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a special event to mark South Asian History Month\, with a programme packed full of workshops and discussion sessions. \nAGENDA \n10:00             Refreshments \n10:30             Welcome and Introductions (Rupinder Panesar\, Nashila Premji\, Shirley-Allen-Jackson\, Matt Pointon\, WEA) \nPossibly opening speakers – Lee Barron (TUC)\, Simon Parkinson (WEA)\, an Asian MP \n10:50             Fashion Workers Advice Bureau – Leicester (FAB-L) \n11:20             Rebecca Sixsmith-Hughes & Adam Alarakhia (CWU) – building South Asian activism in the unions \n11:50             Break \n12:00             Indi Deol (DesiBlitz) – Film on South Asians from East Africa \n12:30             Panel discussion (chaired by Rupinder Panesar) \n13:00             Lunch & networking with stalls \n14:00             Workshops – choose from: \n#1: Abda Khan\, Culturally-sensitive communications \n#2: Keith Lewis and Sohail: Harmful gambling in the Asian community \n#3: Potential third workshop on building Asian activism by Rebecca Sixsmith-Hughes \n15:00             Poetry and presentation from Sharena Lee Satti \n15:30             Discussion\, Q&A\, closing remarks and networking (Rupinder Panesar) \n16:00             Close
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/south-asian-history-month-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230907T200000
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SUMMARY:HOW DID OTHER DEMOCRACIES GET PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION?
DESCRIPTION:How did other democracies get proportional representation? What can we learn from them? These are the questions that Dr. Dennis Pilon will be hoping to answer at the virtual webinar we’re co-hosting on 7th September. You can register for the event here: https://buff.ly/3P7e1f7
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/how-did-other-democracies-get-proportional-representation/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230909T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200316
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SUMMARY:Street Stall\, Skelmersdale\, Sefton & West Lancs
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at our stall in Skelmersdale!\nCan you join us to send a message to our local First Past the Post supporting MPs\, Ashley Dalton and Bill Esterson\, that there is a public demand for PR.\nIn the run up to the Labour Party conference we’re running street stalls in Skelmersdale (9th Sept) and Formby (16 Sept) to collect postcards from members of the public who want PR\, to send to Ashley and Bill. \nOn 9th September we’ll be in Skem on the walkway between the library\, the swimming pool and the Concourse from 10-13.00hrs. \nPlease come along to meet fellow PR supporters and to show there is a public demand for PR. If you’ve never done a street stall before don’t worry\, we’ll buddy you up with one of our experienced volunteers. \nPlease reply by email to mvm.sefton.wl@gmail.com if you can help at one of the stalls.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/street-stall-skelmersdale-sefton-west-lancs/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230915
DTSTAMP:20260403T200316
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T072904Z
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SUMMARY:TUC Congress 2023
DESCRIPTION:The 155th annual TUC Congress will be held in Liverpool from the 10-13 September 2023.  Further information available from the general TUC events page. \nBackground\nCongress is the policy making body of the TUC; the annual congress normally meets for four days each year during September. Each affiliated union can send delegates. At congress motions are proposed and discussed and form the basis of the TUC’s work for the next year. Congress is usually attended by about 600 delegates from 48 affiliated unions\, has an exhibition\, a comprehensive fringe programme and receptions and an annual General Council dinner. \nAround 3\,000 people would normally come through the doors over the course of the four days to take part in debate\, the fringe\, to exhibit or to report on the policy debates at Congress. This is a high-profile media event\, widely regarded as the first big set piece occasion after the summer break\, before the start of the political party conferences. \n 
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/tuc-congress-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230911T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230911T120000
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SUMMARY:LSE Women's Network - Coffee Morning - online
DESCRIPTION:London and the Southeast Women’s network is having a virtual coffee morning. The event is being held via Teams\, Come along for an informal chat about the issues of the day. \nAll women in the London and the Southeast are welcome to join \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Contact\n\ncontact: londonse@pcs.org.uk
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/lse-womens-network-coffee-morning-online/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230912T134500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230912T150000
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SUMMARY:Safe Passage for Refugees: PCS TUC Fringe event
DESCRIPTION:PCS has been at the forefront of campaigning for a safe and legal means for refugees to claim asylum without resort to the dangerous Channel crossing in small boats and free from the exploitation by those that profit from it. \nLast year\, PCS in partnership with Care4Calais published our ‘Safe Passage for Refugees: humane alternative to the Rwanda policy’ paper\, which garnered support across the trade union movement and beyond. \nWith the government’s Illegal Migration Act receiving Royal Assent in July this year\, the context of our campaign is shifting and adapting.  This fringe meeting will address that and discuss how the movement can take forward the campaign for refugees’ rights. \nThe event will be chaired by PCS national president Fran Heathcote and speakers include: Mark Serwotka\, PCS general secretary; Clare Moseley\, founder of Care4Calais; Weyman Bennett\, Stand up to Racism.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/safe-passage-for-refugees-pcs-tuc-fringe-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230912T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230912T210000
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SUMMARY:How proportional representation can unlock economic equality - TUC fringe
DESCRIPTION:TUC fringe with tapas\, wine\, beer and soft drinks. \n  \nEconomic equality cannot be achieved without political equality. To achieve that we need a fairer voting system so the voices of working people are heard clearly in Westminster at all times. \nSpeakers: \n\nJohn McDonnell MP\nDr. Justine Mercer\, UCU President\nMaria Iacovou\, Professor in Quantitative Sociology – University of Cambridge and LCER\nMark Serwotka\, General Secretary PCS\nRob Ford\, Professor of Political Science – University of Manchester\nChaired by: Lynn Henderson\, Chair\, Politics for the Many\n\n  \nDescription: \nA growing number of unions are now backing a proportional voting system (PR) because they can see the current system isn’t working for working people. \nPR is about ensuring that workers’ rights and pay improve over time. It’s about reversing the trend where FPTP over-represents governments hostile to working people and\, as a consequence\, sees their rights and conditions eroded over time. \nJoin us in a sociable environment to get your questions answered and hear about how PR can ensure trade unionists always have a seat at the table.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/how-proportional-representation-can-unlock-economic-equality-tuc-fringe/
LOCATION:Revolución de Cuba\, Unit 17\, Liverpool\, L3 4AF
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230915T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230922T180000
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SUMMARY:Green UNISON Week
DESCRIPTION:This September\, the union will once again be supporting and encouraging branches to mark Green UNISON Week\, using it to celebrate\, discuss and share how the union is working to green public services. \nFrom Friday 15th to Friday 22nd of September inclusive\, branches across the UK will be asked to consider organising a week of activities to call for urgent action to tackle climate change. \nFind out more about Green UNISON Week.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/green-unison-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230916T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230916T140000
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SUMMARY:Street stall\, Formby Village\, Sefton & West Lancs
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at our stall in Formby Village!\nCan you join us to send a message to our local First Past the Post supporting MPs\, Ashley Dalton and Bill Esterson\, that there is a public demand for PR.\nIn the run up to the Labour Party conference we’re running street stalls in Skelmersdale (9th Sept) and Formby (16 Sept) to collect postcards from members of the public who want PR\, to send to Ashley and Bill. \nOn 16th September we’ll be in Formby village at the junction of Chapel Lane and Three Tuns Lane from 10-13.00hrs. \nPlease come along to meet fellow PR supporters and to show there is a public demand for PR. If you’ve never done a street stall before don’t worry\, we’ll buddy you up with one of our experienced volunteers. \nPlease reply by email to mvm.sefton.wl@gmail.com if you can help at one of the stalls.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/street-stall-formby-village-sefton-west-lancs/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230919T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200316
CREATED:20230831T163847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T163847Z
UID:1822-1695128400-1695135600@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:LSE Women's Network Event - Spy Cops Scandal - hybrid
DESCRIPTION:Women activists speaking about their fight for justice after being deceived into intimate relationships with undercover police. \nBetween 1968 and at least 2010\, 139 undercover police officers were sent on deployments and spied on more than 1\,000 mainly left wing and progressive groups. At least 6 undercover officers deceived women into intimate relationships  during their covert deployments \nThis is a hybrid event being held in person at the Civil Service Club (lunch provided) and virtually via Zoom.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/lse-womens-network-event-spy-cops-scandal-hybrid/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230921T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230921T143000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T162031Z
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SUMMARY:How to have conversations about climate change that matter
DESCRIPTION:In a world where most people now accept that climate change is real\, what stops people from engaging in this vital issue? \nUnison has teamed up with Larger Us – which works to build broader coalitions for change – to deliver free online training to anyone who wants to up their game when it comes to climate conversations. \nThis webinar explains the project in detail and explores what the training will look like and what this pilot project will involve. \nYou can find out more and register here.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/how-to-have-conversations-about-climate-change-that-matter/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230924T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230924T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T200316
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T164209Z
UID:1824-1695582900-1695586500@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Liberal Democrat Conference: ‘Clean up our politics to restore our democracy’
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Liberal Democrats for Electoral Reform\, with Unlock Democracy\, Make Votes Matter and Electoral Reform Society \nSleaze scandals bursting out from the corridors of power; MPs second jobs and big money funding; absolute power for governments despite winning less than half the votes – no wonder people decide their votes are wasted. What’s the reform agenda? \nSpeakers include: \n\n\nChristine Jardine MP\, Cabinet Office Spokesperson \n\n\nJess Sargeant\, Associate Director\, Institute for Government \n\n\nTom Brake\, Director\, Unlock Democracy \n\n\nKlina Jordan\, Chief Executive\, Make Votes Matter \n\n\nNote: You have to be registered for the Party Conference to attend this meeting. \nMeyrick Suite\, Bournemouth International Centre
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/liberal-democrat-conference-clean-up-our-politics-to-restore-our-democracy/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231101
DTSTAMP:20260403T200316
CREATED:20231019T145603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T145833Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:Join us in ‘Saluting Our Sisters’ and the #WEMATTER movement during Black History Month 2023 \nThe theme Saluting our Sisters pays homage to black women who had contributions ignored\, ideas appropriated\, and voices silenced. \n2023 LISTINGS
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/black-history-month/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T150000
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SUMMARY:West Yorkshire - Otley Street Stall
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at our street stall!\nSaturday 21st November we are holding a stall in Otley\, Kirkgate opposite the Black Horse Hotel. 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-otley-street-stall/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200316
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T113059Z
UID:1847-1697889600-1697904000@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:2023 TUC Midlands Equalities Conference
DESCRIPTION:The annual TUC Midlands Equalities Conference will be held this year at Unite’s regional office in Birmingham. \n (Unite the Union\, 30 Jennens Rd\, Birmingham\, B7 4EH\, 11am\, 21 October) \nThe conference will hear from national trade union speakers as well as from the various equality networks and committees in the midlands about their work. \nWorkshops will also be held whereby attendees will be able to discuss\, in depth\, with the various equality strands to help shape the work and priority of our equalities work for the forthcoming year.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/2023-tuc-midlands-equalities-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200316
CREATED:20231019T132847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T134600Z
UID:1859-1697896800-1697911200@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Resisting Thatcherism in 1980s Sheffield
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 21st October\, Sheffield Transformed is hosting a workshop that will explore how left-wing activists and politicians in 1980s Sheffield attempted to resist the dominance of Thatcherism and implement their own political ideas. \nDuring the 1980s\, the term ‘Socialist Republic of South Yorkshire’ was coined to describe the region’s left-wing political culture. With contributions from historians and local campaigners\, this workshop will examine the left-wing\, trade union\, feminist\, and anti-racist activism that made up the Socialist Republic. \nThrough presentations and group discussion\, we’ll examine the extent to which there was a concerted and successful attempt to build a left-wing alternative to Thatcherite ideology in Sheffield. We’ll discuss what we can learn from this pivotal period in political history and how we can apply it to our present situation. \nA full programme for the day is available here\, which includes some suggested further reading and resources. As well as the scheduled sessions\, there will also be an exhibition of local political memorabilia and photographs from the 1980s that people can view during the breaks and at the end of the event. \nTickets are free but\, as Sheffield Transformed has no regular source of funding\, any donations will help us to host future events. \nThank you to GMB\, NEU\, the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign\, Sheffield Trades Council\, UCU and Unite for generously supporting this event. \nGuest speakers \n\nSheena Clarke – local councillor from period\nDamon Fairclough – writer and photographer\nKate Flannery – local activist\nSarah Kenny – historian\nDaisy Payling – historian\nAnandi Ramamurthy – academic\nEmma Rattenbury – local activist
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/resisting-thatcherism-in-1980s-sheffield/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231027
DTSTAMP:20260403T200316
CREATED:20231019T160054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T160637Z
UID:1877-1698022800-1698281999@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Training Camp for Coordinators of Citizens' Assemblies - Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:The first ever training camp in the UK! Join us to explore deliberative democracy and the minutiae of the design of citizens’ assemblies. \nWhat is it \nThe Training Camp is a comprehensive course for present and future coordinators of citizens’ assemblies worldwide. Our experience in supporting and running deliberative processes has taught us many lessons and led us to develop our own\, quality-driven\, values-based methodology that we would now love to bring to the broader community of practitioners. We envision a world where citizens’ assemblies are well designed\, held to high quality standards\, and executed with confidence\, ease\, and joy. Capacity building is an essential ingredient of making that happen. \nWho is it for \nThe Training Camp is intended for members of organizations and groups interested in designing and running citizens’ assemblies – with or without prior experience. We also happily welcome unaffiliated individuals with a passion for democratic innovation and systemic reform.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/training-camp-for-coordinators-of-citizens-assemblies-birmingham/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231029
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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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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;TZID=Europe/London:20231027T193000
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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:20231030T080000
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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:20231101T110000
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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;VALUE=DATE:20231106
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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:20231107T100000
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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;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T130000
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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:20231111T090000
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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:20231111T110000
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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;VALUE=DATE:20231113
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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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