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SUMMARY:Strike together\, re-ballot together\, win together - RCN in Brighton
DESCRIPTION:Join this very special meeting during the RCN’s congress this year in Brighton. As unions across health and education being important re-ballots\, we are calling this meeting to link together trade unionists across Brighton and Hove. \nGovernment has failed to offer meaningful deals\, with both RCN and NEU members voting to reject in large numbers. Alongside poor offers\, the Government has moved to ban strikes using the courts\, rather than talks. \nDue to the anti union legislation\, both the RCN and NEU have to begin a re-ballot in furthering their campaigns. \nAs the RCN Congress is in the city\, we want to take this opportunity to organise this important meeting to bring together delegates from RCN congress and other trade unionists in the city to discuss how we can Strike together\, Re-ballot together and Win together. \nAll are welcome to join us at the Tudor room\, Old Ship Hotel\, 4 minutes walk from the Brighton centre at 6pm. \nBe a part of this important joint union meeting and continue to support workers taking action. \nConfirmed speakers include members of the RCN\, BMA and others to be announced.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/1707/
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SUMMARY:Our Work Matters campaign launch - Justice for Outsourced Facilities Workers
DESCRIPTION:The Our Work Matters is a collaborative joint union campaign led by members of trade unions who represent outsourced workers and supported by the TUC. \nRegister for online campaign launch on Wed 17 May 2023 \nJoin our online call on Wednesday 17 May at 7pm for the launch of the Our Work Matters campaign. Come along to learn about how you can win pay rises and improve your working conditions. \nYou’ll hear from cleaners\, security guards\, porters and caterers who are campaigning for better pay and fairer treatment at work. \nAnd we’ll talk about how we can work together to improve working life for all outsourced workers. \nThis is your chance to shape this campaign from the very beginning. \nSo register now\, share the link with your colleagues and join the call on Wednesday 17 May.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/our-work-matters-campaign-launch-justice-for-outsourced-facilities-workers/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Democracy Drinks - London
DESCRIPTION:Are you working on issues of democracy in the UK\, or perhaps you’d like to strike up a conversation with those that are? Whether you work in the field or are simply curious to know more\, this is for you. Meet new faces (and old ones) over a drink\, and chat about the latest democracy gossip. \n#DemocracyDrinks are a great way of making new contacts and catching up with people you know; for testing ideas and planning actions; for moral support and inspiration -or just catching the latest democracy gossip. \nHeld in cities around the world from Budapest to Kathmandu\, #DemocracyDrinks are bringing together fellow democracy thinkers and doers for an evening of informal conversation\, collaboration and networking. \nThis is a joint event\, brought to you by the UK Democracy Network and Unlock Democracy. \nDemocracy Network are a network of people and organisations working on issues of power\, democracy and voice throughout the UK. We aim to connect and work with others to build a stronger democracy fit for the 21st century. We do this through connecting people and supporting collaboration\, increasing knowledge\, skills and resources\, and coordinating influencing strategies and action. Join the network here. \nUnlock Democracy campaign for real democracy protected by a new and codified constitution that is built and owned by the people. Unlock are building a movement demanding democracy\, working to transform the UK’s political system into one that is more democratic than it ever has been. \nRefreshments and snacks will be provided.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/democracy-drinks-london/
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SUMMARY:Demanding Democracy: Reinventing Politics for the 21st Century - Stretford
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 10th anniversary of STIR magazine lecture “Demanding Democracy” with leading democratic theorist Carne Ross. \nTo mark the 10th anniversary of STIR magazine – on the evening before Stir to Action’s Playground for the New Economy Festival – we’re hosting a lecture on democracy delivered by Carne Ross\, a writer and thinker on new forms of economy and democracy to meet the demands of the 21st century. A former British diplomat who resigned over the Iraq War\, Carne founded and led Independent Diplomat\, the world’s first ever non-profit diplomatic advisory group\, working with democracy groups and liberation movements from Kosovo to the Western Sahara and Syria. Carne has contributed to many major publications and broadcast outlets\, and is the author of two books\, most recently The Leaderless Revolution: how ordinary people can take power and change politics in the 21st Century. \nYou can buy our 10th anniversary issue here.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/demanding-democracy-reinventing-politics-for-the-21st-century-stretford/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230518T213000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE LECTURE: Class mobilisation and class consciousness: language and the ‘practical moment’
DESCRIPTION:John Foster with Jonathan White in the Chair \nThis lecture will examine the role of language in class mobilisation and why such moments are both difficult to sustain and critical for social transformation
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/online-lecture-class-mobilisation-and-class-consciousness-language-and-the-practical-moment/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Solidarity Social - Lambeth & Hackney NEU in Bethnal Green
DESCRIPTION:Solidarity Social \nCalled by Lambeth NEU\, Hackney NEU\, NHS Workers Say NO! and UCU London \n6pm-7pm \nMeeting with speakers from NEU activists\, workers from NHS\, UCU\, RMT and CWU \n7pm-10pm \nSocial supported by Strike Club London \nFrom 6pm \nFriday 19th May \nRich Mix\, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road\, London E1 6LA \nBooking is essential \nGet your free ticket here
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/solidarity-social-lambeth-hackney-neu-in-bethnal-green/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230520T180000
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SUMMARY:We Make Tomorrow Conference - Manchester
DESCRIPTION:We Make Tomorrow\, supported by UNISON\, PCS\, War On Want\, NHS Workers Say No\, Doctors in Unite\, Campaign Against Climate Change and more\, is a one day conference for building workers power on climate and crisis. \nThe conference will bring together union reps\, members and other workers from every key sector\, with union officials\, climate justice activists and international guests. Together we will dig into what climate change really means for workers and how rising energy prices\, inflation\, falling wages and the climate crisis are not only connected but being driven by the same systems. \nWe start from the perspective that climate change is not a “green” issue per se\, but fundamentally an issue for workers and social justice. From health and safety threats to the rising cost of living and from job losses to attacks on pay and conditions\, change is unavoidable and workers’ power is more vital than ever. Join us to build it…
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/we-make-tomorrow-conference-manchester/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230520T173000
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SUMMARY:Levellers Day - Burford\, Oxfordshire
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 20 May 2023 \nRepublicanism then and now \n10.30 Singing in the churchyard \n11.00 The Commemoration\, led by the Reverend Canon Professor Mark Chapman\, followed by the laying of posies \n11.30 The march round Burford – singing the Internationale as the march sets off \n12.15 Lunch break \n13.30 Confirmed speakers to date for the Levellers Day debate Republicanism & democracy now \n\nSymon Hill history tutor at the Workers’ Education Association (WEA)\nMáximo Molina Gutiérrez from Colectivo de Olvidados por la Transicion (Group of those forgotten by transition – meaning the transition to democracy from Francoism to the Spanish Republic c.1976-1980)\n\n15.00 Break \n15.15 Confirmed speakers to date for the Levellers Day conversation Republicanism & democracy then \n\nDr Jonathan Healey Oxford University and author of “Blazing World”\nDr Imogen Peck Assistant Professor in British History at Birmingham\n\n16.30 Close \n\n 
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/levellers-day-burford-oxfordshire/
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ORGANIZER;CN="SERTUC":MAILTO:lese@tuc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230520T120000
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SUMMARY:Marx Memorial Library at 90: Clerkenwell Our Home Our Radical History - London
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Day aimed at those who live and work in the area \njoin us for feature tours\, refreshments and explore our archives on radical Clerkenwell \n\nSaturday\, 20 May 2023 – 11:00am\n\, 37A Clerkenwell Green\, London\, EC1R 0DU\nContact\nEmail: m.jump@marx-memorial-library.org.uk\nPhone: 02072531485\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/marx-memorial-library-at-90-clerkenwell-our-home-our-radical-history/
LOCATION:Marx Memorial Library\, 37a Clerkenwell Green\, London\, EC1R 0DU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Building a Movement for Democratic Change: Campaigns\, Advocacy & More - online
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss what effective campaigning and advocacy looks like for us as a sector and how we can collaborate for greater impact. \nWe’ve been busy thinking about what effective campaigns and advocacy looks like for us as a sector\, in particular\, what’s worked and what needs improvement. There’s an opportunity for us as a network and as a sector to collaborate effectively\, and with high impact\, in the next year\, and we’d like to kickstart this process with a campaign co-development workshop.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/building-a-movement-for-democratic-change-campaigns-advocacy-more-online/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230522T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230522T210000
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SUMMARY:Emergency protest: Protect the right to strike - Westminster
DESCRIPTION:Multi-millionaire Tory politicians are attacking YOUR right to strike. \nThey’re planning to SACK key workers who take action to improve pay and conditions. \nJoin the emergency rally in Westminster to say: REJECT and REPEAL the Strikes Bill. \nWhy we are protesting\nWe can’t afford to lose the right to strike. But multi-millionaire Tory politicians are attacking our right to strike for better pay and fair treatment at work. \nThey’re planning to sack key workers who take action to improve pay and conditions. First they’re coming for paramedics\, firefighters and rail workers- but who will be next? \nJoin the emergency protest in Westminster to demand that MPs REJECT the Strikes Bill and to demand that opposition parties commit to REPEAL the Strikes Bill. \nThis is our last chance to save key workers’ jobs\, our last chance to save the right to a pay rise. We will not be silenced- come to the protest to make your voice heard. Protect the right to strike. \nThe attack on our right to strike has reached a critical point. On Monday\, the Strikes Bill returns to the House of Commons where MPs will cast their final vote. \nMPs will have a clear choice: will they support the right of working people to go on strike for fair pay? Or will they attack our fundamental rights and sack key workers if they take strike action? \nThe Tories have supported this bill at every stage\, and proved they will stop at nothing to hurt working people. They have seen the impact our strikes have had\, and know the public are on the side of striking workers. Their last resort is an outrageous attack on our right to strike. \nOn Monday\, as the bill goes through its final stages\, the TUC has called an emergency protest outside Parliament. Can you join and make your voice heard? \nAt the protest\, we will hear from key workers and union leaders on what we must do next. We will not give in until these laws are defeated. \nIf the Tories are going to attack our right to strike\, we need to make them pay a political price for it\, so that they don’t attack workers’ rights again. And we need to make sure that opposition parties are committed to repealing this terrible law if they are elected. So can you join our emergency protest to call on MPs to reject and repeal the Strikes Bill?
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/emergency-protest-protect-the-right-to-strike-westminster/
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SUMMARY:Reclaiming our Education System
DESCRIPTION:Part of a series of socialist policy seminars from the Socialist Campaign Group of MPs\, Momentum and the Labour Assembly Against Austerity \n\n\nReclaiming our Education System \nWe need radical change in our education system to reverse the damage done by over a decade of Tory cuts and underinvestment. \nJoin the discussion on building a program for education that tackles marketisation\, privatisation\, creeping centralised control and the chronic strain on our educators from early years through to higher education. \nFEATURING: \n• Daniel Kebede\, National Education Union’s next General Secretary \n• James Whiting\, General Secretary of the Socialist Educational Association \n• Nabeela Mowlana\, Chair of Young Labour \n• Ian Mearns MP and member of the Education Select Committee \n• Christine Blower\, Member of the House of Lords and former General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers \n  \nA well-funded education service\, accessible to all and not just the privileged few\, has a key role to play as part of a programme to redistribute wealth\, rejuvenate public services and tackle discrimination. Come along to discuss how we build it . \nThe online seminar takes place at 7PM\, Tuesday May 23rd – book your place and stay tuned for speaker announcements and more info! \n\n\n\nPart of a series of online socialist policy seminars. Organised by the Socialist Campaign Group of Labour MPs in partnership with the Labour Assembly Against Austerity & Momentum
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/reclaiming-our-education-system/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Workers Can Win organising school - online
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome at this free 5-week online training course based on the book “Workers Can Win! A Guide to Organising At Work” and delivered by the author\, Ian Allinson. \nTo order a cheap copy of the book\, see workers-can-win.info/buy. \nEach session will run from 7:30-9pm \nTue 2 May: Individual issues and organising\nTue 9 May: Choosing and framing issues\nTue 16 May: Organising conversations\nTue 23 May: Dealing with your union\nTue 30 May: Winning a strike \nRegister once for all the sessions. It is recommended to attend all the sessions\, but you are still welcome if that is not possible. \nThere are a series of Facebook events you can use to help promote the course\, or you can download a leaflet.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/workers-can-win-organising-school-online-4/
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SUMMARY:Sort the System - The Lobby for Equal Votes - London
DESCRIPTION:Sort The System is a mass lobby of Parliament to demand the fundamental change that our political system desperately needs. It will also be a great day out – with inspiring speakers\, a great experience\, and the chance to meet like-minded people from all walks of life. \nPolitics isn’t working. Life is getting harder and Westminster is letting it happen. \nOur politics is out of touch because Parliament doesn’t fairly reflect how we vote. We need Proportional Representation so everyone has a voice that counts. \nOn Wednesday 24 May\, people from every part of the UK are coming to Westminster to meet their MPs and tell them: it’s time to Sort The System! \nBook your place
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/sort-the-system-the-lobby-for-equal-votes-london/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230525T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230525T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220621
CREATED:20230515T120631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T120631Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE LECTURE: Class mobilisation and class consciousness: contemporary understandings - online
DESCRIPTION:Jonathan White with John Foster in the Chair. \nThis lecture will examine the current strike wave as a period of class mobilisation\, looking at the extent to which we can see class consciousness emerging within it and the offering thoughts on the prospects for sustaining and building this consciousness. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/online-lecture-class-mobilisation-and-class-consciousness-contemporary-understandings-online/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marx Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@marx-memorial-library.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230530T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230530T220000
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SUMMARY:Workers Can Win organising school - online
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome at this free 5-week online training course based on the book “Workers Can Win! A Guide to Organising At Work” and delivered by the author\, Ian Allinson. \nTo order a cheap copy of the book\, see workers-can-win.info/buy. \nEach session will run from 7:30-9pm \nTue 2 May: Individual issues and organising\nTue 9 May: Choosing and framing issues\nTue 16 May: Organising conversations\nTue 23 May: Dealing with your union\nTue 30 May: Winning a strike \nRegister once for all the sessions. It is recommended to attend all the sessions\, but you are still welcome if that is not possible. \nThere are a series of Facebook events you can use to help promote the course\, or you can download a leaflet.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/workers-can-win-organising-school-online-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230531T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230531T213000
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SUMMARY:Our Right to Resist - online rally
DESCRIPTION:Major online rally with: John McDonnell MP // Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP // Kate Osborne MP // Lord John Hendy KC // Zita Holbourne\, BARAC // Myriam Kane\, Black Liberation Alliance // Chantelle Lunt\, Black Lives Matter & Kill the Bill // Mish Rahman\, Labour NEC (pc) & Momentum NCG // Rob Poole\, Strikemap // Chris Peace\, Orgreave Truth & Justice Campaign // Hasan Patel\, Young Labour // Daniel Kebede\, NEU next GS// Fran Heathcote\, PCS President // Alex Gordon\, RMT President // Video message from Shami Chakrabarti.// Chair: Christine Blower. \nThe deeply unpopular Tory Government has had a major authoritarian shift – yet more anti-protest laws go alongside criminalising climate campaigners taking direct action\, draconian further restrictions on our right to strike\, and the so-called Public Order Bill – a new assault\, on top of years of attacks\, on our basic civil liberties and democratic rights. \nAs part of the growing resistance to this\, we are bringing together a wide range of voices to stand up for our right to resist and say no more. Be part of it. \nOpening Arise – An Online Festival of Left Ideas 2023. Tickets & further info here. Whilst all online events will stream for free\, as a volunteer organisation we are selling an initial batch of tickets to register for the entire festival in order to meet the digital infrastructure costs of such an ambitious project. Thanks to all the pages listed on social media\, who are kindly helping to promote the event.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/our-right-to-resist-online-rally/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230605T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230605T210000
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SUMMARY:The Good Friday Agreement at 25: Time for Irish Unity?
DESCRIPTION:With Michelle Gildernew MP\, Sinn Fein // John McDonnell MP // Geoff Bell\, author\, ‘The Twilight of Unionism’ // Chair: Rachel Garnham\, CLPD. \n  \nJoin us for a vital discussion on Ireland’s future and the prospects for real change\, 25 years on from the Good Friday Agreement. \nPart of Arise: An Online Festival of Left Ideas 2023. Tickets & further info here. \nYou can view all Arise Festival 2023 sessions here.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/the-good-friday-agreement-at-25-time-for-irish-unity/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230607T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220621
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SUMMARY:How can different levels of government work together to deliver levelling up? Hybrid event
DESCRIPTION:The government’s Levelling Up the United Kingdom white paper contained ambitious proposals to deliver a devolution deal to every area of England that wants one by 2030\, but the proliferation of regional authorities and directly elected mayors across England alongside different arrangements in the devolved nations can make co-operation and co-ordination difficult. This event will consider what structures and ways of working could help support cross-government action on levelling up. \nHow well have mayoral combined authorities (MCAs) worked with central government? Do mayoral combined authorities need a single point of contact in Whitehall or is it better to work directly with different departments? Have MCAs successfully encouraged cross-council working on levelling up? How can the UK government work more effectively with the devolved nations? \nTo explore these questions\, the IfG has bought together an expert panel including: \n\nCouncillor Bev Craig\, Leader of Manchester City Council\nProfessor Francesca Gains\, Professor of Public Policy at The University of Manchester\nJames Grundy MP\, Member of Parliament for Leigh (Greater Manchester)\nJoe Rossiter\, Policy and External Affairs Manager at the Institute of Welsh Affairs\n\nThe event will be chaired by Thomas Pope\, Deputy Chief Economist at the Institute for Government. \nFollow us on Twitter @ifgevents and join the conversation using #IfGlevellingup. \nThis event is kindly supported by Policy@Manchester\, The University of Manchester’s policy engagement unit.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/how-can-different-levels-of-government-work-together-to-deliver-levelling-up-hybrid-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230607T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230607T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220621
CREATED:20230605T151151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T151729Z
UID:1735-1686166200-1686171600@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:NHS @ 75: How can we repair & restore it after 13 years of austerity?
DESCRIPTION:With Nadia Whittome MP\, John Lister (Keep Our NHS Public)\, John Puntis (Doctors for the NHS)\, Chair: Chloe Brooks (NW. Rep\, Labour Students.) \n  \n5 July 2023 marks 75 years of our National Health Service. Join the discussion on how we can end the current crisis\, and secure its future as a universal publicly-owned\, public service for all after 13 years of austerity. \nHosted by the Labour Assembly Against Austerity as part of Arise – An Online Festival of Left Ideas 2023. Tickets & further info here. \nYou can view all Arise Festival 2023 sessions here.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/nhs-75-how-can-we-repair-restore-it-after-13-years-of-austerity/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230608T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230608T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220621
CREATED:20230606T141510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T141913Z
UID:1761-1686254400-1686259800@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:ONLINE & ONSITE LECTURE: Tony Benn and Labour’s 1973-74 programme for “an irreversible shift of wealth and power in favour of working people”
DESCRIPTION:Richard Burgon MP examines the contemporary relevance of Labour’s 1973 programme and the role of Tony Benn in its development and in its contested implementation. \nThursday\, 8 June 2023 – 7:00pm\nMarx Memorial Library\, 37a Clerkenwell Green\, London\, EC1R 0DU\nContact\nEmail: info@marx-memorial-library.org.uk\nPhone: 02072531485
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/online-onsite-lecture-tony-benn-and-labours-1973-74-programme-for-an-irreversible-shift-of-wealth-and-power-in-favour-of-working-people/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marx Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@marx-memorial-library.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230613
DTSTAMP:20260403T220621
CREATED:20230606T150214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T150316Z
UID:1763-1686272400-1686531599@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:CWU National young workers education event - Glasgow
DESCRIPTION:Are you a little bit curious about the union? How it works? How you can be part of it? What can you do to make changes in your workplace? \nThe CWU Young Workers are holding an in-person event in Glasgow from the 9th – 11th June 2023 and you can go there to see what it’s all about as long as you are 30 or under.  \nYou’ll meet like-minded young workers from across the UK in both the Telecoms & Financial Services sector and the Postal sector. This way you can discuss and share ideas on how to better your own workplace\, you’ll learn about the wider trade union movement and hear from recently elected CWU officials under 30. \nThis is your chance to join other young workers in shaping the future. \nShould you wish to attend the event please contact your Branch Secretary who if they agree you can attend will pay for your travel and hotel cost and arrange release from duty.    If you have any questions regarding the event you can contact your Branch Secretary or email conferences@cwu.org
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/cwu-national-young-workers-education-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230609T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230609T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220621
CREATED:20230605T151318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T152900Z
UID:1736-1686319200-1686324600@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sylvia Pankhurst: Suffragette\, Socialist & Scourge of Empire
DESCRIPTION:With… \nKatherine Connelly – a writer\, historian and an expert on Sylvia Pankhurst. She is the author of Sylvia Pankhurst: Suffragette\, Socialist and Scourge of Empire and editor of A Suffragette in America: Reflections on Prisoners\, Pickets and Political Change. \nFrom militant suffragette at the beginning of the twentieth century\, to an early voice on the dangers of Fascism. to campaigner against colonialism in Africa after the Second World War\, Sylvia Pankhurst dedicated her life to fighting oppression & injustice. \nThis event will look at how this courageous and inspiring campaigner is huge relevance to socialists & those engaged in social movements today. With plenty of time for questions & discussion. \nHosted by Labour Outlook as part of the Socialist Ideas series during Arise – An Online Festival of Left Ideas 2023. Tickets & further info here. \nYou can view all Arise Festival 2023 sessions here.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/sylvia-pankhurst-suffragette-socialist-scourge-of-empire/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230610T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230610T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220621
CREATED:20230606T103848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T104608Z
UID:1741-1686409200-1686414600@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:From the Past to Our Future: memorialising victims of the transatlantic slave trade - Taunton
DESCRIPTION:With guest speaker Edson Burton MBE.\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the last few years many divisions and disparities in the UK have started to be addressed. The issue of racism remains sensitive because of the separation of ‘then’ and ‘now’\, the fear felt by many that reassessment of Britain’s role in slavery leads to cancellation and debasement of UK achievement and culture. The call for reparations is often misunderstood\, and is taken to mean ‘blame’. What is needed is a clear-eyed approach to history where the forgotten past is uncovered and reinstated – only with a fuller picture can we see how the past plays out in today’s world. Only then can we see what is needed to achieve fairness\, equity\, inclusion. \nDoors open at 2pm for a 2.30 start\, finishing at approx 3.30pm \nPlease join us afterwards for free refreshments and a bit of socialising and networking. \nVery limited parking (including 3 disabled spaces)on site for those that need it\, but there is free parking on adjacent roads. \nFully accessible venue\, hearing loop-enabled. \nAs this is a memorial event please allow enough time to find us and to park your car so that all may be seated for 2.30pm. (Number 7 bus from Taunton Parade every 30 mins.) \nThis is an in-person event only. \nThis event may be recorded. \nBecause of its nature this event is not suitable for young children. \nThis event has been made possible by the generous support of Taunton & West Somerset Trades Council and Unite Dorset General 049 Branch. \n\nRegister online at: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-the-past-to-our-future-tickets-641165…
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/from-the-past-to-our-future-memorialising-victims-of-the-transatlantic-slave-trade-taunton/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230610T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230610T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220621
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SUMMARY:Labour Students fringe: Why PR? Why Now? - Edinburgh
DESCRIPTION:This Labour Students Conference fringe\, will be discussing why PR needs to be a the centre of Labour’s plans for democratic renewal. \nSpeakers include: \n\n\nPaul Sweeney\, MSP for Glasgow \n\n\nAnna Baxter\, York Councillor \n\n\nReed James\, Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform Youth \n\n\nSamuel Kind\, Labour for a New Democracy (Chair) \n\n\nRefreshments will be provided
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/labour-students-fringe-why-pr-why-now-edinburgh/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230611T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220621
CREATED:20230608T073703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T075155Z
UID:1766-1686506400-1686511800@politicsforthemany.co.uk
SUMMARY:People and Planet on the Brink - Socialist Solutions to Climate Catastrophe
DESCRIPTION:People and Planet on the Brink – what are the socialist solutions to climate catastrophe? \nWith… \nOlivia Blake MP // Tess Woolfenden\, climate lead\, Debt Justice // Sam Knight\, Green New Deal Rising // Sam Mason\, Climate Justice Coalition // Carolina Mejia\, LATINDADD (Latin America Network for Economic & Social Justice) \nThere is a growing consensus the world is on brink of five ‘disastrous’ climate tipping points\, threatening the very future of humanity. Yet our Government – like many others globally – are more interested in protecting the profits of the fossil fuel giants than urgent action to tackle the climate emergency. Come & hear about how we can put people & planet first. \nA Socialist Sunday session at Arise – An Online Festival of Left Ideas 2023. Tickets & further info here. \nYou can see all Arise Festival 2023 sessions here.
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/people-and-planet-on-the-brink-socialist-solutions-to-climate-catastrophe/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230620
DTSTAMP:20260403T220621
CREATED:20230606T131316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T131316Z
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SUMMARY:Usdaw Membership Week
DESCRIPTION:Area Organisers\, Recruitment and Development Officers\, and Training Officers will be pulling out all the stops to give the Union a massive membership boost. \nVital to the success of this initiative is our dedicated team of reps and activists who will play a pivotal role during the Week. \nPotential \nWe will only be successful if we work as a team to strengthen our membership where we already have members and reach out to those potential members at unorganised sites. \nIt promises to be an exciting week with new promotional leaflets and posters in the pipeline and a determination to make a real difference in workplaces across the UK. \nWe need to identify the thousands of new members who are within our grasp and explain to them how Usdaw can improve their working lives. \nSpeak to your manager now about time off to organise a stall in the canteen\, or time off to talk to new starters/non-members. Arrange your team of reps on to a rota so everyone spends some time focused on this recruitment initiative. \nIf we all start planning for the week now we can deliver a massive boost to our membership across all Usdaw sectors which will be unprecedented in the Union’s history. \nStart planning now: checklist \n\nSpeak to your manager about time off to organise an event.\nOrder recruitment leaflets and promotional materials in advance.\nIdentify areas/departments in your workplace where membership is low.\nArrange your team of reps on a rota to cover all shifts.\nContact your Area Organiser or local office for help.\nContact the Network/Arena team with details of your event and to discuss photographs and coverage in the magazines.\n\nContact your Area Organiser or local office for more details. \nSend your pictures to: pictures@usdaw.org.uk \nIf you’re on Twitter or Instagram you can follow us @UsdawUnion or use #JoinUsdaw
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/usdaw-membership-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230612T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230612T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220621
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SUMMARY:Does devolution require a reformed UK constitution?
DESCRIPTION:Westminster’s relationship with the UK’s nations and regions has changed radically over the last 25 years. Powers have been devolved\, and new institutions in England\, Scotland\, Wales and Northern Ireland have been created. But does the UK’s constitution still work for these new arrangements or is reform needed? \nIn Scotland\, the question of independence looms large. In Northern Ireland\, the future of power-sharing is in doubt. In Wales\, there is growing interest in federalism. And in England\, the pursuit of economic development is driving regional devolution. There are shared challenges too\, including relationships with the central UK government and the lack of constitutional protection for devolved powers. \nThis event – part of the IfG and the Bennett Institute Review of the UK constitution – will bring together reflections from four roundtables held across the UK to discuss these issues\, in partnership with the Senator George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace at Queen’s University Belfast\, the Royal Society of Edinburgh\, the Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies\, and Cardiff University’s Wales Governance Centre. What are the shared constitutional issues facing devolution across the UK? How can the unique constitutional questions across Scotland\, Wales\, Northern Ireland\, and England be addressed? And are there ways that the constitution could be improved? \nTo explore these questions\, the IfG has bought together an expert panel including: \n\nProfessor Jo Hunt\, Professor of Law in the Cardiff School of Law and Politics and a member of the Wales Governance Centre\nProfessor Nicola McEwen\, Professor of Public Policy at the University of Glasgow\nProfessor Andy Pike\, Chair of Regional Development Studies at the Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies\nSir David Sterling\, former Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service and Chair of the Chief Executives’ Forum.\n\nThis event will be chaired by Jess Sargeant\, Associate Director at the Institute for Government
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/does-devolution-require-a-reformed-uk-constitution/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230613T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230613T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T220621
CREATED:20230606T104309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T104309Z
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SUMMARY:Wales TUC Greener Workplaces Network
DESCRIPTION:Join us at this friendly network which is open to all trade union officers\, reps and activists – including green reps\, health and safety reps\, union reps\, union learning reps and other branch officials with an interest in tackling the climate and nature emergencies and promoting workplace sustainability. \nAt the June network\, we’ll be discussing two topics: \n– How we can successfully decarbonise supply chains? \nIt is estimated that up to 90 per cent of an organisation’s environmental impact comes from its value chain – either upstream (supply chain) or downstream (product use phase). Analysing and taking action to decarbonise supply chains is a vital step for all organisations seeking to reduce their environmental impact. But it is not always straightforward\, because many of the issues are outside of an organisation’s direct control. \nAt this session\, we’ll be hearing from Dr Anna Jones\, Carbon Management and Climate Risk Advisor at Natural Resources Wales about NRWs’ work to decarbonise their own supply chains and how lessons learnt from this work can be shared. \n– What is the Net Zero 2035 Challenge Group and how can unions get our voices heard? \nThe Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru have jointly invited an independent group to explore how Wales can speed up its transition to net zero\, and how amending its target to 2035 from 2050 could be made possible. The group\, led by former Environment Minister Jane Davidson\, is tasked with imagining what a fairer\, more sustainable future looks like for Wales. They want to hear from people and communities across Wales and the world to listen to their experiences and ideas\, across a range of key challenges. \nThe first challenge is How could Wales feed itself by 2035? . Jane Davidson and Stan Townsend from the Net Zero 2035 Challenge Group will be joining us to tell us more about the work of the group and to explain how we can get our voices heard to inform the response to the challenges. \nPlus\, we’ll have plenty of opportunities for networking and discussion. \nRegister now
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/wales-tuc-greener-workplaces-network-2/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wales TUC":MAILTO:swaihongho@tuc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230613T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220621
CREATED:20230606T140730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T140730Z
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SUMMARY:Launch of Collaboration for Democratic Change - Hybrid Event
DESCRIPTION:The evening will begin with a panel discussion amongst practitioners\, academics and funders exploring the challenges and opportunities for collaboration\, followed by roundtable discussions on how we can take this agenda forward through The Democracy Network and other channels. (Also lots of space to network over food and drinks) \n~ Join us in building a movement of collaboration ~ \nPlaces are limited so please book a place at the launch via Eventbrite now. \nFind out more about The Democracy Network\, become a network member or sign up to the newsletter! \nFIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE GUIDE HERE
URL:https://politicsforthemany.co.uk/event/launch-of-collaboration-for-democratic-change-hybrid-event/
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