Now in its fourth year, The Northern Powerhouse Partnership and National World are joining forces once again to host The Great Northern Conference which will continue the debate on how best to grow the economy and build a greener, fairer, equal future for the North. Bringing together key politicians, business leaders, media and thought provoking influencers, The Great Northern Conference, […]
Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield 2 New North Parade, Huddersfield Huddersfield book launch for Workers Can Win! A Guide to Organising At Work from Pluto Press.
Trade union health and safety reps did an epic job during the pandemic, literally saving lives through their expertise, actions and commitment. But it was a really tough time for them. And now, in addition to all the pre-existing workplace hazards, there are additional issues related to long Covid, to hybrid working, and an explosion of workplace stress. Trade union […]
MVM street stall in Wakefield Saturday 26 November, 11am to 2pm Venue: Wakefield Cathedral precinct by Boots Opticians We do hope you can come along and join the stall to send a pro-PR message out to the world that a minority government is no longer tolerable. Please feel free to share with anyone you think maybe interested in finding out […]
Join us for Newcastle's annual Reclaim the Night march. Let's take to the streets, raise our voices and demand an end to violence against women and girls! - Meet at the Bigg Market (just outside TJ Hughes) 6pm - March to Baltic Square 6.15pm - Speeches from 7pm. March with us to... Raise awareness of the level of violence against women and […]
Come and discuss this new guide to the techniques and politics of organising at work from Pluto Press with the author and other activists. Book your free ticket via https://wcwcardiff.eventbrite.co.uk Hosted by Cardiff People’s Assembly. If your union branch or organisation would like to sponsor this event, please get in touch. For more information about the book, including the contents, Chapter 1 […]
A TUC conference on solutions to the energy, climate and economic crises Both our economy and our planet are in crisis. Bills and sea levels are rising at an unprecedented rate. Nationally, the cost-of-living scandal is driving absolute poverty and forcing millions into increasingly desperate conditions. Globally, climate change is threatening the lives and livelihoods of billions of workers. These […]
Far right movements around the world are using hatred of women and LGBT+ people to further their agendas. But how can trade unions and working people fight back against this hate? Join us to hear from a panel of international speakers who will share how they are fighting back against the far right in their contexts. We will share best […]
Women make up at least half of cultural industries workers, yet far too often are under-represented across a range of cultural organisations. With an excellent panel of speakers this hybrid meeting will discuss what we can do to change this. The meeting will explore the role of women in trade unions and cultural organisations and how women’s participation is integral […]
The UK has experienced a period of profound disruption. Having last month welcomed our third Prime Minister this year, including the shortest serving Prime Minister in British history, there is widespread feeling that the current political system isn’t working. We are in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, with a harsh winter ahead, and public services stretched to breaking point. […]
