Change “somebody should do something about that…” into “I’ve decided to be that somebody.” We are inviting all women in England interested in local politics to join our Be a Councillor workshop. Hear from inspirational women in local politics to discover if becoming a councillor is right for you and how to get there, whilst building a supportive community. For […]
Calling women of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire! Have you thought what it would be like to stand for elected office and represent your community? Would you like to know more about the support available from other women? Celebrate International Women’s Day with like-minded women to explore taking up space in politics and creating positive community change. If you are passionate about supporting […]
The union movement will only be a strong voice for working people when all voices are heard and prioritised. This event offers an opportunity to chart the way forward together and take a serious look at some of the challenges we face. With workshops on fighting the far right, strengthening the trade union movement's response to racism, and everything in […]
Please join us at our street stall! With currently eight Leeds constituencies we want to impress on all the MPs the growing clamour for PR. Come and help us share leaflets, sign postcards and hand our badges. If you can let us know you are coming that would be even better. Feel free to contact us if you have any […]
Join TUC Cymru’s International Women’s Day event to celebrate the women in our movement who are fighting for a better, fairer Wales. Location: Pierhead Main Hall, Pierhead building Wales has a proud history of women trade unionists from Abertillery nurse Thora Silverthorne to Elizabeth Andrews from Hirwaun whose motto of “educate, agitate and organise” still inspires many today. At this […]
Registrations are now open for the TUC Pensions Conference 2024 on Wednesday 13 March at Congress House, London. With a general election on the horizon, the conference will explore the challenges facing an incoming government in pensions policy. Delegates will hear from shadow work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall on Labour’s pensions priorities, and from chair of the National Infrastructure Commission Sir […]
Chile and Ecuador have recently gone through the process of writing new national constitutions. We’ll be hearing from two experts: Dr Gonzalo Delamaza: Sociologist at the Catholic University of Chile, visiting professor at Harvard and the University of Lisbon and director of the Popular Participation Secretariat of the Chilean Constitutional Convention between 2021 and 2022. Norman Wray: Former Editor of […]
Join us on Saturday 16 March along with other trade unionists and activists for UN Anti-Racism Day. The TUC are supporting the Stand Up to Racism march and rally marking the UN Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The demonstration will highlight the UK‘s international obligations to tackle racism and xenophobia and makes an important public statement that trade […]
Delivered as part of Equip Her, our programme of support for women in our community who are preparing to be candidates in upcoming elections. Between now and May 2024, we are creating space for you to access free resources, advice and community. We are aware that you may not yet be a confirmed candidate as many parties are still going through […]
Out with the old boys’ networks, we’re here to build new support for women in local politics. We are inviting all women serving as councillors to switch off from regular work for an hour to come together with women across the political parties and share what’s going on for you and gain the support you need. For women to be […]
