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. […]
Join us for the Democracy Awards, the annual celebration of those who have dedicated their time and energy to the cause of Proportional Representation. Details to be confirmed soon…
Globally, there are an estimated 38 million people living with HIV. More than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS related illnesses, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history. Many people still don’t know the facts about how to protect themselves and others, and stigma and discrimination remain a reality for people living with the condition. People […]
All are welcome. If you have any questions or want to join the MVM North London group, please email David Brown at [email protected]. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89173156931?pwd=VkJSOTQ4UUdRc0V4UlRicGgrb1h3Zz09 Meeting ID: 891 7315 6931 Passcode: 379589
lus the (very early) #Labour4PR Christmas Party! Now that conference policy is clear, how do we get Proportional Representation in the next Labour manifesto? Come along to this briefing to find out: how is the manifesto written? how can Labour members and affiliates can have influence our plan for 2023 On the journey to a Labour conference win, Labour's electoral […]
UNISON’s Young Member Self-Organised Group Committee has agreed to hold a Young Members Self-Organised Group Conference on Friday 2nd December to Sunday 4th December 2022. Please note the deadline to submit motions on OCS is 12.00 noon on Friday 5th August 2022. If you have any queries, please contact the Conference Office at [email protected]
Save the date for the ERS’ annual conference and AGM. This year we are planning a hybrid event, with an in-person AGM in Cardiff and online access from your home. More details to be confirmed.
We’re working with groups and communities to put on events and actions in villages, towns and cities up and down the country. We’re planning a huge display of people power to show we have the solutions to the energy crisis and they need to be implemented now. Here's how to take part Events and activities will be distributed around the […]
This event will focus both on how the sector can weather the current economic storms, but more importantly, how a long-term and sustainable future for the arts can be secured to the benefit of society as a whole. TUC LESE Culture and Leisure Industries Committee has published an action plan called 'Making Culture Ours', which is a progressive manifesto for […]
From Pentonville to P&O: Union Rights & Tory Wrongs Campaigning For Free Trade Unions The conference will focus on the need to mobilise and support a major trade union campaign to fight against attacks on workers’ and union rights and the need to ensure a full implementation by Labour of the New Deal for Working People as agreed at the Labour […]
All young people welcome for this LCER Youth event as we explore how Proportional Representation can help us achieve the policies we need for our futures. First Past the Post consistently gives older, home-owning voters in marginal seats disproportionate power over British politics - while young people's voices are ignored. To make sure young people's voices are heard - and to bring […]
On December 7th & 8th, 2022, we are bringing together all the organisations across Great Britain and Northern Ireland working on issues of power, democracy and voice for an exciting schedule spanning two days. We will have a series of workshops, provocations and activities with collaboration, connection and celebration at the core of the exciting agenda. We want to recognise […]
UNISON will be holding our first-ever Champions Day, designed to raise the profile of local government workers and highlight how much we appreciate them and the work they do. All year, local authority staff play their part in holding our communities together, supporting us through every stage of our lives – this is the perfect opportunity to recognise and celebrate […]
Our health is in crisis. 20th century improvements in UK population health are reversing; UK health is lagging behind other advanced countries; and the NHS faces the toughest winter in its history. At the same time, the economy faces big, fundamental and long-term weaknesses. The labour market is struggling; productivity has failed to recover from the financial crash; and we are experiencing […]
MVM Shropshire will be holding a street stall in Ludlow (meeting point to be confirmed) on Friday 9 December, 11am to 1pm. Please drop by and say hello if you're in the area.
One Man Magic Lantern show of the classic book THE RAGGED TROUSERED PHILANTHROPISTS by Robert Tressell Actor 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, its story is set in the building trades of Edwardian England where painters and decorators struggle to maintain […]
A national conference bringing together the Left & anti-Tory resistance movements in unity to discuss next steps in the fightback in 2023. About this event John McDonnell MP // Sarah Woolley, BFAWU General Secretary // Richard Burgon MP // Mick Whelan, ASLEF GS // Nadia Whittome MP // Zita Holbourne, Black Activists Rising Against Cuts (BARAC) // Lord John Hendy […]
Overview 16 November - 16 December is Disability History Month. The month marks the history of disabled people’s struggles for equality and human rights. This month takes place during a cost-of-living emergency - millions of people up and down the country are facing spiralling living costs whilst their wages are being held down. Join us for our event on how […]
Our strikes in the civil service continue over Christmas and members and supporters can show solidarity by joining virtual picket lines at 9am on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. PCS General Secretary Mark Serwotka, and John McDonnell MP will speak at the rally on 24 December and Mark, alongside other trade unionists, will speak on 25 December to bring solidarity greetings […]