In a global context of democratic backsliding, where does the UK stand? Global Democracy Indicators paint a worrying picture of the state of democracies across the world, and the UK is no exception. A new report from Prof. Toby James (UAE) sets out every backward step in our democracy since 2019, and offers a new 10-point Charter to restore and […]
Each year we hold a campaign day called Supporting Parents and Carers Spotlight Day. It’s an important opportunity for the Union to highlight the concerns of members who are caring for someone or bringing up children, raise awareness of workplace rights and campaign for change. This year, on Wednesday 28 June, Usdaw is organising a campaign day focusing on the […]
Over the last six months we've seen a breakthrough in powerful new AI technologies, from Stable Diffusion to ChatGPT. These new tools will undoubtedly impact the work of democracy organisations in all sorts of ways, from automatically drafting text, creating and editing images and video, to analysing data and more. Join us for an exploratory session as we put these new […]
We are delighted to announce that Labour's Shadow Chancellor, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, will be giving the 2023 Mary Macarthur Lecture. The Mary Macarthur Lecture is an opportunity for leading women to outline the challenges they see facing women in the world of work and wider society today and how we respond to these challenges to deliver a fairer, […]
Taking place annually on the first Saturday in July, it’s a family friendly event bringing alive memories of the past whilst inspiring visions for the future through street theatre, re-enactments, live metalworking, political stalls and speeches, music, children’s activities and entertainment. Featuring national entertainers and speakers, including a ‘MaryMacarthur’ in period costume delivering one of Mary’s rousing speeches and a […]
This annual festival where thousands of people come together to celebrate trade unionism and remember the role of the Tolpuddle Martyrs offers a full programme of traditional and contemporary music and other attractions. Check back nearer the time for full details of what is planned for the 2023 celebration
We are calling on all ‘troublemakers at work’ to join us for an important one-day event on Saturday 29 July 2023 at Friends Meeting House, Manchester. We need to bring together workers who have won improvements at work, taken strike action, and transformed weak unions into a strong voice for workers. Our event has a rank and file orientation: the […]
Please join us at our street stall in Haxby Shopping Centre. The Village. Haxby Saturday, July 29, 2023 10:30 AM 12:30 PM Haxby Shopping CentreHaxby Shopping CentreYork (map) Google Calendar ICS
Sign up for July's NTUC Young Members' Forum! Please note venue is still TBC - a location in central Newcastle.
A City Full of Pride. PRIDE IN LIVERPOOL LOOKS A LITTLE DIFFERENT THIS YEAR From marching jointly with Kyiv Pride to community-focused zones across the city centre we’re focusing on the roots of Pride and why we still need to protest. This year, Pride in Liverpool will see five zones across the city centre full of activity, community performances and […]
Draft agenda: NPF Conclusions MVM Strategy SortTheSystem feedback Getting ready for the General Election Growing our numbers & widening our demographic Next events on the calendar AOB Register in advance here!
Democracy in the UK is facing significant challenges, and it's time for us to take action and engage in a meaningful way. Introducing... speed networking! In the last five UK elections, the number of people who abstained from voting surpassed those who cast their vote for the winning party. It's crucial to recognise that those who choose not to vote […]