Join us in ‘Saluting Our Sisters’ and the #WEMATTER movement during Black History Month 2023 The theme Saluting our Sisters pays homage to black women who had contributions ignored, ideas appropriated, and voices silenced. 2023 LISTINGS
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 We're marking Black History Month with a very special event. Join our expert panel as we discuss, how well are the UK's ethnic minority communities served by UK democracy? Our panel will include: Lee Jasper, Political Adviser & Activist Dr Shabna Begum, co-CEO of the Runnymede Trust Breon N. Wells, President & Founder of The Daniel Initiative SIGN U |
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 Just turn up and find us at the table with MVM stuff! No booking needed. Weston Library Café, next to Blackwells Bookshop, Broad Street, Oxford. |
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1 event, Living Wage Week is the annual celebration of the Living Wage movement. Our movement has never been more important than against the backdrop of spiralling prices and a cost of living crisis, so we want to celebrate the employers and individuals pushing our movement forward and encourage others to join the movement of over 13,000 accredited employers. Living Wage Week […] |
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 Can greener travel be fair, affordable and accessible for all? Join us at this event, where we’ll be looking at the issues surrounding the move to greener modes of travel, what these mean for workers and why it is an important issue for trade unions. As part of the event, we’ll be launching our newly updated bargaining guide for reps […] |
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 Supported by leading progressive economists Costas Lapavitsas, James Meadway and Doug Nicholls, to explore the economic issues that affect trade unions. Free for affiliates to GFTU £25 for non-affiliates Register here To get you prepared, you can download a FREE copy of the accompanying publication ‘The True Causes of Inflation: Weak Production and High Profits’ Download your copy here […] |
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Please join us at Yorkshire & Humberside Liberal Democrat Conference (details TBA)! Feel free to contact us if you have would like to be involved [email protected]
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 Please join us at our street stall! Saturday 11th November we are holding a stall in Holmfirth (more details to come) Call by for a chat, pick up leaflets, stickers and postcards to send to your MP, or just say Hi. Do make yourself known as we will be pleased to have you with us. If you can let us […] |
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1 event, Usdaw’s survey results have shown a troubling increase in violence and abuse against retail workers in recent years. We know our members suffer appalling abuse and violence while at work, however the official retail crime figures don’t always reflect the true picture. This is because not all retail crime is reported. The campaign can be anything from a stall in […] |
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2 events, One person Magic Lantern show of the classic book The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists adapted by Neil Gore from the book by Robert Tressell directed by Louise Townsend Neil Gore, presents a one-person version of the classic novel by Robert Tressell featuring projection, political conjuring tricks, live music and song. Meet the famous characters and enjoy the scenes, speeches and songs, featuring the Great Money Trick as its centrepiece. NOV […] |
3 events, This Autumn 2023 UKDHM focusses on the Experience of Disablement amongst children and young people in the past, now and what is needed for the future. UKDHM comes from a Social Model/Human Rights approach, so that all children and young people with long term impairment will not experience the social exclusion of stigma, stereotypes, negative attitudes and socially created barriers […] |
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 This is a major conference on the democratic future of the United Kingdom and its constituent nations. One of the speakers, Caroline Lucas, the Green MP for Brighton Pavilion, calls the event “incredibly timely and important.” Other speakers include The National columnist Lesley Riddoch, writer Neal Ascherson, journalist Isabel Hilton, Clive Lewis MP, The Scotsman journalist Joyce McMillan, prize-winning novelist James Robertson, Professor Richard […]
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 Over the past year, we seen union members up and down the country take action to win pay rises. During Young Members Month, join us for a day of practical workshops and talks on winning pay rises in your workplace. It’s an opportunity to: Learn skills for negotiating pay claims Understand how to escalate action in your workplace alongside negotiations […]
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 Join us for a lively discussion on the future of our democracy featuring Frances Crook OBE, Co-Convenor of the Commission on Political Power, and political commentator and activist, Femi Oluwole. We'll be diving into the challenges and opportunities facing democracy in the 21st century. | ||
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 To mark the United Nations International Day to End Violence Against Women and Girls, the National Women’s Committee has organised a webinar on Violence in the workplace and International Labour Organization Convention 190 (ILO C190). This webinar will explore experiences of unions in dealing with violence in the workplace, including domestic violence and the experience of unions in putting forward […] |
3 events,UNISON’s Young Member Self-Organised Group Committee has agreed to hold a Young Members Self-Organised Group Conference on Friday 24th November at 4pm, finishing Sunday 26th November 2023 at 12:30pm. We have now opened the Online Conferencing System (OCS) to allow submission of motions in line with the rule-book requirements. Information on when, how and who can submit it can be found in the NYMC bulletin. Please note the […] |
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 The Youth Conference of the Year is back: Experience the Future at Next Gen Conference 2023! Join us on Saturday, November 25th, 2023, from 09:00 to 17:00 at Plexal in London for the Next Generation Conference—an event that's all about inspiring young minds and forging connections. Get ready for an extraordinary, FREE experience where you'll find inspiration and connect with […]
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Across the country, we are seeing racists and fascists look to divide our communities. In the North West, we’ve seen anti-migrant and refugee sentiment on the rise, protests at hotels and far-right candidates standing in local elections. Increasingly, far-right groups and individuals are using conspiracy theories as a recruiting ground. No longer is it just about migrants and race, but […]
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Get involved with MVM Oxfordshire! We’ll be talking to people at the Green Fair, Oxford Town Hall, Saint Aldate'sOxford, England, OX1 1BX Email [email protected] to get involved! | ||||
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 We love speaking directly to you, the women in our community! It really helps us to understand how we can best support you on your journey to elected office, what you need and how the work of Elect Her can adapt in response to your needs. This year, we want to offer the opportunity to women in our community to […]
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 This seminar gathers leading figures from Westminster, together with an expert on public attitudes and members of the project team, to explore the findings of the final report of the Democracy in the UK after Brexit project. Over the past two years, a Constitution Unit team has been examining public attitudes to democracy in the UK. The project’s final report […]
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The meetings aims to bring people together across the Arts & Culture sector in London & South East to discuss some common problems we face and what we might do to address them, including the: impact of Covid cost of living crisis threat posed by AI and how we might combat them SAG-AFTRA strike in the US We pleased to […] |
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 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 […] |
4 events, This exciting two-day event will take place on 29th and 30th November across multiple venues in Preston, and promises to bring together thought leaders, activists, and change-makers from across the North to discuss, learn, and embolden the power of citizens at a local and regional level. This Is the North Convention is a platform for individuals and organizations committed to creating positive […]
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 Join us for an evening of document displays at London Metropolitan Archives and Marx Memorial Library, and a guided walk across Clerkenwell with David Rosenberg. Wednesday, 29 November 2023 - 5:00pm , 37A Clerkenwell Green, London, EC1R 0DU |
5 events, In partnership with our friends at Centenary Action Group and the Disability Policy Centre, we currently run a bi-monthly roundtable for d/Deaf and Disabled women and those with long term health conditions who are active in politics and activism to come together, share experience and learnings and support us in developing a programme of support for the next generation of […] Our panel is set to deliberate on the latest surge in industrial militancy - its origins and impact - , examining challenges and opportnities in organising and sustaining collective action. The discussion will delve into the lessons gleaned from recent experiences and outline the strategic steps forward, especially in the face of escalating legal assaults on trade union freedoms. We […] |
3 events, Globally, there are an estimated 36.7 million people living with HIV. More than 35 million people have died as a result, 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 living […] |