Coverage of TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady’s speech to the Trade Union Congress in Bournemouth yesterday from our friends Union News. For more coverage of the TUC, click on the links in the Union News sidebar on this website. In her first TUC conference speech as general secretary, Frances O’Grady said unions were united in […]
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In Bournemouth at the TUC, union leaders firm up against Ed Miliband’s proposals
Sep 9th, 2013 by Jon Lansman.In Bournemouth for the TUC Congress, the leaders of the three biggest unions affiliated to the Labour Party yesterday firmed up their position against Ed Miliband’s proposals to ‘reform’ the Labour Party trade union link. Dave Prentis, General Secretary of Unison which already has two sections of its political fund – one affiliated to Labour […]
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Save the NHS and join the march and rally 29 September!
Aug 18th, 2013 by Newsdesk.Watch this great video by Unite which explains how the NHS was first established and the privatisation threat that it faces today and get ready to join the march and rally for the NHS on 29 September. Then put this date in your diary! Defend Jobs and Services. No to Austerity. March and Rally – […]
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The practicality of a general strike
Oct 24th, 2012 by Andy Newman.Len McCluskey appeared to throw down the gauntlet at the Hyde Park rally following last Saturday’s march in London. He is reported in the Morning Star to have said: “When the horrific welfare cuts bite in April the situation will be even worse, but we should take heart from this demonstration because we represent millions and […]
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The boos won’t help, but Ed is wrong, wrong, wrong on austerity
Oct 22nd, 2012 by Jon Lansman.Standing twenty metres from Ed Miliband during his speech in Hyde Park on Saturday, the crowd around me clapped and cheered loudly, as I did, when he referred to “a Chancellor of the Exchequer who tries to travel first class on a standard class ticket“. Again, louder still when he attacked the “incompetent, hopeless, u-turning, pledge-breaking, […]
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Watch Danny Boyle and opening ceremony volunteers say why they’re supporting the demo
Oct 20th, 2012 by Newsdesk.Share:
Why we need to get out and march
Oct 19th, 2012 by Jeremy Corbyn.Last weekend I tweeted a message calling for support for the big anti-austerity march and demonstration this Saturday. Quite a few people quickly retweeted this message – a few thousand people informed in a few moments. Then I got a reply from someone who said in effect: “What is the point? One day won’t make any […]
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Labour should look to the TUC agenda
Oct 18th, 2012 by Ben Hayes.As the labour movement prepares to take to the streets again this weekend, the message it is sending is more explicit than ever: austerity must go. This year’s TUC Congress took place in a backdrop where governments across Europe have pursued policies attacking the living standards of the many for the sake of a small, […]
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Benn, Livingstone and Hayes: speakers announced for CLPD conference fringes
Aug 30th, 2012 by Newsdesk.The Campaign for Labour Party Democracy (CLPD) has announced the bill for its upcoming fringe events during the party conference season. CLPD works to support grassroots activity and party democracy – and supporting ordinary delegates at conferences is a key part of this. The events also provide an opportunity to discuss the future potential for […]
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Frances O’Grady, first woman General Secretary of the TUC
Jul 10th, 2012 by Jon Lansman.Frances O’Grady is to take over from Brendan Barber as TUC General Secretary when he retires at the end of the year. Ms O’Grady has been at the TUC as Deputy General Secretary for nine years and in other capacities for another nine, before which she worked as a researcher and campaigner on social justice and […]
