Taking On The Establishment: In The Workplace
Nicky Marcus – The Trade Union Act and its impact on Unite disputes. Unite officer Nicky Marcus was herself a former sacked British Airways Cabin Crew striker from the 2010 cabin crew dispute. She will discuss how current legislation creates challenges for striking workers and how we overcome those challengers. Nicky then chairs a discussion… Read more »
Group Feedback: Strikes, The Power Of Our Labour & How We Exercise It In A Hostile Environment
This activity is designed to develop an understanding of labour power and how to strengthen it. Delegates should refer to thei own experience of strength in the workplace. In your group your facilitator will lead a discussion on the following: If you are in work, is your workplace ‘strike ready’? What steps will you take… Read more »
John Ashworth MP & Angela Rayner MP: Taking On The Fight For Public Services & Public Ownership
Unite stands firmly behind a string public sector and top quality public services. We are 100% committed to fighting for our NHS on this its 70th birthday and for good quality free education for all. Angela Rayner & John Ashworth are Labour MP’s who are leading the fight around these areas and will be key… Read more »
Regional Action Planning Feedback 2018
This is the final activity of the event and it is perhaps the most important. Education can be a life changing experience but the value of education transcends the process of teaching and learning in a classroom environment. Education becomes a powerful tool to change society when the theory turns into practice. When our activists… Read more »
Guest Speaker: Paul Mason | Jim Mowatt Closes 2018 Political School
Paul Mason is a writer and broadcaster on economics and social justice. He is a freelance broadcaster, writer, film-maker and novelist and has a weekly blog at the New Statesman. He was economics editor at Channel 4 News in the UK, and before that at BBC Newsnight. His most recent documentary is #ThisIsACoup – about… Read more »
Keele University Awards Ceremony 2017/18
Successful students from the Keele University ‘Unite Certificate in Industrial Relations & Trade Union Leadership Course’ receive their certificates at this award ceremony, held on the Friday night of the 2018 Durham Political School. The awards are presented by Dr Steve French of Keel University and the ceremony is hosted by Bob Fazakerly and Unite… Read more »