LABOUR UNIONS RALLY AND RECEPTION
Labour Unions and Trade Union Group of MPs Rally and Reception – A New Deal for Working People
SUNDAY 22nd September, 5:30pm, Hall 2G, ACC Sponsored by Thompsons
Chair: Ian Lavery MP
Speakers:
- Keir Starmer, The Prime Minister
- Mich Whelan, Chair of TULO
- Angela Rayner, Deputy Prime Minister
- Jo Stevens, Secretary of State for Wales
- Clare Mellor, Chief Executive of Thompsons Solicitors
- Gloria Mills, BAME Labour
- Louise Haigh, Secretary of State for Transport
- Ellie Reeves, Chair of the Labour Party
And others from across the Labour Movement!
Ticketed event. You can get tickets from your Trade Union. A limited number of places will be available for delegates who come early and join the queue from 5:3opm.
No press.
LABOUR UNIONS & IPPR FRINGE
Building worker power: The new deal for working people
MONDAY, 23rd September 1pm – 2pm, Hall 2C, ACC
Chair: Chair: Dr George Dibb, Associate Director for Economic Policy, IPPR
Speakers:
- Justin Madders MP, Minister for Employment Rights
- Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire
- Paul Nowak, General Secretary, Trade Unions Congress
- Gloria Mills CBE, former President, Trade Unions Congress
- Helen Pearce, Director, Labour Unions
- Joseph Evans, Researcher, IPPR
Power in the economy is weighted against many workers. Work no longer guarantees a decent standard of living for too many, while the strength of institutions which defend the interests of working people – trade unions – has been declining for decades. As a result, many people have diminishing influence over the conditions they work in and the remuneration they receive.
Labour is committed to changing this, promising to deliver “the biggest upgrade to rights at work in a generation”. In government the party is planning to introduce a genuine living wage, ban exploitative zero hours contracts, end fire and rehire and improve access to vital rights like sick pay and protections against unfair dismissal. The government has also committed to repealing anti-trade union legislation, making it easier for working people to organise collectively. These are important commitments which will reshape the power dynamic between employers and employees, giving people a greater say over their working lives.
LABOUR UNIONS STAND – F16
If you’re at Labour Party Conference, visit Stand F16. Find out about our campaigns, the 11 affiliated trade unions, and how union and party activists working together can make sure that our country works for everyone.
We’ll have plenty of campaign materials, merch to buy and even a selfie wall. Plus, there’ll be plenty of advice about how to get involved in campaigning. So swing by our stall, it’ll be great to meet you!
WHO ARE LABOUR UNIONS?
Labour Unions are the 11 trade unions that are part of the Labour Party. We bring the collective voices of 4 million people to the heart of the party and campaign for a Labour Government that will transform the lives of working people for the better.
The Labour Party was formed out of the trade union movement to give working people their own political voice. The link from the workplace to the party through 11 affiliated trade unions is what makes Labour unique. This link is more important than ever as we work together to tackle the urgent problems we face as a country, from stagnating wages to failing public services.
To keep up to date with Labour Unions campaigns, events, training opportunities and other work, sign up today. Get involved.