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SUMMARY:A World Without Austerity: Manchester Trades Council
DESCRIPTION:Manchester has in the last twenty five years become a low wage city with thousnds of working class households working low wage jobs with wage suppressed by both employers and the government. This year though has seen millions of people vote to end austerity and for a future which is not based on economic struggles for the many and super-profits for the priveleged few. \nManchester Trades Union Council invite all trade unionists and campaigners to join us in building for a better future. One where workers are rewarded with the fruits of their labour. Join is at our counter to the Tory conference where we will hear from leading fighters against low pay\, austerity Britain. \nTimetable – More updates still to come! \n12.00-12.20 Opening session with Annette Wright MTUC\, PCS and Unite Community speakers and more to be confirmed. \n12.30- 13.45 \nEvents and workshops to come up with practical action we can take in Manchester over the next few months. \n12.30-13.30 \n1. Greater Manchester Law Centre- \nStrategic litigation – How we can use the law to win? \n2. North West UNISON – \nCare workers for change campaign – A better future for workers and everyone who needs care. \n3. Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) – \nUniversal Credit and Jobcentre Closures – How can we get our services back? \n13.45-14.45 \nUnite Community session\n1. World Basic Income- \nWorld Basic Income – Has its time come? \n2. Unite Community – details TBC \n3. Bakers\, Food and Allied Workers Union – The McDonalds Strike – how can we fight low pay\, zero hour and poor working conditions? \n15.00-15.45 Feedback and closing session \n15.45 – 16.30 Closing Rally. \nGreat speakers including \nIan Hodson president of BFAWU \nCharlotte Hughes\, anti-sanctions campaigner. \nWe are pleased to be holding this event at Partisan Collective\, a space for independent\, community led\, DIY and cultural based projects in Manchester. Please consider giving your financial support or becoming a member.https://www.facebook.com/partisancollective/ \n  \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/101485057263365/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%223%22%2C%22ref_newsfeed_story_type%22%3A%22regular%22%2C%22feed_story_type%22%3A%2222%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D \n
URL:http://noirvortex.co.uk/partisan/event/a-world-without-austerity-manchester-trades-council/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Talk,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Momentum Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Momentum host a public panel discussion ahead of the Tory party conference upstairs at Partisan. \n“Labour in Power” a topical discussion hosted by Manchester and Trafford Momentum. Labour’s gains in the June GE brought closer the prize of a radical socialist government for Britain. This discussion will focus on the questions of what a radical Labour government could achieve in power\, dwell on previous experience to ask what challenges it might face and most importantly how those challenges could be overcome.\n\nPanel includes: Paul Mason – Journalist\, Filmaker and author of “Post-capitalism” Lauren Stocks – Tameside based Momentum and Young Labour member. Max Shanley – CLPD and Momentum Hosted by Aaron Bastiani (Novara Media)\n\n \n
URL:http://noirvortex.co.uk/partisan/event/momentum-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Talk
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