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A festival of trade unionism by young people for young people
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A recent Union Street blaze showed firefighters at their best, but years of underfunding and job losses are stretching the service to its limits, writes JOHN McKENZIE
As the STUC gathers in an election year, the message to politicians is clear – continuing managed decline is unacceptable to Scotland’s workers, says ROZ FOYER
Inspired by Ireland’s success, Equity urges all parties to support a basic income for artists that could unlock talent and boost the economy, says MARLENE CURRAN
A major new report highlights the the dire state of our prison system – and demands urgent action from government, explains PHIL FAIRLIE
Dangerous conditions and political inaction still define the salmon industry, where BFAWU is pressing hard for change, says SARAH WOOLLEY
THIS weekend sees the picturesque Quorn Grange hotel located in Quorn, Loughborough, open its doors to young trade unionists for a weekend full of inspiration, opportunity, education and networking.
The hotel, which is owned by the General Federation of Trade Unions, is the ideal location for young members to learn about the history of our movement, our role as trade union members and activists within it, understand the meaning of solidarity and to recognise just how large the movement is internationally.
We have a range of members attend from different trade unions and from those who are fairly new members who want to find out a bit more, to those who are more experienced and active in their union but want to connect with other young members and fill in gaps to their knowledge.
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