The conference will look at the causes of the current economic crisis; the response of the mainstream political parties - particularly with reference to their public expenditure plans - and the trade union movement to it; exploring the potential for joint campaigning activity within the region in defence of jobs, services and living standards; and the scope for building solidarity at local and regional level when union members are compelled to take industrial action.
Travel: nearest tube: Tottenham Court Road, exit 3
There is no charge to attend this event, but registration is essential.
Campaigning to Defend Public Services
Saturday 6th March 2010
Congress House
9.30 – 10.00 Coffee and Registration
10.00 – 10.10 Welcome and Introduction Martin Gould SERTUC President
10.10 – 11.00 The economic crisis and the public sector Graham Turner Economist and author of No way to run an economy and
The Credit Crunch
11.00 – 12.15 The Trade Union response:
The Public Sector Context “Speaking up for Public Services”
Megan Dobney SERTUC Regional Secretary
Civil Service Compensation Chris Baugh PCS AGS TBC
Higher Education Under Threat Cliff Snaith UCU Regional Secretary TBC
12.20 – 12.30 Introduction to Workshops John Ball SERTUC
12.30 – 13.15 Lunch
13.15 – 14.45 Cross Public Sector Workshops
The aim of the workshops is to update across sectors on the key issues and develop campaigning and organising strategies. For example pay and pensions, what are the key issues in Health, Education, Local Government, Civil Service, Prisons, Fire and Rescue Services, Government Industrials.
Pay and Pensions Chair: Martin Powell-Davies NUT
Job and Services Chair: Gloria Hanson Unison
Equality Chair: Teresa Mackay Unite
Campaigning and Solidarity Chair: GMB
Lead speaker: Tom Taylor
14.45 – 15.30 Workshops Plenary Session
15.30 – 16.00 Closing Session TUC Spokesperson
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