At the same time, there were meetings for CVS and major charity workers. I joined the Pension workshop with UNISON legend Glyn Jenkins, who did his best to keep order in a small but very lively group. During lunch, I hit the hotel gym while caucus meetings took place.
It was a privilege to welcome the UNISON strikers from the National Coal Mining Museum dispute and hear about the appalling treatment they’re facing from their vindictive management.
The “Countering the Threat of Reform UK” presentation by Nick Lowes from Hope Not Hate was fascinating, frightening, and informative. We must all turn up on March 28 for the Together March against the far right, but it’s clear that simply marching and shouting isn’t enough—it requires a smarter, evidence-based approach, something Hope Not Hate excels at.
Next came a thought-provoking talk on “Work-Related Stress and Psychosocial Risks” by our national officer for Health & Safety, Joe Donnelly. After a short break, there were various workshops, then regional delegation meetings, where I chaired the Greater London meeting in our regional officer’s absence.
The evening wrapped up with a conference social at a nearby bar, before many of us headed to a local pub to keep putting the world to rights—and enjoy a good gossip.
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