Unison director of organising KEVIN LUCAS explains the Organising to Win strategy, its successes to date and key tests on the union’s horizon
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Proportional representation: the politics of the many
LYNN HENDERSON explains why unions are backing a radical overhaul of how we do politics
Young workers do want to get involved in Unison, and where that is enabled we see growth in workplace power, argue Unison North West Young Members co-chairs ZAIHERA CHAUDHRY and IAN CAULFIELD
British military spending is among the highest in the world, diverts scarce resources from far better causes and fuels international conflict. It’s time we made different choices, argues LIZ PAYNE
Trade unions, trades councils and community organisations must work together to build lasting solidarity and resistance to the far right, argues DREW GILCHRIST
Animal metaphors are testament to delight in the non-human world and what we hope and wish for human freedom, argue ROX MIDDLETON, LIAM SHAW and MIRIAM GAUNTLETT"
Economists estimate extreme poverty could be drastically reduced for a fraction of global defence spending, yet military budgets continue to expand year on year, says JON TRICKETT MP, ahead of the Stop the War International Conference on Saturday
Two weeks ago, a poll revealed the state of distrust in Westminster — ‘lack of faith in politics, politicians and government’ made an unfortunate debut in the top 10 issues for Britain.
Twelve per cent have concerns on this front, making it the ninth-biggest concern of the nation, according to IpsosMori.
It’s a reflection that politics as we know it at Westminster benefits the few. Many of those in the corridors of the Palace of Westminster are seeking personal gains and to help their chums in their elite circles.
To see why radical change at Westminster is so desperately needed it is worth flipping this idea on his head. If politics favours the elite, then it is actively working against the left, workers and unions.
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