The Midlands TUC LGB & T Network will be commemorating the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO Day), on Saturday 15th May. The event will take place in Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, opposite the Library at 2:00 p.m.
Speakers include the current Chair of the Network, Richard Jones, and former Chair Yvonne Washbourne. Music will be provided by RoosterSpake.
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Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Saturday, 1 May 2010
Derby Silk Mill March and Rally
Hundreds of trade unionists turned out in Derby today for the annual Silk Mill march and rally. This event, jointly organised by Derby Area Trades Union Council, The Labour Party and Co-operative Party, is one of the longest running labour movement celebrations in the region. This year's event attracted high profile speakers including MPs Margaret Beckett and John Prescott who were joined by Unite Joint General Secretary Derek Simpson. President of the trades council, Ian Wilson, introduced proceedings.
Prospective Parliamentary Candidates Cheryl Pidgeon and Chris Williamson were also invited to make contributions.
Thursday, 8 April 2010
May Day and Workers Memorial Day
Do you have a May Day event or Workers Memorial Day we can help publicise? Email the details to Alan Weaver at aweaver@tuc.org.uk and we shall put them on this blog and on the TUC main website.
Saturday, 3 April 2010
Midlands TUC condemns English Defence League presence in Dudley
The Midlands TUC today (Saturday) issued a statement condemning the English Defence League for holding a rally in the centre of Dudley.
Cheryl Pidgeon, Regional Secretary of the Midlands TUC said, “We know that this group includes football hooligans and racist thugs who are intent on causing trouble. Their claim to be protesting against radical Islam has been shown to be a fraud, as their behaviour in other cities has shown, where they quickly descend into exposing their hate for all Muslims.
The timing is designed to cause maximum disruption to the people of Dudley and will place severe demands on police resources today. The Midlands TUC rejects the EDL message of hate, and would urge the people of Dudley to do the same leaving the EDL in no doubt that their shameful politics are not welcome in the midlands.”
Cheryl Pidgeon, Regional Secretary of the Midlands TUC said, “We know that this group includes football hooligans and racist thugs who are intent on causing trouble. Their claim to be protesting against radical Islam has been shown to be a fraud, as their behaviour in other cities has shown, where they quickly descend into exposing their hate for all Muslims.
The timing is designed to cause maximum disruption to the people of Dudley and will place severe demands on police resources today. The Midlands TUC rejects the EDL message of hate, and would urge the people of Dudley to do the same leaving the EDL in no doubt that their shameful politics are not welcome in the midlands.”
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Budget supports Government handling of recession and recovery, says TUC
Commenting on the 2010 Budget announced today (Wednesday), TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: “This was a measured Budget that took no risks with the recovery and showed that the Government’s handling of the recession is working."
“Better than expected tax income and lower unemployment has given the Chancellor scope to extend the jobs guarantee for young people and provide some extra money for tackling poverty. Support for business, a green investment bank and for industrial policy are welcome steps in rebalancing the economy away from finance."
“We welcome the decision to maintain this year’s planned increase in spending, but there are real concerns that cuts planned for future years will damage public services."
“Instead the Chancellor should have put more emphasis on raising tax from those who benefitted most from the boom years, through a Robin Hood Tax on financial transactions and limits on tax breaks for the rich.
“This was a good Budget. The Chancellor not just acted responsibly, but with a real sense of social justice and the need for government to help create a better, fairer and more sustainable economy.”
Further TUC comment on the Budget is available at www.touchstoneblog.org.uk
“Better than expected tax income and lower unemployment has given the Chancellor scope to extend the jobs guarantee for young people and provide some extra money for tackling poverty. Support for business, a green investment bank and for industrial policy are welcome steps in rebalancing the economy away from finance."
“We welcome the decision to maintain this year’s planned increase in spending, but there are real concerns that cuts planned for future years will damage public services."
“Instead the Chancellor should have put more emphasis on raising tax from those who benefitted most from the boom years, through a Robin Hood Tax on financial transactions and limits on tax breaks for the rich.
“This was a good Budget. The Chancellor not just acted responsibly, but with a real sense of social justice and the need for government to help create a better, fairer and more sustainable economy.”
Further TUC comment on the Budget is available at www.touchstoneblog.org.uk
PCS Members take industrial action on budget day
Friday, 19 March 2010
New TUC blog site for LGB & T members
The Midlands LGB & T Network has a new blog site where information will be posted on current campaigns and events. This will be updated on a regular basis. Look for information on our presence at Pride events across the Midlands and at the IDAHO commemoration in Birmingham.
Visit the site at: http://midtuclgbtnetwork.blogspot.com/
Visit the site at: http://midtuclgbtnetwork.blogspot.com/
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