Category: Meetings
July CLS Meeting – the Environment
Ozzi Warwick, Chief Education and Research Officer of the Oilfield Workers Trade Union of Trinidad and Tobago (OWTU) will speak about the work of Trade Unions for Energy Democracy (TUED) , a growing global network of unions and close allies working to advance democratic control and social ownership of energy, in ways that promote solutions to the climate crisis, address energy poverty, resist the degradation of both land and people, and respond to the attacks on workers’ rights and protections.
Bibi Elberse climate justice organiser with Tipping Point UK and Stop EACOP, a campaign that mobilises a … Read on ...
October Meeting – Reparations
The question of Reparations for Enslavement has been in the news lately with the Gladstone family denouncing their “odious” ancestor.
Luke Daniels, President of Caribbean Labour Solidarity, recently spoke to a large meeting, in the North of England, of shop stewards and delegates, members of the trade union UNISON. Luke will give a report of this important meeting and an update on the campaign as well as reminding us of the arguments for Reparations.
demanding the removal of the statue of enslaver William Beckford from the Guildhall in London produced a lively discussion. Steve Cushion will explore the … Read on ...