Fringe meeting at GMB Annual Conference

Monday 7 th June 2010
Meeting Room 2, Ramada Plaza, Southport

This year the United Campaign held a joint fringe meeting at the GMB Conference with the Institute of Employment Rights.

Chair:
Carolyn Jones, IER

Speakers:
Paul Kenny, GMB
Keith Ewing, IER
Kathleen Walkershaw, GMB

With the ever growing use of anti-union injunctions to prevent legitimate strike action, the democratic decisions of union members are being increasingly undermined.

Recent high profile examples in the BA and Network Rail disputes have brought this problem to the fore but there have been countless examples across the country some of which have affected GMB members. Employers are seizing on the balloting provisions of the anti-union legislation to intimidate unions from taking action.

In light of these developments is it still possible to take lawful industrial action in the UK? What are the implications for trade union rights in the wake of the general election? How should unions prepare and respond? Speakers will discuss the issues facing the labour movement and will provide a platform for the launch of a post-election strategy.

Download the fringe flyer here!