Fringe meeting at UNISON Annual Conference

Thursday 17th June 2010
Meyrick Suite, BIC, Bournemouth

This year the United Campaign will be holding a joint fringe meeting at the UNISON Conference with the Institute of Employment Rights. We will also be having a stall so come and visit us if you are attending!

Chair:
Bob Oram, UNISON

Speakers:
Keith Ewing, IER
John Usher, United Campaign
Jane Carolan, UNISON

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 UNISON 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!