date: 28 July 2008
embargo: For immediate release
Draft agenda published for 140th Congress
Asylum seekers and employment, improvements in maternity pay, a fair tax system, better pay for public sector workers and increased funding for the nation's film archives are just some of the issues contained in the preliminary agenda for this year's Congress published today (Monday).
Other topics amongst the 87 motions to be debated in Brighton during the 140th Congress include tougher enforcement of the minimum wage, poverty in rural areas, climate change, and increasing the number of apprenticeships in London and the South East.
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling MP, Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham MP and Minister for Women and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party Harriet Harman MP are among the speakers addressing delegates at Congress (which takes place between Monday 8 and Thursday 11 September 2008). Congress starts at 10am on the Monday with an address from TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber.
All applications for media passes must be received no later than noon on Tuesday 2 September. Any applications received after this date will be processed in Brighton and subject to a £50 administration fee. The form for media credentials, plus information on how to book wireless internet access and a phone line at the Brighton Centre can be accessed at www.tuc.org.uk/mediacredentials
The full text of all the motions for the 140th Congress can be found at http://www.tuc.org.uk/congress/tuc-15128-f0.pdf
Congress 2008 timetable (draft - subject to change)
Sunday 7 September
am Brendan Barber press conference
pm Union press conferences
Monday 8 September
am Brendan Barber's speech to Congress
Public sector pay, arts and media debates
pm Address from TUC President Dave Prentis
Employment and equality debates
Tuesday 9 September
am Arlene Holt Baker, AFL-CIO Executive Vice President
Education and skills debates
John Denham MP, Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills
pm Economic, public services and vulnerable workers debates
Alistair Darling MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer
Wednesday 10 September
am Dianne Hayter, Labour Party delegate
Equal rights and organising debates
Harriet Harman MP, Minister for Women and Deputy Leader of the
Labour Party
pm International, European, environment and transport debates
Thursday 11 September
am Employment rights, manufacturing and health and safety debates
pm Any remaining business and the final vote of thanks from the media
Contacts:
Media enquiries:
Liz Chinchen T: 020 7467 1248 M: 07778 158175 E: media@tuc.org.uk
Rob Holdsworth T: 020 7467 1372 M: 07717 531150 E: rholdsworth@tuc.org.uk
Elly Brenchley T: 020 7467 1337 M: 07900 910624 E: ebrenchley@tuc.org.uk
Press release (500 words) issued 28 Jul 2008