Hard Times: Trade unions tackling poverty
3 September 2008 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm (buffet from 5pm)
Keynote speakers:
Sharon Hodgson MP
Clare Williams - Unison
Hilary Fisher - End Child Poverty Campaign
Venue: Northern TUC Offices, Commercial Union House, 5th Floor, 39 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6QE
The northern region endures more than its fair share of poverty. Deprivation is higher here than in any other part of the country outside London, affecting life chances, health and wellbeing,
educational attainment and dragging down quality of life. Poverty is directly related to low wages, vulnerable working and inequality in the workplace - this makes tackling poverty a trade union issue. More workers in the north are low paid, especially growing. Inequalty and low pay at work
means children and families living in poverty in this region. This seminar will help to inform and shape trade unions' actions in the workplace that will tackle poverty in the community.
Download a flyer for more information and details of how to reserve your place. (PDF)
Briefing document (200 words) issued 1 Aug 2008
