Exhibitors list - Congress 2024
Amnesty International UK
STAND 25
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people in over 150 countries, who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.
Email: holly.harrisonmullane@amnesty.org.uk michael.quinn@amnesty.org.uk
Web: www.amnesty.org.uk
Bookmarks bookshop /TUC publications
STAND 24
Bookmarks is the largest socialist bookshop in Britain. Our range of books includes politics, economics, trade unionism, labour history, equalities and much more. Anti-union organisations like Amazon may offer you discounts but at their workers’ expense – so buy from Bookmarks! TUC Publications has a selection of books and merchandise from the TUC shop that includes health and safety and equalities.
Tel: 020 7637 1848
Email: info@bookmarks bookshop.co.uk
Web: www.bookmarksbookshop.co.uk
Britain Israel Trade Union Dialogue (BITUD)
STAND 5
BITUD exists to promote trade union understanding between, British, Israeli and Palestinian trade unions. We undertake regular briefings on the trade union work of the Histadrut and their role within Israeli society and the world of work. We take annual delegations to visit our sister unions in the region. We campaign with peace groups to support their work for a two-state solution to end this tragedy of a conflict.
Tel: 020 7222 4323
Email: info@bitud.org.uk
Web: www.bitud.org.uk
Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)
STAND 20
CND campaigns for a nuclear-free world. We oppose the replacement of Britain’s nuclear weapons system, Trident, which will cost over £205bn of public money. We support the United Nations’ treaty to prohibit all nuclear weapons and are working to get our government to support it. We work with MPs, activists and civil society to bring about change. Come and talk to us about how you can get involved.
Tel: 020 700 2393
Email: kate.hudson@cnduk.org
Web: www.cnduk.org
Civica Election Services
STAND 61
Civica Election Services is the UK’s leading provider of electoral services, working with over 90 per cent of unions, and offi cial provider of online voting to the TUC. Our proud history working with unions dates back to 1884 and we continue to offer unrivalled knowledge of legislation and good electoral practice. Our services now include virtual and hybrid meetings and conferences, Visit Stand 61 to discuss our new services and how we continue to innovate, improving membership engagement.
Tel: 020 8365 8909
Email: electionservices@civica.co.uk
Web: www.civica.com/en-gb/civica-election-services
Cuba Solidarity Campaign
STAND 27
CSC campaigns for an end to the illegal US blockade of Cuba, for the return of the illegally US-occupied Guantánamo Bay and for respect for Cuba’s sovereignty and independence. Visit our stand to join the campaign, to affiliate your branch, to get the latest news on Cuba and CSC, to receive information on events, campaigns, delegations and tours, or to buy from our range of Cuba-related gifts.
Tel: 0207 490 5715
Email: campaigns@cubasolidarity.org.uk
Web: www.cuba-solidarity.org.uk
The Communication Workers Union (CWU)
STANDS 1,2
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) represents nearly 180,000 members across the postal, telecoms, financial services and tech sectors. The CWU works hard to ensure safe, secure and well rewarded employment for all CWU members and campaigns for justice and equality for all, in and outside of the workplace.
Email: mmurray@cwu.org
Web: www.cwu.org
Dying to Work Campaign
STAND 38
The TUC Dying to Work campaign is seeking additional employment protection for terminally ill workers who can be sacked on the grounds of capability. Until we change the law the campaign has launched a voluntary charter that employers can sign, committing them to supporting and protecting terminally ill workers. The Charter now protects over 1.5 million workers across the UK. Visit our stand to get your own charter to take to your employer and protect those workers facing terminal illness.
Tel: 0121 262 6380
Web: www.dyingtowork.co.uk
Fire Brigades Union (FBU)
STAND 72
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) is the voice of UK firefighters. Since its foundation in 1918, the FBU has helped to create and develop the modern fire and rescue service, with public safety at its core. The FBI is the most significant and representative stakeholder in the fire and rescue service.
Tel: 0208 541 1765
Email: office@fbu.org.uk
Web: www.fbu.org.uk
First Actuarial LLP
STAND 18
First Actuarial are pension consultants with a difference. We help trustees and employers run their pension schemes, administering the benefits and providing actuarial advice on funding. We also support trade unions and other employers in providing financial wellbeing services to employees, so they make the most of their pensions and take control of their finances. And we help unions negotiate better pension benefits for their members. Come and talk to us about your financial wellbeing.
Tel: 0161 348 7400
Email: catherine.lockyer@firstactuarial.co.uk
Web: www.firstactuarial.co.uk
General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU)
STAND 34
Established in 1899, we’re currently celebrating our 125th anniversary, through solidarity, education and unity. We are a democratic organisation, responsive to the needs of our 21 affiliated trade unions and representing over half a million trades unionists. We provide high quality online and residential education via our Educational Trust and training centre in Quorn. We’re the home of Strike Map, a worker-powered map of industrial action in Great Britain and the island of Ireland.
Tel: 01509 410970
Email: campaigns@gftu.org.uk
Web: www.gftu.org.uk
GMB
STANDS 58/59/60
GMB represents over 500,000 members across the UK and Ireland. From schools, the NHS, and local government to energy, manufacturing, retail, and the gig economy, we take action on the issues that matter to our members. In workplaces and industries everywhere, we are setting the pace by organising and campaigning to deliver on our mission – to make work better.
Tel: 020 7391 6700
Email: info@gmb.org.uk
Web: www.gmb.org.uk
Heathrow Airport
STAND 16
Visit us to learn how Heathrow is delivering against its commitment to become a great place to live and work. As one of the UK’s largest single site employers, Heathrow has taken positive action to promote diversity and inclusion, as well as providing good quality opportunities for its workforce to develop and progress their careers. Heathrow is proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer.
Web: www.heathrow.com
Institute of Employment Rights/ Campaign for Trade Union Freedom
STAND 43
The Institute of Employment Rights is a think tank for trades unions and the labour movement. Our expert academics, lawyers and trades unionists have been informing the debate around employment rights for over 30 years. The Campaign for Trade Union Freedom exists to defend and enhance trades unionism, oppose anti-union laws, and promote sectoral collective bargaining.
Tel: 0151 207 5265
Email: office@ier.org.uk
Web: www.ier.org.uk
Justice for Colombia
STAND 69
JFC was set up in 2002 as the official TUC campaign to support trades unionism, human rights and peace in Colombia. Our work is carried out in collaboration with our Colombian partners, including political activists, trades unionists, peasant organisations, human rights defenders and others. JFC promotes solidarity between TUC affiliated unions and their Colombian counterparts, while promoting the needs of Colombian civil society in the British, Irish, Scottish and EU parliaments.
Tel: 020 7324 2490
Email: nick@ justiceforcolombia.org
Web: www.justiceforcolombia.org
Labour Research Department (LRD)
STAND 64
The Labour Research Department (LRD) is an independent organisation offering trade unions current information on workplace issues like employment law, health and safety, pay, pensions and equality. We conduct commissioned research and publish specialist guides like The Law at Work, Labour Research, Workplace Report and Safety Rep. Visit our stand for a demonstration of Payline, sample free magazines and sign up for our digital publications.
Tel: 020 7928 3946
Email: info@lrd.org.uk
Web: www.lrd.org.uk
Labour Membership Engagement
STAND 80
Want to get more involved with the Labour Party? Visit our stand to fi nd out where Labour Party membership can take you. Learn more about joining Labour, sign up to hear from us and get your hands on exclusive merch. Come and say hello!
Tel: 0345 092 22 99
Email: labourmembershiplabour.org.uk
Web: www.labour.org.uk/join
Labour Unions
STAND 79
We are the 11 trade unions that are part of the Labour Party, bringing the collective voices of four million people to the heart of the Party. We campaign for a Labour government that will transform the lives of working people for the better.
Tel: 07958 160 132
Email: campaigns@ labourunions.org.uk
Web: www.labourunions.org.uk
Mi-Voice
STAND 57
Established in 2006, Mi-Voice is an independent scrutineer, providing a comprehensive range of voting services. Whether it’s an executive election, industrial action ballot, AGM or conference vote, our dedicated team of election experts can deliver a tailored voting solution that meets your specific requirements. Our focus is on delivering a robust, transparent voting process, to ensure all your union members are fully informed and can have their say.
Tel: 02380 763980
Email: enquiries@mi-voice.com
Web: www.mi-voice.com
Morrish Solicitors LLP
STAND 73
Morrish Solicitors has represented the interests of working people since 1882. Today, we act for unions, professional associations, and their members nationwide, providing advice, support and representation at all levels, including the most complex employment and industrial relations issues. We are experts in personal injury and clinical negligence, property, wills and estates, family law and dispute resolution.
Tel: 033 3344 9600
Email: info@morrishsolicitors.com
Web: www.morrishsolicitors.com
Movement
STAND 3
Movement: turbocharging your union’s organising. Our software helps you reach workers wherever they are – email, SMS, WhatsApp, and phone banking. Build campaigns in minutes, not hours. Roll them out to organisers instantly. No more CSVs. All your data, in one place. Make decisions on the go or in the office. Unions using Movement increase turnout more than 25 per cent – on a ballot of 2,000 workers, that’s an extra 500 votes. Visit us to discover more for yourself.
Tel: 07366 111808
Email: andrew@movement.industries
Web: www.movement.industries
National Pensioners’ Convention (NPC)
STAND 36
Tel: 020 7837 6622
Email: info@npcuk.org
Web: www.npcuk.org
National Unemployed Centres Combine
STAND 6
The first TUC Unemployed Workers’ Centre was set up in 1978 in Newcastle. By the mid-1980s, there were 250. Over the next twenty fi ve years, despite the falling number of centres, the work of campaigning, advice and representation continues. Supported by many unions and organisations, including Unite who are fighting against in work sanctions, and London Unemployed Strategies who coordinate London peer-to-peer groups.
Tel: 07702 546 395
Email: mmccaul@tuc.org.uk
Web: www.duwc.org.uk
National Education Union (NEU)
STANDS 8,9
The National Education Union brings together more than 450,000 teachers, support staff and leaders, to form the largest education union in Europe. Visit the NEU’s stand to find out why the new Government needs to invest in education and our children’s futures.
Tel: 0345 811 8111
Email: enquiries@neu.org.uk
Web: www.neu.org.uk
National Trans Pride Centre/CWU South East Region
STAND 37
A photographic display of the history and work of the national trans centre in Brighton. Including trans pride events to date. The display aims to increase involvement across the trade union movement of trans awareness.
Tel: 07881 786420
Email: r.harris@solent-cwu.org
Web: www.cwu.org
Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign Action Group (NSCAG)
STAND 19
The Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign Action Group has worked with trades unions in Nicaragua for over forty-fi ve years. Our work focuses on fostering and maintaining links of support and solidarity between trades unions in Nicaragua and the UK in order to share knowledge and experience, enhance mutual understanding and promote social and economic justice. We also campaign 34 to defend Nicaragua’s sovereignty and right to self determination in the face of ongoing aggression by the United States.
Email: admin@nscag.org.uk
Web: www.nscag.org.uk
Palestine Solidarity Campaign
STAND 42
“We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians” – Nelson Mandela.
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) is an independent and democratic organisation, campaigning for peace, equality & justice for Palestinians, in support of international law & human rights, and against all forms of racism. Please visit us for information about our current campaigns and how you can join us against apartheid and for a free Palestine.
Tel: 020 7700 6192
Email: martial.kurtz@palestinecampaign.org
Web: www.palestinecampaign.org
Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS)
STANDS 50/51/52
Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) represents over 190,000 members in the civil service, NDPBs, arms-length bodies and outsourced FM workers across Government. Our members have been fighting for fair pay, secure jobs and pensions justice. We demand a new Government treats our members with respect and deals with endemic low pay. We continue to fight the Tories’ anti trade union legislation and their abhorrent Rwanda scheme. Visit our stall for more information.
Tel: 020 7924 2727
Email: campaigns@pcs.org.uk
Web: www.pcs.org.uk
Pellacraft Ltd
STAND 32
Union-branded merchandise can provide a cost-effective way of promoting your union. With our considerable experience working with many unions, we can help you to get your message across. And with ranges in ethically sourced and UK made products, we’ll ensure your values are upheld. We also offer a complete service. Don’t worry about graphic design and artwork or holding and distributing merchandise. We can do all of that and much more.
Tel: 01623 636602
Email: sales@pellacraft.com
Web: www.pellacraft.com
Peoples Press Printing Society/ Morning Star
STAND 17
Since 1930, our paper has stood for peace and socialism. Co-operatively owned, it is the paper of the labour movement, with 13 national trades unions on its management board. We carry the stories that matter – the protests, strikes, occupations and direct action that show those fighting back that they are not alone. Daily we challenge the media monopolies, giving space to the union reps, community campaigns and protest movements that are otherwise ignored.
Tel: 0208 510 0815
Email: enquiries@peoplespress.com
Web: www.morningstaronline.co.uk
POA
STAND 7
The POA (the Professional Trade Union for Prison, Correctional and Public and Private Mental Health Trust Service Providers) has more than 30,000 members representing prison officer grades and operational support grades in the prison service, throughout public and private sector prisons, along with members in immigration and secure hospital settings.
Tel: 020 8803 0255
Email: general@poauk.org.uk
Web: www.poauk.org.uk
Public-i Group Ltd
STAND 70
Streambox from Public-i enables seamless live streaming of meetings from anywhere. Streambox enables trades union members to view and participate in meetings and events remotely, increasing union transparency and accessibility. With Streambox, unions can ensure active engagement and open decision-making, no matter where the meeting is held. With our robust analytics suite, unions can gain valuable insights into viewership, interactions and content impact, crucial for effective communication and strategy planning.
Tel: 01273 821282
Email: info@public-i.info
Web: www.public-i.tv
Slater and Gordon Solicitors
STAND 54
At Slater and Gordon, we’ve been supporting unions and their members for over 90 years. Our legal advice goes beyond the workplace, and we’re on hand to support you with all life’s legal needs, when you need us. Our experts provide clear, straightforward guidance to help people move forward with clarity and confidence.
Tel: 033 0107 5055
Email: enquiries@ slatergordon.uk
Web: www.slatergordon.co.uk
Stand Up to Racism
STAND 66
Stand Up to Racism is a broad-based campaign opposing all forms of racism, Islamophobia and anti-semitism, affiliated with most unions and working closely with the TUC. SUTR is committed to building a mass movement to oppose the far right and fascists as their forces once again attempt to grow. Trades unions are crucial to that movement, and anti-racism is a trade union issue.
Email: info@standuptoracism.org.uk
Web: www.standuptoracism.org.uk
Thompsons Solicitors
STAND 35
Thompsons Solicitors, founded in 1921 by civil rights lawyer Harry Thompson, is dedicated to fighting for social justice and defending workers’ rights. Working hand in hand with the union movement, we specialise in personal injury, employment rights, asbestos disease and clinical negligence. We have been integral to nearly every major improvement in workplace health and safety law, consistently advocating for the rights of the injured and mistreated, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to social justice and workers’ rights.
Tel: 0800 022 4224
Email: enquiries@ thompsons.law.co.uk
Web: www.thompsonstradeunion.law
Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Museum and Festival
STANDS 21 and 22
Museum and festival celebrating the birthplace of modern trades unionism, and the story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs. Built as a monument to George Loveless and the martyrs, we tell their story and celebrate the first mass protest by the fledgeling trade union movement, bringing the martyrs home as heroes and leading to growth of the movement, securing rights for workers around the world. Each year, history, trades unionism and modern politics come together at the Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival.
Tel: 01305 848237
Email: tolpuddle@tuc.org.uk
Web: www.tolpuddlemartyrs.org.uk
Trust Reservations
STAND 44
We are the official booking agent for accommodation at the TUC. You can book your accommodation with us now for future years’ conferences for group and individual bookings. Trust Reservations is a specialist company handling conference booking packages and events for the last 20+ years. Also visit us for access to low-cost venues, great value hotel accommodation and holiday destinations. Come see us on the stand to discuss your needs.
Tel: 01753 841666
Email: sales@trustreservations.com
Web: www.trustreservations.com
TUC Global
STANDS 55, 56
The TUC is part of the ITUC’s global network of union centres, with a combined membership of 191 million trade union members across 169 countries. Every Congress, we bring together fellow trades unionists from around the world to promote global solidarity in an increasingly hostile world and work throughout the year to defend global workers’ and union rights, and promote decent work, peace, the rule of law and resistance to the far right.
Tel: +44 7789 961136
Email: international@tuc org.uk
Web: www.tuc.org.uk/GlobalSolidarity
TUC info stand
STANDS 10, 11
The TUC exists to make the working world a better place for everyone. We bring together more than five million working people who make up our 48 member unions. Come to our stand if you have any enquiries, need help finding your way around Congress, or help with Congress programme content and the progress of Congress business. Delegates can collect a powerbank to charge your devices and keep you connected.
Tel: 020 7636 4030
Email: info@tuc.org.uk
Web: www.tuc.org.uk
UK Engage
STAND 71
Approved by The Department for Business and Trade, UK Engage are a leading UK independent scrutineer, providing statutory postal/workplace ballot services, and administration for non-statutory trade union ballots. We also provide secure online nomination/ voting services to conduct elections or consultations, and offer real-time voting services for delegates voting on motions at conference and other meetings. Our services cover: industrial action ballots; executive council elections; merger/ demerger ballots; recognition ballots; political fund ballots; committee/ board/executive elections; voting at conferences.
Tel: 0345 293 5555
Email: democracy@ukengage.org
Web: www.uk-engage.org
UNISON
STANDS 76, 77, 78
UNISON is the UK’s largest union, serving more than 1.3 million members who deliver public services across the public, community and voluntary and private sectors.
Tel: 0800 0857 857
Web: www.unison.org.uk
Unite
STANDS 39,40, 31,30 29,41
Unite the Union is a growing union that is winning in the workplace on jobs, pay and conditions. We are fighting every day for workers and communities, exposing the facts on issues that really matter to our members, holding employers and politicians to account and putting equalities at the heart of all we do.
Tel: 020 7611 2500
Web: www.unitetheunion.org
Unity Trust Bank
STAND 4
Unity Trust Bank has had a proud and historic relationship with trades unions since our formation in 1984. The trades unions’ vision was to create a bank that would embrace the philosophy of serving the common good, and those founding principles are still at the heart of everything Unity does today.
Tel: 0345 245 0020
Email: us@unity.co.uk
Web: www.unity.co.uk
Usdaw
STANDS 62,63,67,68
With around 360,000 members, Usdaw is one of Britain’s largest trade unions. Usdaw members work in a variety of industries including retail, distribution, home shopping, call centres, food processing and pharmaceuticals. Visit us to fi nd out more about Usdaw and our campaigns.
Tel: 0800 030 80 30
Web: www.usdaw.org.uk
War on Want
STAND 28
Poverty is political. War on Want works in partnership with unions and social movements here and in the global South. The most effective way to end poverty is by taking collective action to challenge the structures of inequality and injustice and hold those responsible to account. We are working on a Global Green New Deal that tackles outdated models of colonialism and ensures a just transition to decent jobs, social protection and the right of freedom of association for all workers.
Tel: 07879 876771
Email: jsimpkins@waronwant.org
Web: www.waronwant.org