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Congress programme

Congress will be live online on Sunday 12 until Tuesday 15 September. Together, we will discuss how to build back fairer, greener and more equal from the pandemic. 


Times below are subject to change. You can watch the live broadcast of Congress at www.tuc.org.uk/Congresslive.

Sunday 12 September

2 – 4.30pm

President’s Opening Remarks 

GPC Report – Linda McCulloch 

Debate on the economy – energy and the environment 

Debate on the economy – creative and culture sector 

Debate on good services – health and social care 

President’s address and vote of thanks 

Debate on winning more for workers – organising and collectivism 

Debate on winning more for workers – international solidarity 

International speaker / video 

Monday 13 September

10am – 12.30pm

GPC Report – Linda McCulloch  

Debate on good services – public sector pensions 

Debate on respect and a voice at work - regulation  

Debate on the economy – learning and skills  

Special feature – Key worker video 

General Secretary’s Address  

Debate on Leading the responding to Covid-19 


2 - 4.30pm

GPC Report – Linda McCulloch  

Debate on respect and a voice at work – employment rights  

Debate on winning more for workers – union reps  

Debate on respect and a voice at work – equalities  

Debate on the economy – Brexit and trade 

Debate on respect and a voice at work – civil rights  

Debate on the economy – broadcast and media  

Debate on good services – justice  

Ballot Results from GC elections 

Tuesday 14 September 

10am – 12.30pm

GPC Report – Linda McCulloch  

Congress Awards - video presentation 

Address by the Leader of the Opposition 

Debate on the economy – working time and collective bargaining  

Debate on the economy – welfare and social policy  

Debate on the economy – transport 

Debate on the economy – pensions 

Debate on good services – education  

Debate on good services – civil service 

GCR appendices 

Adoption of GCR 

Election of new President 

Composition of the Executive Committee 

Retiring members of the GC 

Closing of Congress 

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