Last year, following a block on teachers' right to strike, the TUC took a complaint to the International Labour Organization against the state of Guernsey. From that ground breaking development, we look at how to move forward as a movement and advance workers rights on both Guernsey and Jersey (smaller channel islands also welcome). At this meeting, union officers and activists from the Channel Islands will get together and discuss joint working to collaboratively tackle the unique challenges they face.

12:30 – arrival, round table introductions

12:45 – Guernsey, the right to strike and the ILO complaint

13:15 – Jersey, the political struggle and the trades council

13:45 – International law & States law – with Stephen Russell, TUC international 

14:00 – break

14:15 – Seafarers and cross-island trade

14:30 – Tackling deficient employment law, protecting vulnerable workers, building a collaborative strategy – breakout rooms, discussing own experiences

14:50 – report back

15:00 – Agreed action for the islands and the way forward

15:30 – close

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