Who we are, what we do and how we do it
The London, East and South East (LESE) Regional Council of the Trades Union Congress represents affiliated unions across London, the East of England and the South East.
Trade unions nominate delegates to the Regional Council, which meets quarterly to discuss how to implement policy agreed at the annual Trades Union Congress and to address regional issues.
LESE has a number of advisory sub-groups, to which unions and trades councils can send delegates. These groups provide a space for members to contribute to policy development, share expertise, and take on leadership roles within the TUC.
Each sub-group sets its own agenda and activities and focuses on either equality or industry-specific issues.
Sub-Groups are:
- Construction Campaign Task Group
- Creative and Leisure Industries Committee
- Disabled Members Network
- Environmental Sustainability and Just Transition Network
- Health and Safety Advisory Committee
- International Affairs Committee
- LGBT+ Network
- Pensioners' Network
- Public Services Committee
- Race Relations Committee
- Transport Industries Network
- Women's Rights Committee
- Young Workers' Network
Every union is entitled to nominate delegates (the exact number relates to the union's size) to these Sub-Groups.
These sub-groups are either equality or industry based and are a great opportunity for trade union officials and lay members to involve themselves in both policy and leadership positions within the TUC.
TUC LESE Meeting Code of Conduct
The TUC is committed to organising activities at which everyone can participate in an inclusive, respectful and safe environment. The TUC has zero tolerance for any type of harassment, including sexual harassment. Aggressive, offensive, intimidatory, disrespectful or unacceptable behaviour or comments will not be tolerated. This supports the commitment set out in the TUC’s rules to promote equality for all and to eliminate all forms of harassment, including sexual harassment, prejudice and unfair discrimination. This policy applies to all aspects of communication at or in connection with an event, including postings on social media.
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