The TUC conference 27/10/18 - Kurly’s summary poem
Kate Hudson kicked off contributions for today - highlighting activists that resist,
Who are ready to die and persist with justice
In their hearts,
Heart beats, that do not stop like the struggle
An example of standing up was by sitting down demonstrated by Rosa Parks
Who’s admired for never being tired of not giving up,
An important statement to remember
We had some gentle activism in the room from Maureen stepping in for Charlie
And enriching the agenda
Helping to give people a voice and a platform for hearing
Switching up and changing the pace for positive change with Amanda Gearing
A voice for warehouse workers who’re exploited for profit
Via criminal management who are less human and more robotic
Clearly no heart, no bottle but still take the pee
Big up the TUC, keep supporting the GMB
Linda made us aware of the bleeding injustice of the young girls unable to fulfil their potential
Demonstrating how sanitary supplies in schools are essential,
School seats tell the story that hurt the heart,
Where inadequate provision clearly leaves a mark
Austerity is savage, austerity is pants
Along with the abnormal normalisation of food banks
Giving thanks for contributions from Kyri, Kathy, Jonathan and Dave
Pushing forward and reminding us of vital lessons from back in the day
By organising and directing our combined energy
So Andy reminds us that inclusion is part of the remedy
It’s all bout maintaining generational momentum to take the country in the right direction
Highlighting the need to unblock communication blockages which needed a clear mention
Bob mentions the theft of our labour power
Big up the Midlands Pension Network who still blossom like flowers
It’s great that you all know your lefts from rights
Some of you are salivating at the tables that are laden with delights
My name’s Kurly hope you got something from this talk that I brought with a little flair
Enough from me, thanks for listening, now let me hand you back to the chair
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