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THIS weekend over 50 delegates from trades councils across England and Wales will meet at their annual conference, this year in Leicester. This is a dynamic and exciting part of the trade union movement but is yet to attract many youngsters.
Trades councils can be, and often are, at the heart of their local community, with monthly discussions on solidarity with those in struggle. These may be about disputes in a local company or the local organisation of a national strike or a local People’s Assembly or other campaign on housing or public service closures from hospitals or libraries.
Tuesday’s announcement from the RMT of three national strike days on June 21, 23 and 25 will get onto the agenda one way or another for solidarity action to be considered.
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