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A festival of trade unionism by young people for young people
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Trump’s economic adviser has exposed the actual strategy: forcing other countries to provide financial support for US world hegemony
Activist Angie Zelter has been arrested more than a hundred times. She’s not stopping now, writes LINDA PENTZ GUNTER
Natalia Marques looks at last week's ruling that Khalil can be deported and its implications
We are not here to advocate for the arms industry or its CEOs, writes STEVE HANDFORD, and that means we must take a stand against the government’s spending on war
Educators must fight for an inclusive, creative system that values all children
Although our sector is hearing better things from the current government, the recognition that what we do is education in its own right, rather than just childcare, is still not reflected in policy, writes LUCY COLEMAN
THIS weekend sees the picturesque Quorn Grange hotel located in Quorn, Loughborough, open its doors to young trade unionists for a weekend full of inspiration, opportunity, education and networking.
The hotel, which is owned by the General Federation of Trade Unions, is the ideal location for young members to learn about the history of our movement, our role as trade union members and activists within it, understand the meaning of solidarity and to recognise just how large the movement is internationally.
We have a range of members attend from different trade unions and from those who are fairly new members who want to find out a bit more, to those who are more experienced and active in their union but want to connect with other young members and fill in gaps to their knowledge.
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