A one-day conference on migrant workers, trade unions and the new economy.
Forty years ago Asian women at Grunwick led a strike for basic human dignity at work and for the right to join to a trade union. Today these battles are still being fought, often by migrant workers in precarious employment conditions. The experiences of workers at Byron revealed the extent to which migrant workers can be exploited by 'the new economy' and tossed aside when no longer needed, while those at Deliveroo showed that resistance is both necessary and possible.
This one-day conference will bring together campaigners, trade unionists, activists and thinkers to examine the changing nature of work and the terrains for resistance.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26TH 10.30AM-5.30PM
95 High Road
London
NW10 2SF
Willesden Green tube (Jubilee line)
Although a free event, please ensure you book your place HERE as spaces are limited.
Sessions will include:
Sessions will include:
- The legacy of Grunwick
- Do we need independent trade unions?
- Building community support
- What does Brexit mean for workers
- Resisting immigration raids
- Building community support
Confirmed participants are:
- Rita Chadha (Refugee and Migrant Forum Essex and London
- Dr Sundari Anitha
- Suresh Grover (The Moniroring Group)
- Anti Raids Network
- Amrit Wilson (writer, activist)
- Durham teaching assistants
- Jack Dromey MP
- Unite Hotel Workers Branch
- United Workers of the World Union (Deliveroo and other campaigns)
- More to be announced