Building The McStrike: Taking Action to Make £10 an Hour a Reality - Labour Party Conference Fringe

20 September 2018 - 8:15am
Event
Date: Monday 24 September 2018
Time: 3-4:30 pm (This is inside the secure zone of the Labour Party conference, please allow time to go through security)
Location: Kings Suite, Pullman Hotel, Kings Dock St, Liverpool L3 4FP (This is inside the secure zone of the Labour Party Conference you will need to arange your own pass)
 
The McStrike made history when McDonald’s workers went on strike for the first time in September 2017 and has continued to grow. It has also inspired workers at TGI Fridays to strike over unfair tips and wages. This fringe will look at how we can build the movement to tackle poverty wages and precarious contracts and the actions groups are taking locally to support workers and build the labour movement.
 
Speakers: 
  • John McDonnell MP –Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
  • Lauren McCourt – McStriker / BFAWU National Executive Council
  • Jen Dunstan – Sheffield Needs a Payrise / Co – Chair, Momentum Sheffield
  • Clara Palliard – Liverpool Time for Ten / President, PCS Culture Section
  • Ian Hodson – President - BFAWU
  • Chaired by Asad Rehman, War on Want
Organised by War on Want 
 
 
 
 

 

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