June 2017

Secretary’s Report JUNE 2017 Wolverhampton, Bilston & District TUC

Wolverhampton stays Red

Well done to UNISON activist Eleanor Smith who won Wolverhampton SW along with Pat McFadden & Emma Reynolds who were also returned for Labour at the General Election. Eleanor promoted Corbyn’s leadership in her social media and had a huge turnout in volunteers.

 

Under Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership the Labour Party has grown to half a million, the largest political party in western europe. His election campaign speeches were heard by mass crowds all over Britain and he got across political messages for a change and messages that engaged people to vote and overturned a massive poll deficit. He has inspired a new generation of potential activists despite the attacks from some of his own MPs, the Party machine and almost all forces of the media.

Corbyn swamped by first time voters at Birmingham rally

Since last meeting:

• PCS union members were joined by members of WB&DTUC executive committee to petition Wolverhampton

• WB&DTUC delegates assisted Midlands TUC touring Wolverhampton and Dudley

• Palestine Hunger Strike solidarity Protest Vigil, Queens Sq.

• National, Local Waspi Demo’ Day held in Queen’s Square

  TUC Women Chainmakers’ Festival of Cradley Heath Saturday 1st July 2017 Cradley Heath High Street from 11am We have a stall booked. Full details and lineup on www.wolvestuc.org.uk

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  Thursday 21st September – Shrewsbury 24 campaign speaker reporting on trhe long awaited outcome of the Criminal Case Reveview Commission; organised by Wolverhampton TUC Civic centre Wolverhampton 7-15pm

  Funds are being sought payable to “Wolverhampton May Day Committee” c/o WB&DTUC £500 still needed to pay for 2017 event. Donations so far of £960 from ASLEF, UNISON Wolverhampton General, UNISON W Mids, UNITE West Midlands, WB&DTUC and £75 collection on night – costs of £1,454 see www.1stmaywolverhampton.org.uk