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Usdaw and politics

Usdaw is involved in politics because it is a crucial part of improving members’ lives.

The real issues affecting our members’ lives are at the core of our activities and campaigns around which we organise.

Industrial organising provides the foundation upon which we negotiate with employers and represent our members’ interests in the workplace; political organising provides the foundation upon which we campaign to change the country and represent our members’ interests in society. These are two sides of the same coin, used together to improve the lives of Usdaw members.

Usdaw is affiliated to the Labour Party because it is our Party and provides us with the only means by which to secure a Government on the side of our members, working people, and the most vulnerable in society.

In the past, this political campaigning has delivered, for instance, the National Minimum Wage, paternity leave and equal rights for part-time workers.

Usdaw and Politics - A Short Guide for Union Activists.

The Labour Party

The trade unions founded the Labour Party to represent working people in Parliament.

Labour is the only party that can and will deliver for Usdaw members. In the past, Labour has delivered for our members following Usdaw campaigning, for instance on trade union recognition, the National Minimum Wage and increased maternity leave.

Promoted by Paddy Lillis, General Secretary on behalf of Usdaw, Head Office, Voyager Building, 2 Furness Quay, Salford Quays, Manchester, M50 3XZ.

Publications

Arranging a workplace visit for a Labour MP or Candidate (UFL RS4)

08 March 2023

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Organising Postal Votes for Members (UFL RS3)

09 March 2023

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The Usdaw guide to being a Labour Party GC delegate (UFL) RS2)

10 March 2023

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The Usdaw Guide to Labour Party Meetings (URL RS6)

14 February 2019

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How to get involved in your local Labour Party

01 July 2013

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How the Labour Party works

19 June 2013

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