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Network Journal Issue 04 |
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Conference revitalises political campaigns
The Deputy Leader of the House of Commons has praised Usdaw’s constructive and successful approach to political campaigning.
Phil Woolas said Usdaw delivers what its members want - citing protection against working on Christmas Day as a prime example.
The MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth was speaking at Usdaw's annual National Political Conference, in Warrington, in October.
General Secretary Sir Bill Connor reminded the 50 conference delegates: "The successes of our political campaigning shows how important this work is for all our members and how important it is that we keep our political fund."
Other speakers at the conference included West Lancashire MP Colin Pickthall, the chair of Usdaw's Parliamentary Group of MPs, who talked about the union's flagship Freedom From Fear campaign.
Deputy General Secretary John Hannett explained how activists would play a key role in the future of the Freedom From Fear campaign, by working closely with local councils to promote safety resources in shopping areas and the use of anti-social behaviour measures to curb persistent offenders.
Councillor Mohammed Azam, from Oldham, thanked Usdaw for its support in tackling the BNP in elections, urging political activists to keep on the campaign trail, in the build up to local elections, next June.
Audrey Hendrie, an Usdaw rep from Scotland, was at her first National Political Conference. "I thought it was a brilliant weekend," she said.
"Everyone was down-to-earth and we were discussing how political campaigns and politicians can help our members in very practical ways. As an Usdaw rep, I have come away with lots of ideas on how to promote our campaigns."
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