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Welcome to Episode 1 of Trade Union Talk! In this debut edition, host Mark Belshaw is joined by trade unionist Brian Corbett to break down the widening rift between the rank-and-file working class and political leadership.
đ In This Episode:
The Disaffiliation Debate: Brian explores why the argument for unions to cut historic ties with the Labour Party is gaining unprecedented traction right now among regular members.
Skipping the Ballot: A close look at ASLEFâs leadership deciding against a membership vote on Labour affiliation. What message does it send to rank-and-file trade unionists when major decisions about their political funds bypass a direct ballot?
The Broken Bond: Is the historical relationship between traditional trade unions and the Labour leadership fundamentally shattered, or are we just looking at a temporary rough patch?
On the Shop Floor: Brian sums up in exactly why everyday trade union members are feeling let down by political parties and asks where those vital political funds should really be directed.
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Welcome to Episode 1 of Trade Union Talk! In this debut edition, host Mark Belshaw is joined by trade unionist Brian Corbett to break down the widening rift between the rank-and-file working class and political leadership.
đ In This Episode:
The Disaffiliation Debate: Brian explores why the argument for unions to cut historic ties with the Labour Party is gaining unprecedented traction right now among regular members.
Skipping the Ballot: A close look at ASLEFâs leadership deciding against a membership vote on Labour affiliation. What message does it send to rank-and-file trade unionists when major decisions about their political funds bypass a direct ballot?
The Broken Bond: Is the historical relationship between traditional trade unions and the Labour leadership fundamentally shattered, or are we just looking at a temporary rough patch?
On the Shop Floor: Brian sums up in exactly why everyday trade union members are feeling let down by political parties and asks where those vital political funds should really be directed.
đ JOIN THE MOVEMENTS:
Stand against imperialist wars and for a just peace in the Middle East. Join these movements today:
No2Nato: no2nato.org
One State Palestine: onestatepalestine.org
đłď¸ GET INVOLVED & SUPPORT
Stand for Change:
đ˘ Join the Workers Party:
đ workerspartygb.org/join
đą FOLLOW THE WORKERS PARTY
Website: workerspartygb.org
X / Twitter / UpScrolled: @WorkersPartyGB
Instagram / TikTok / Threads: @workerspartygb
#WorkersPartyGB #TradeUnionTalk #ASLEF #LabourParty #BrianCorbett #UKPolitics #WorkersRights #TradeUnions
