How unions can work with 3rd sector organisations to support our members in their communities
Community Union hosted an event at Labour Party conference 2010 on the need for a greater rapprochment between the third sector and the trade union movement.
Deputy General Secretary Joe Mann started the ball rolling
Among the speakers at the event were Peter Kyle, Deputy CEO of ACEVO (Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations), Paul Goggins (MP for Wythenshawe and Sale), Hazel Blears (MP for Salford and Eccles) and Labour Party General Secrary Ray Collins.
former Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Hazel Blears MP
As the former Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Hazel Blears had many points to make about the importance of supporting grass roots community organising.
Paul Goggins MP
As the former director of a voluntary group, Church Action on Poverty, Paul Goggins MP has a wealth of experience from the voluntary sector.
Peter Kyle, ACEVO
ACEVO is the peak body for voluntary organisations across the country to influence policy. ACEVO and Community Union are curently partners on a project in the North East aimed at building a growing community of active trade unionists in the voluntary sector.
Labour Party General Secretary Ray Collins
A surprise last minute speaker at the third sector forum was Labour party General Secretary Ray Collins.
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