This is our annual opportunity to take stock and think about the future of the Movement and where we go next. As we look to build on recent organising and campaigning successes, the course will help participants to think strategically and embrace new ideas.
Our Summer School provides the space and stimulus for a bolder, bigger and better union Movement. This course is aimed at experienced and newer trade union activists who want an opportunity to think outside the box with key leaders from across the movement.
This Summer School will be extra special as it will include the graduation of those that took part in the first ever pilot of the Activist Academy.
Application Deadline: 30th July 2025
Agenda
What does the strike wave 2022/2023 tell us?
Dr. Andy Hodder & Dr. Stephen Mustchin
What is the new deal for workers?
Sarah Woolley, Fran Heathcote, Carolyn Jones, Dr. Emma Runswick and Dave Ward.
5o years since Grunwick, what does it mean for our movement?
Taj Ali
Wages/profits/growth, who does our economy work for?
Hwanhee Bae
Musk, Trump and Why the US Constitution Serves the Few
Robert Ovetz
Using the media, handling the press and winning your narrative
Polly Smythe
Negotiation skills for the workplace
Gawain Little
Activism and surveillance – the story of spycops and the blacklisting scandal
John Bryan
Tracking the violators, Violation Tracker UK – a tool for organising
Eleanor Godwin
Building a credible strike threat
Robert Ovetz
What happened in South Korea and what is its future?
Hwanhee Bae
Building activist teams in our organisations
Henry Fowler
Pricing
For Affiliates: FREE
For Non-affiliates: £325
Sign up today:
https://gftuet.org.uk/courses/gftu-summer-school
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