On the same day that McDonald’s workers in Crayford and Cambridge made history by going on strike, demonstrating the power of workers getting together and organising, it was an honor to propose to my CLP, in Tamworth, that it send a contemporary resolution to conference supporting the strike (see below). It also talks about other workers’ struggles, commits Labour to actively support them and demands the repeal of all Britain’s anti-union laws – not just the Trade Union Act – and a strong legal charter of workers’ rights. Lots of members present spoke about the difference being in a union made for them.

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