Improving lives means more than putting money in people ’ s pockets

Unleashing the potential in everyone and using the power of the collective to achieve that are the themes running through the annual Jimmy Reid Foundation lecture to be delivered by UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea in Glasgow later today (Thursday). She will say: “It’s a huge privilege to be honouring one of Glasgow’s finest heroes. I heard Jimmy speak in the early 1970s in the Glasgow City halls. The place was packed to the rafters. I was about 15. “He spoke for over an hour, but time passed in a flash. He had no notes as he walked up and down the stage, talking eloquently, with great passion. His deep, resonant voice filling the hall. “I was utterly inspired. Jimmy remains one of the best speakers I’ve ever heard. He spoke passionately about injustice and the inherent goodness of people. “Despite his awareness of the obstacles to be overcome, Jimmy was optimistic about the future. His was a message of hope he carried throughout his life. “I didn’t walk out thinking, I want to be leader of a union. I didn’t even walk out thinking I wanted to work for a union. But thanks to Jimmy’s words, I walked out thinking deeply about what matters in life. “Jimmy’s words – and his message – were so clear. Poverty is a choice made by the powerful. It’s not inevitable. We can do something about it. “And to achieve that, we need to unleash everyone’s potential – to improve their chances of leading a fulfilling and productive life. &#...
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