Community conference told: ‘ You are the stewards of the New Deal ’

UNISON assistant general secretary Jon Richards opened the union’s national community conference in Chester on Saturday before introducing shadow deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, who gave a speech to delegates before taking questions. Mr Richards took aim at the recent Conservative government budget calling it “fantasy policy making, and a low piece of political theatre”. “What did it offer to support the work that you or our members do? What about housing – an issue seen as the number one priority by younger workers? “Where were the provisions to support people struggling with rapidly rising rents? Where were the big plans to address the shortage of new homes? “In one of the richest countries in the world, how can this government ignore the fact that so many people have nowhere to live and no money to spend?” And he continued: “Looking ahead, this year will be dominated by the continuing collapse of the government in the lead up to the general election. “As a union, we aren’t starry eyed – we are a worker’s organisation and our aims and objectives are to improve work and pay and conditions. This won’t change no matter which political part is in power in whichever UK country.” Hope for a different future Mr Richards also spoke of being introduced to the shadow deputy prime minister while she was an activist in the union. He continued: “Angela’s heart and soul are in the trade union movement – she’s UNISON through and through and ...
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