Top Of The Policies Sharpening the Swords of Justice in Association with Unions 21, Chair John Slinger, Chair of Pragmatic Radicalism 8 March at 13:00 at Congress House

90 second policy ideas, quick-fire questions and debate
 
Sharpening the Sword of Justice
 
Chaired by: John Slinger, (PragRad Chair)
 
FORMAT OF EVENT:
 
– 90 SECONDS PER SPEAKER TO PRESENT A POLICY IDEA (up to 15 speakers)
– 2 MINUTES Q&A PER POLICY
– ONE VOTE
– ONE TOP POLICY
 
WHEN?  13:00-15:00 Friday 8 March
 

ENTRY ON THE DAY
Union members who’d like to speak can attend for free, others wishing to attend must pay the delegate fee (£50) – which can usually be reclaimed from their union branch.

TOP OF THE POLICIES IS ABOUT GIVING YOU A CHANCE TO PITCH A POLICY IDEA….

Sharpening the Sword of Justice:
Unions take the lead on many social justice causes – changing the country for the better through their campaigns. In this session we’ll hear from advocates for a variety of social issues that could be the focus of the next big campaign for unions. They will pitch ideas in 90 seconds, followed by 3 minutes of Q&A. Delegates will vote on which idea or cause they think should be Top of the Policies.

SPEAKERS PITCHING THEIR IDEAS AT THE EVENT ARE…

Cat Hobbs
We-Own-It

James Scott

Rosalind Bragg
Maternity Action 

Laura Bates
Everyday Sexism Project

Gus Baker
Intern Aware

Sam Smether
Grandparents Plus

Hazel Nolan 

Jack Monroe
www.agirlcalledjack.com


To have the chance to present your 90 second policy idea on the on the night, please send it in the following format:
– Headline
– Explanation (3 sentences max)
– How you wish to be referred to on the night (ie job title, organisation, etc)
– Twitter name/ID
Send to PragRad Chair, John Slinger john.slinger@pragmaticradicalism.co.uk, or use the comment form below. @PragRad @JohnSlinger
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