http://bravenewfilms.org/topics/unionism 2008-10-20T21:29:35Z http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/30826-sarah-creagh-respect-conference-2007 2008-10-20T21:29:35Z RespectCoalition <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NJDOOpjn7N8&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NJDOOpjn7N8&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/30826-sarah-creagh-respect-conference-2007"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/33210" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Sarah speaks about the lessons of building Respect in Bristol</p> </div> <a href="/blog/30826-sarah-creagh-respect-conference-2007">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/30825-chris-bambery-respect-conference-2007 2008-10-22T09:30:09Z RespectCoalition <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/iWFrzgr6pJo&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/iWFrzgr6pJo&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/30825-chris-bambery-respect-conference-2007"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/33209" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Chris Bambery, West London, said that the establishment demonise the working class, Respect must be the voice of the voiceless, the working class people who society has written off, Respect must be proud to organise with the working class. We must also must fight for women's right to choose, and there should no further decrease in the upper time limit for abortion.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/30825-chris-bambery-respect-conference-2007">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/30824-debbie-rolls-respect-conference-2007 2008-10-22T09:30:15Z RespectCoalition <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kWXVzCEUPpc&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kWXVzCEUPpc&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/30824-debbie-rolls-respect-conference-2007"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/33208" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Debbie Rolls from Leeds</p> </div> <a href="/blog/30824-debbie-rolls-respect-conference-2007">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/30823-rob-owen-respect-conference-2007 2008-10-22T21:31:21Z RespectCoalition <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KpbzeC5sW9I&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KpbzeC5sW9I&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/30823-rob-owen-respect-conference-2007"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/33207" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Rob Owen - Respect Conference 2007</p> </div> <a href="/blog/30823-rob-owen-respect-conference-2007">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/30822-brighton-hove-speaker-respect-conference-2007 2008-10-22T21:31:20Z RespectCoalition <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/IUa_39g0_cA&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/IUa_39g0_cA&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/30822-brighton-hove-speaker-respect-conference-2007"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/33206" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>building Respect in Brighton and Hove</p> </div> <a href="/blog/30822-brighton-hove-speaker-respect-conference-2007">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/30821-michael-gavan-elaine-graham-leigh-respect-conference-2007 2008-10-26T03:29:56Z RespectCoalition <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PrrAjcQjv50&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PrrAjcQjv50&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/30821-michael-gavan-elaine-graham-leigh-respect-conference-2007"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/33205" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Michael Gavan & Elaine Graham-Leigh open Respect Conference 2007</p> </div> <a href="/blog/30821-michael-gavan-elaine-graham-leigh-respect-conference-2007">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/30820-michael-lavalette-respect-conference-2007-2 2008-10-24T09:32:34Z RespectCoalition <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/l9GFZTByyQM&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/l9GFZTByyQM&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/30820-michael-lavalette-respect-conference-2007-2"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/33204" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Michael Lavalette moves constitutional ammendment (motion 53. Michael explained that in the last few years the NC had been elected by a slate system. Alternative slates could be presented to conference. This method was used to ensure a balance of geographical location, gender, and ethnicity. Unease about the slate system had been expressed in the past and discussion was held by the NC. It was decided to propose using the eSTV system, which is the current recommendation of the Electoral Reform Commission. </p> <p>The post of a National Organiser had been proposed at a previous NC and was passed unanimously at the last NC. The National Organiser would be part of the National Officers group, along with the Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. They would hold weekly meetings and report to the NC and conference. The decision had been made two days before the expected announcement of a general election. The following day Brown said there would be no election before 2009 so the pressure to appoint the National Organiser became less urgent.</p> <p>The CAC proposed that the 3 posts of National Organiser, National Secretary and Chair be directly elected at conference and that the post holders would be accountable to conference. The National Council would be elected by a single transferable vote. </p> <p>This was unanimously agreed.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/30820-michael-lavalette-respect-conference-2007-2">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/30819-balvinder-rana-respect-conference-2007 2008-10-14T15:31:10Z RespectCoalition <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5Zu8G839rC8&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5Zu8G839rC8&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/30819-balvinder-rana-respect-conference-2007"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/33203" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Balvinder Rana of Southall Respect</p> </div> <a href="/blog/30819-balvinder-rana-respect-conference-2007">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/30818-amina-mangera-respect-conference-2007 2008-10-23T03:31:45Z RespectCoalition <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YMmysIFmJ7Y&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YMmysIFmJ7Y&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/30818-amina-mangera-respect-conference-2007"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/33202" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Amina Mangera, Greenwich and Lewisham <br />Amina described herself as an independent socialist. She is concerned that both sides are behaving badly and that public emails don't help. She expressed concern that the result will be the election of BNP candidates to the GLA. She said there is not a left / right split in Respect, and most branches don't want a split. She is worried they are not being listened to.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/30818-amina-mangera-respect-conference-2007">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/30817-paddy-o-keefe-respect-conference-2007 2008-10-14T11:27:48Z RespectCoalition <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ma4zD1JhtLE&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ma4zD1JhtLE&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/30817-paddy-o-keefe-respect-conference-2007"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/33201" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Paddy O'Keefe from Brighton and Hove Respect</p> </div> <a href="/blog/30817-paddy-o-keefe-respect-conference-2007">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/30816-andy-north-respect-conference-2007 2008-10-23T03:31:18Z RespectCoalition <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mIpsnb7bDBI&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mIpsnb7bDBI&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/30816-andy-north-respect-conference-2007"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/33200" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Andy North, South Birmingham said that any of us can get campaigns going, we don't need to be a councillor. One teacher in a Birmingham school threatened with academy status has started a vibrant campaign.</p> <p>Suzanne Jeffrey, Islington said that climate change is the big issue. We can see in the cyclone in Bangladesh yesterday that the poorest suffer the most. She said that we must build 8th December Climate Change demonstration. We must move away from the establishment mantra of blaming the individual, responsibility must be collective.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/30816-andy-north-respect-conference-2007">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/30815-berlyne-hamilton-respect-conference-2007 2008-12-01T16:32:09Z RespectCoalition <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bz_f9CAlugg&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bz_f9CAlugg&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/30815-berlyne-hamilton-respect-conference-2007"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/33199" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Berlyne Hamilton, GLA list candidate, stressed the need to put our efforts into the GLA, to get Lindsey elected. He said that he has also witnessed some personal attacks in meetings from members of Respect Renewal and there is no place for this behaviour in Respect.</p> <p>Apologies for poor framing in first part of Berlyne's speech [I'd had to leave the camera temporarily]</p> </div> <a href="/blog/30815-berlyne-hamilton-respect-conference-2007">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/30814-anna-livingstone-respect-conference-2007 2008-12-01T16:32:09Z RespectCoalition <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-2p_26AH8xw&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-2p_26AH8xw&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/30814-anna-livingstone-respect-conference-2007"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/33198" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Anna Livingstone from Tower Hamlets speaks about working with Respect's councillors to fight against poor housing conditions</p> </div> <a href="/blog/30814-anna-livingstone-respect-conference-2007">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/30813-shaun-doherty-respect-conference-2007 2008-12-01T16:32:09Z RespectCoalition <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZIe5K-LL2JM&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZIe5K-LL2JM&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/30813-shaun-doherty-respect-conference-2007"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/33197" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Shaun Doherty, former election agent for George Galloway</p> </div> <a href="/blog/30813-shaun-doherty-respect-conference-2007">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/30812-nahella-ashraf-respect-conference-2007 2008-12-01T16:32:09Z RespectCoalition <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/T2e6vvePlac&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/T2e6vvePlac&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/30812-nahella-ashraf-respect-conference-2007"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/33196" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Nahella said that many members feel that no one has asked them what they want. Respect is the people in the room and all our members. We need to keep fighting for the original vision of Respect.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/30812-nahella-ashraf-respect-conference-2007">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/30811-noreen-fatima-respect-conference-2007 2008-12-01T16:32:09Z RespectCoalition <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_PbKeHaB6mY&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_PbKeHaB6mY&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/30811-noreen-fatima-respect-conference-2007"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/33195" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Noreen Fatima, Chair of Student Respect</p> <p>Noreen said that Muslims are not separate from the Left, most Muslims are working class, many are poor and have the most to gain from working with the left. She said this National Conference is the highest decision-making body of Respect and if people don't recognise that they are subverting the democratic process. We have to have democratic debate at conference whether we agree or disagree. This is not about Muslims versus non-Muslims, we must exchange ideas, and any break can only hinder this.</p> <p>She said that Student Respect has achieved a lot, including successfully campaigning for the NUS to be affiliated to Stop the War. She said that students came to the Respect conference this year under the same rules as last year, and we must defend this.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/30811-noreen-fatima-respect-conference-2007">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/30810-ray-holmes-respect-conference-2007 2008-12-01T16:32:09Z RespectCoalition <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/k334q8Gl6-c&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/k334q8Gl6-c&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/30810-ray-holmes-respect-conference-2007"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/33194" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Cllr Ray Holmes, Bolsover</p> <p>Ray said that he thinks we've done an exceedingly good job in the last few weeks. We've stood by our principles, and by the principles he fought for in Shirebrook. He said that it gives him great pleasure to stand up in the council and say "I oppose that!" We are opposed to the way workers are being treated in the post offices, and he been on the picket line. He said that we talk about representation of people's interests, but we're expected to show deference to a government that is attacking us every day. The reason he joined Respect is because he wanted a society that has the same principles. We need to be as broad and principled as we can be to take on those challenges. He concluded saying he wants to see this hall in 2 or 3 years time where every one of us is a Respect councillor!</p> </div> <a href="/blog/30810-ray-holmes-respect-conference-2007">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/30809-jane-loftus-respect-conference-2007 2008-12-01T16:32:09Z RespectCoalition <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LlIwSuX9q8Y&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LlIwSuX9q8Y&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/30809-jane-loftus-respect-conference-2007"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/33193" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Guest Speaker Jane Loftus, President, CWU</p> <p>Jane said that she knows this is her home -- the real Respect. The postal dispute highlighted problems with New Labour and old Labour. £23 billion has been given to Northern Rock but we are told there is no money for public services. Brown is continuing the policies as Blair. Brown will attack workers. New and old layers are active, trades councils are being re-launched, the OFFU meetings across the country are a great success. The CWU is punching its weight in the political arena. The settlement is out to ballot. The attacks will continue on the proposed changes and pensions but postal workers will fight back. Respect is on the picket lines, postal workers are looking for who will represent them. Democracy is important. The debate about where we go at this conference is the only way to go. Great councillors and trade union leaders have to be accountable. </p> <p>Jane said that it had been agreed to postpone the OFFU day school planned for 24th November so that trade unionists and socialists could support the Karen Reissmann demonstration in Manchester. The will be an OFFU day school in London on 2nd February. There will be workshops on a wide range of topics: organising in unions; recruitment; international work; wages don't cause inflation; agency and casual workers.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/30809-jane-loftus-respect-conference-2007">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/30808-rania-khan-respect-conference-2007 2008-12-01T16:32:09Z RespectCoalition <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rwRYo9KDAMM&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rwRYo9KDAMM&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/30808-rania-khan-respect-conference-2007"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/33192" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Cllr Rania Khan, Tower Hamlets</p> <p>Rania said that she wanted to explain why she, Oliur Rahman, Lutfa Begum and Ahmed Hussain had resigned the Respect whip on Tower Hamlets Council. This had been a very painful decision and not taken lightly. She denied that John Rees, National Secretary had urged them to do so, on the contrary, he had urged them to stay and fight from within.</p> <p>She outlined some of the events that had made staying in the Respect group intolerable. These included threatening behaviour, intimidation of women at meetings and a failure to campaign for the core policies of Respect.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/30808-rania-khan-respect-conference-2007">Watch the video</a>