Events
month | week | day | tableDue to unforseen circumstances, this seminar has had to be postponed. Details about a proposed new date for the event will be posted as soon as possible
Wednesday 14th May 2008
1:30- 4:15pm
at the UCU Conference Centre,
Britannia Street, London WC1
Organised by
The Institute of Employment Rights
about the seminar
Due to circumstances beyond our control, this event has had to be postponed.
Thursday 5th June 2008
1.30pm to 4.15pm
at the UCU Conference Centre, Britannia Street,
London WC1
organised by
The Institute of Employment Rights
The Chair of the Institute, John Hendy QC, will address SERTUC's International Conference.
This event brings together trade unionists and their friends in London, the South East and East of England to discuss issues of international development, politics and trade union solidarity.
This FREE event includes workshops on a wide range of issues including:
· trade unions under attack in Colombia, Iran and Iraq
· the control of water
· the future for a ‘Social Europe’
· the rise of the far right
The Quality of Working Life: Promoting a Healthy Agenda
Conference
Tuesday 24th June 2008
10.30am-4.15pm
at the Adelphi Hotel, Lime Street, Liverpool
Sponsored by: Thompsons Solicitors, the North West TUC and UNITE North West Region
About the conference
This Conference will be the first in a series of events to be held in the North West.
Against the Backdrop of recent hostile decisions in the European Court of Justice, what national and international steps can unions take to promote fair rights and free unions?
Join us for our annual Fringe Meeting at TUC Congress in Brighton
5:30PM or end of afternoon session
Meeting Room 1 Hall B West, Brighton Centre
Chaired by John Hendy, QC, Chair, IER
- Speakers include:
- Tony Benn, Vice President, United Campaign
- Christine Blower, Acting Gen Sec NUT
- Brian Caton, Gen Sec POA,
- Bob Crow, Gen Sec RMT and United Campaign Chair
Join us for our 2nd fringe meeting at TUC Congress.
1PM or end of morning session
MEETING ROOM 4 3rd Floor Room 3
- Speakers confirmed include:
- Margie Jaffe, Unison
- Kamaljeet Jandu, GMB
- Sanjiv Sachdev, Kingston University and author of IER publication, The Impact of Contracting Out on Employment Relations in Public Services (2005)
Wednesday 15th October 2008
9.30am – 4.15pm
at Scope
6 Market Road, London N7 9PW Nearest tube: Caledonian Rd
Our annual conference
organised by The Institute of Employment Rights
in association with the TUC and Old Square Chambers
about the conference
One of a new series of events in the North West
Wednesday 22nd October 2008
Adelphi Hotel,Liverpool
Sponsored by Unite North West Region and Thompsons Solicitors
While we have travelled a long way in terms of equalities legislation in recent years, the complexity of discrimination legislation still makes it very difficult to tackle the deep-set issues of inequality in the workplace.
A full-day conference.
- Speakers so far include:
- John Hendy QC
- Prof Keith Ewing
- Frank Wilkinson
- Stephanie Blankenburg
- Prof Brian Bercusson
Cost
IER subscribers and members £75.00
Trade unions £90.00
Commercial £220.00
The cost of the conference does not include lunch.
Venue
NUT, Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9BD
Nearest tube and train: Euston and King's Cross
Part of the North West Events programme
Wednesday 12th November 2008, at the Adephi Hotel, Lime Street, Liverpool
Sponsored by UNITE North West Region, Thompsons Solicitors, Fire Brigades Union, National Union of Teachers
With the local elections over and a general election looming within two years, trade unions and their members are looking to the future. What do we want and expect from a Labour government looking for a fourth term in office? What is required to make UK laws compliant with our international obligations?
Women at Work: 90 Years Since the Representation of the People Act 1918
a conference
Wednesday 3rd December 2008
10.00am – 4.00pm
at the NUT Hamilton House,
Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9BD
organised by
The Institute of Employment Rights
About the conference
A Half-day seminar.
- Speakers so far include:
- Isabelle Schoemann, ETUI
- Ian Draper, Convenor, UK Stress Network
Full details posted here when available
Cost
IER subscribers and members £45.00
Trade unions £60.00
Commercial £120.00
Venue
NUT, Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9BD
Nearest tube and train: Euston and King's Cross
Map
A North West Event
Tuesday 27th January at the Adelphi Hotel, Lime Streeet, Liverpool
Sponsored by UNITE North West Region
As the first new employment act in years comes into force, how far will it go in promoting collective bargaining, removing the burdens from trade unions and extending employment rights at work?
Speakers likely to include Professor Keith Ewing
Cost
IER subscribers and members £75.00
Trade unions £90.00
Commercial £220.00
The cost of the conference does not include lunch.
Venue
A full-day conference.
- Speakers include:
- Georgina Hirsch, Unite
- Prof Keith Ewing
- Paul Statham, Pattinson & Brewer
For the first time in years we will have a new Employment Act. How far will it go in promoting collective bargaining, removing the burdens from trade unions and extending employment rights at work?
Full details will be posted here when available
Cost
IER subscribers and members £75.00
Trade unions £90.00
Commercial £220.00
A North West Event
Tuesday 24th February 2009, the Adelphi Hotel, Lime Street, Liverpool
Sponsored by UNITE North West Region
What are the main changes in the 2006 TUPE regulations. Have they helped or hindered trade unions trying to protect workers’ rights. Have there been any significant developments in case law, following their introduction.
Advice from leading trade union lawyers and trade union case studies.
Speakers: to be confirmed
Cost
IER subscribers and members £75.00
Trade unions £90.00
Commercial £220.00
A half-day seminar. Speakers TBA.
Funded by UNISON’s General Political Fund
Full details will be posted here when available
Cost
IER subscribers and members £45.00
Trade unions £60.00
Commercial £120.00
Venue
Clore Lecture Theatre, Birkbeck College, 25 Torrington Square, London WC1E 7JL
Nearest tube: Russell Square, Goodge Street and Tottenham Court Road
Nearest train: Euston and King's Cross
