Why get Involved in the political
process?
Did you know that as a Unite member you can have an even
stronger voice if you become a member of the Labour party?
Unite the union needs to be strong in the workplace to protect
and advance our members hard earned terms and conditions, but in
addition to this we also need the legal protection of employment
legislation. You may not feel that our Labour government has got
everything right in the last ten years, but let’s remember some of
the major achievements that benefit our members:
* Minimum Wage
* Working Tax Credits
* The right to be represented in the workplace
* A stable economy
* Low interest rates
* Winter Fuel Allowance
* Sure Start Centres
* Over 1 million children lifted out of poverty
Of course, excellent as they are, we still have a long way to go
if we are to build on these achievements. As a union we need to
work to create a Labour party that works for our members, because
‘Together we’re stronger’.
Strong political activity is at the heart of ensuring that
future policies of a Labour government answer the needs and beliefs
of union members. But being a member of both Unite and the Labour
party is the key to increasing the influence members of the new
union have over the future direction of the Labour party.
With the Labour party we have a stronger, fairer society. But
Labour can and should do more. Trade union members should not
forget that the Labour party was created over 100 years ago to
promote the values and aspirations of trade union members.
Political decisions impact upon union members on a daily basis,
whether they are on pensions, employment policy, schools or the
NHS.
There has never been a more important and instrumental time for
union members to join the Labour party and be part of shaping a
future Labour party government that really represents ordinary
trade union members.
It would be unthinkable to go back to a Tory government -
remember high interest rates, boom and bust? Under a Tory
government we would see a reversal of all the legislation currently
in place that gives protection and benefit to our members, the
Tories call employment rights "Red Tape" and are committed to
removing them.
That’s why we invite you to join today so we can start the
process for securing a successive 4th term in government.
Please join the Labour party today. The work starts now if we
want to ensure Labour wins the next general election and stop the
Tories from destroying all the great achievements of the past 10
years.
As a member of Unite your first year’s subscription is only £12
so why not join Labour
today?
Nigel Hadfield
East Midlands
regional political officer
