{"id":9281,"date":"2016-07-14T10:54:36","date_gmt":"2016-07-14T09:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/unitelive.org\/?p=9281"},"modified":"2016-07-14T13:06:21","modified_gmt":"2016-07-14T12:06:21","slug":"change-for-the-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unitelive.test.igniteamt.com\/?p=9281","title":{"rendered":"Change for the better"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In his first speech after it was confirmed on Tuesday (July 12) that he would be on the ballot paper in the upcoming Labour leadership contest, Jeremy Corbyn addressed delegates at Unite\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s policy conference yesterday (July 13) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c to three separate standing ovations.<\/p>\n

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Corbyn hailed the work of trade unionists and confirmed his and Labour\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s commitment to the trade union movement.<\/p>\n

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\u00e2\u20ac\u015bStrong and effective trade unions make an enormous difference to people\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s lives,\u00e2\u20ac\u0165 he said. \u00e2\u20ac\u015bTrade unions are an intrinsic part of our society, a force for good, and the largest voluntary organisation in the country.<\/p>\n

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He praised many of Unite\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s recent victories, including its Fair Tips campaign which may soon lead to a change in the law on tipping, and its work with Sports Direct workers who face shocking exploitation.<\/p>\n

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He also highlighted the central role that Unite played in securing compensation for blacklisted construction workers this year.<\/p>\n

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\u00e2\u20ac\u015bI want there to be a Labour government so that these practices such as blacklisting, zero-hours contracts and all these other indignities are consigned to history,\u00e2\u20ac\u0165 he said. \u00e2\u20ac\u015bWe need stronger trade unions not weaker.<\/p>\n

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\u00e2\u20ac\u015bI want us to have positive rights for trade union members, and positive rights at work rather than the imposition of the extremely draconian anti-trade union laws we have at the present time,\u00e2\u20ac\u0165 Corbyn noted.<\/p>\n

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He condemned the Trade Union Act but highlighted the various concessions Labour secured on the legislation thanks to concerted opposition, including on such measures on facility time, check-off, political funds and electronic balloting.<\/p>\n

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Repeal TU Act<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

But he said the Act was still harmful and pointedly restated a pledge he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s made repeatedly, to rousing applause \u00e2\u20ac\u201c \u00e2\u20ac\u015bThe next Labour government will repeal the Trade Union Act.\u00e2\u20ac\u0165<\/p>\n

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Corbyn highlighted that the need for unity at a time when the political and social fabric of the country is in tatters following the EU referendum vote.<\/p>\n

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He condemned the tide of racism unleashed after the vote in favour of Brexit and warned conference that the new Conservative prime minister Theresa May will be just as intent as her predecessor in rolling back the state.<\/p>\n

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Corbyn noted that Labour will replace the Tory government and in the interim has and will offer \u00e2\u20ac\u015ba bold opposition\u00e2\u20ac\u0165, one which has already secured many victories including forcing the government to turn back on cuts to tax credits, cuts to disability benefit and the forced academisation of schools.<\/p>\n

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He highlighted a changing Labour party, one which has inspired so many people, particularly young people, with its new vision of hope.<\/p>\n

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\u00e2\u20ac\u015bThis has transformed our politics and turned the Labour party into a mass movement with 500,000 members and rising, three million affiliated supporters and many registered supporters,\u00e2\u20ac\u0165 he said. \u00e2\u20ac\u015bThat strength, that power, that unity, and that optimism together can change politics and can change people\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s lives.\u00e2\u20ac\u0165<\/p>\n

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Corbyn outlined Labour\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s vision for the future, which included a robust industrial strategy, public investment, and strong employment rights that would bring prosperity to all.<\/p>\n

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\u00e2\u20ac\u015bI believe we can build a more just world we all want; we can change this country for the better,\u00e2\u20ac\u0165 he said.<\/p>\n

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\u00e2\u20ac\u015bTogether we are very, very strong,\u00e2\u20ac\u0165 Corbyn concluded to a standing ovation.<\/p>\n

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\u00e2\u20ac\u015bWhenever the election comes, we will be united, campaigning together for a different kind of country \u00e2\u20ac\u201c one that genuinely cares about other people and doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t pass by on the other side those who have been neglected and rejected by Tory Britain.<\/p>\n

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\u00e2\u20ac\u015bWe can and will create a better society through our action together, through our unity together, our principles together. That is what makes us different, that is what makes us strong. That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s what the unity between trade unions and the Labour party is all about.\u00e2\u20ac\u0165<\/p>\n

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