How proportional representation can unlock economic equality (TUC Congress)

This event is brought to you by Politics for the Many, the trade union campaign for proportional representation. Supported by Electoral Reform Society, Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform, Labour for a New Democracy, Make Votes Matter and Unlock Democracy.

Speakers:

• John McDonnell MP,
• Dr. Justine Mercer, UCU President,
• Maria Iacovou, Professor in Quantitative Sociology – University of Cambridge
• Mark Serwotka, General Secretary PCS,
• Rob Ford, Professor of Political Science – University of Manchester.

Chair: Lynn Henderson, Chair of Politics for the Many

To achieve that we need a fairer voting system so the voices of working people are heard clearly in Westminster at all times. A growing number of unions are now backing a proportional voting system (PR) because they can see the current system isn’t working for working people. PR is about ensuring that workers’ rights and pay improve over time. It’s about reversing the trend where FPTP over-represents governments hostile to working people and, as a consequence, sees their rights and conditions eroded over time. Join us in a sociable environment to get your questions answered and hear about how PR can ensure trade unionists always have a seat at the table.