Motion 102
Campaigning Against Poverty
“That this Congress agrees that the trade union movement should be at the forefront of the fight against poverty.
“Two campaigns which members of Clydebank TUC are involved in, and which have gained far wider traction at the grassroots, are Fuel Poverty Actions Energy for All and Fans Supporting Foodbanks.
“The former’s manifesto campaign is to take energy distribution into public ownership. Building solidarity between trade unions, community organisations, and environmentalist movements is necessary for building a mass movement providing affordable, sustainable energy for generations to come.
“Five hundred and twenty-one people have died due to cold homes in Scotland whilst energy companies make billions in profits while similar amounts of Government subsidies are given to the fossil fuel industry.
“Under Energy For All, that money would be used to provide free essential energy and to retrofit housing so no one is made ill, or worse, by their homes. This would also provide more green jobs for workers as we support a workers’ led Just Transition away from fossil fuels.
“By supporting the Energy For All campaign, we can build a movement against poverty and climate collapse.
“Fans Supporting Foodbanks recognises that poverty doesn’t end in the workplace and the home. It follows us into our pastimes as well. The reality is many parents are forced to make hard decisions, even choosing to miss out on meals so that they have enough money to take their children to the football.
“Assisting Fans Supporting Foodbanks shows that trade unions are at the forefront supporting workers in their workplace and in their day to day lives.
“Congress agrees to offer practical support to the above two campaigns as a contribution to build a united front between trade unions in their workplace, their community, and workers and their families in their recreation.”
Mover: Clydebank Trades Union Council
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