Trade Union Events 2022

Head Office Circular No. NP/87/22

 

To all Branches and Regional Councils

 

1^st April 2022

 

Trade Union Events 2022

 

Dear Colleague, 

 

I am writing to let you know about a number of important trade union events taking place this year, many of which were not able to take place in-person for the last two years due to the pandemic. 

 

With Banners Held High – Saturday 14^th May 2022, Wakefield: This year’s theme is ‘The past we inherit. A green future we build’. Bring Union banners and placards. Assembling at Smyth Street, Wakefield at 10.45, setting off at 11.30 and arriving at Wood Street at around 12 noon. https://www.facebook.com/pg/withbannersheldhigh/posts/

 

24^th Jim Connell commemoration weekend – Kells and Crossakiel, Ireland, Friday 20^th – Sunday 22^nd May: Note that this year this event has changed from the first weekend of May. Follow the event page for more details -  

https://m.facebook.com/events/1016337418994757

 

Merthyr Rising, Friday 10^th – Sunday 12^th June, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales: This music, arts and ideas festival celebrates working class culture and resistance. More details available here - https://www.merthyrrising.uk/

 

Durham Miners’ Gala – Saturday 9^th July: This year’s gala will be dedicated to key workers. More information and to register for updates - https://www.friendsofdurhamminersgala.org/confirmed_durham_miners_gala_returns_in_2022

 

Tolpuddle Martyr’s Festival, Friday 15^th – Sunday 17^th July, Dorset: Trade union festival including music, fringe meetings, discussions. For more information and to purchase tickets visit https://www.tolpuddlemartyrs.org.uk/festival/whats-on

 

Burston Strike School Rally, Sunday 4^th September, Near Diss, Norfolk: Marking what has become known as ‘the longest strike in history’. Follow the event page for updates - https://www.facebook.com/groups/9098942153

 

Please do all you can to attend these important trade union events. 

 

Yours sincerely

 

Michael Lynch

General Secretary