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ATL at TUC 2009
The Trades Union Congress 2009 is taking place in Liverpool from 14 - 17 September.
Over 700 trade union members are attending the 141st annual Congress. A host of leading trade unionists are speaking, as well as key government figures including Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Ed Balls and Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change.
Debate will cover the economy, minimum wage, campaigning against the BNP, equal rights, global solidarity, the economy and public sector funding. Further details about Congress can be found on the TUC website.
ATL's involvement
ATL's activities at Congress 2009 are largely focused on raising the profile of its work on bonus culture, Do heads deserve a bonus round?. The Association has tabled a motion on the issue.
Monday 14 September
Brendan Barber, TUC general secretary delivers his keynote address to Congress.
Read a report of Monday's highlights.
Tuesday 15 September
TUC president Shelia Bearcroft addressed congress
ATL fringe on bonus culture - Do Heads deserve a bonus round? – chaired by ATL president Lesley Ward with speakers Ed Balls MP, Minister of State for Children School and Families, and Vernon Coaker MP, Minister of State for Schools and Learners
Prime Minister Gordon Brown delivered his speech and took questions from delegates
joint education unions' reception.
Read a report of Tuesday's highlights.
Wednesday 16 September
Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change addressed conference
Gloabl campaign for education fringe
One Goal: Unions, football and education for all in 2010 with speakers including ATL's general secretary, Mary Bousted.
Read a report of Wednesday's highlights.
Thursday 17 September
Dougie Rooney, national officer of the Unite union, elected TUC president.