Usdaw is involved in politics because it is a crucial part of improving members’ lives.

The real issues affecting our members’ lives are at the core of our activities and campaigns around which we organise.

Industrial organising provides the foundation upon which we negotiate with employers and represent our members’ interests in the workplace; political organising provides the foundation upon which we campaign to change the country and represent our members’ interests in society. These are two sides of the same coin, used together to improve the lives of Usdaw members.

Usdaw is affiliated to the Labour Party because it is our Party and provides us with the only means by which to secure a Government on the side of our members, working people, and the most vulnerable in society.

By using our collective strength we can campaign and win, delivering a Labour Government that will deliver for our members.

 
In the past this political campaigning has delivered, for instance, the National Minimum Wage, paternity leave and equal rights for part-time workers.

Usdaw and Politics – A Short Guide for Union Activists.

The Labour Party
The Trade Unions founded the Labour Party to represent working people in Parliament.

Labour is the only party that can and will deliver for Usdaw members. In the past Labour has delivered for our members following Usdaw campaigning, for instance on Trade Union recognition, the National Minimum Wage and increased maternity leave.

Promoted by Paddy Lillis, General Secretary on behalf of Usdaw, Head Office, Voyager Building, 2 Furness Quay, Salford Quays, Manchester, M50 3XZ.