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MU at STUC Fringe Event on Building Back Better

MU Regional Organiser for Scotland and Northern Ireland, Caroline Sewell, will be presenting on Thinking outside the box: creative solutions to building back better, online on Sunday 15 November.

Published: 13 November 2020 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:31 PM
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The event will discuss and explore trade unions and the self-employed into the 21st century. Photo credit: Shutterstock

The event will be a lively discussion on the changing roles of Trade Unions as the world of work adjusts to accommodating more Self-employed and Freelance workers.

As well as Caroline Sewell there will be presentations from Adam Adnyana, Douglas McGill & Linda McLaughlin and Lynda Graham & Bill Armstrong. The event will be chaired by Rab Noakes.

The event will take place on Sunday 15 November at 5:00 pm, through zoom and is open to all to attend.

Find out more and register for your free place in advance on the STUC website.

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