Jane
McAlevey
Celebrating her
Contribution
The Ella Baker School of Organising, in association with Critical Labour Studies are convening a one day event to celebrate and explore the contributions of Jane McAlevey to the theory and practice of trade union organising.
The event will take place at the University of Leeds on Saturday 22 March 2025 from 10:30 am to 5 pm
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In keeping with our ethos, we will not be treating Jane's work as 'the last word on organising' with people expected to learn her ideas by rote and then apply them mechanically. On the contrary, we think that celebrating Jane's contribution involves critiquing it:
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what was insightful
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what helped us conceptualise our thinking
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what didn't fit our experience or work well in our practice
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perhaps most importantly, how did it stimulate our thinking and shape our practice of organising, and what did we win as a result?
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We will honour Jane by treating her ideas as living instruments that grow and develop every time we apply them.
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The event will include a plenary and workshops, held across one main room and three additional rooms.
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If you would like to offer to contribute a session then please click here.
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Scroll down to secure your place.
Secure your place
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To secure your place, please purchase your ticket just below, or you can email us to access one of our free needs-based spaces at info@ellabakerorganising.org.uk
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Tickets are available on a sliding scale. Please pay what you can afford.
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Please note:
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If your employer or union branch is paying for you to attend, please select the employer / branch paid ticket option.
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​We have lower band tickets available for low or unwaged options, starting at £15. If you're able to pay more please do, it will help us cover costs.​
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Tickets include refreshments but not lunch. If you would like to access a free lunch voucher email us on: info@ellabakerorganising.org.uk
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We will endeavour to make this event as inclusive as we can, if you have any accessibility queries or requests please email us: info@ellabakerorganising.org.uk​​