As businesses continue to suffer in the teeth of a sustained downturn and an uncertain future, wages stagnate and working conditions come under pressure, this seminar will ask whether the transition to the new economy offers more than austerity and belt tightening? Does it present an opportunity for business and unions to build a positive and shared agenda for the future? Date: 25 September... [read more]

As businesses continue to suffer in the teeth of a sustained downturn and an uncertain future, wages stagnate and working conditions come under pressure, this seminar will ask whether the transition to the new economy offers more than austerity and belt tightening? Does it present an opportunity for business and unions to build a positive and shared agenda for the future? Date: 25 September 2011Time: 12.45-2pm Venue: Baby Blue, 17 Edward Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AB Confirmed speakers: John Woodcock MP, shadow transport minister John Hannett, general secretary, Usdaw Nita Clarke, director, the IPA Simon Marsh, employment and communications director, Chemical Industries Association Chair: Sue Ferns, chair, Unions21 The IPA is Britain’s leading organisation delivering partnership, consultation and employee engagement in the workplace working with major clients in the public, private and third sectors to help managers and employees develop new ways of working, based on trust and collaboration. Unions21 provides an open space for discussion on the future of the trade union movement.