The GMB North West and Irish Region; Campaigns for Justice and has done for some time. With the direct input and leadership of regional secretary Paul McCarthy, we are making a difference and helping campaigns build momentum. Conferences have been organised and facilitated by the region, affording the opportunity for various campaigns to share their message and encourage support.
It may not seen obvious the our members as to why the region is so keen to champion these campaigns or why we got involved in the first place, but Paul McCarthy is clear as to why it is so important that we do.
‘’We are into justice, because we are part of society’’ – Paul McCarthy
Campaigns we have championed include,
- SPIES OUT OF LIVES
- REMPLOY
- ORGREAVE TRUSTH AND JUSTICE
- SOPHIE LANCASTER FOUNDATION
- WASPI
- DURHAM MINERS
- SAVE THE NHS
- JUSTICE4DANIEL
- SHREWSBURY 24
- CAMMELL LAIRDS
- SHOW RACISM THE RED CARD
- DYING TO WORK
- HILLSBOROUGH
- CLARE’S LAW
- REMEMBERING SBEBRENICA
- JUSTICE FOR JOSEPH
- PHONE HACKING
If you would like to get involved with any other these campaigns or would like more information please contact the regions political office Neil Smith in Oldham 0161 627 3062 or email neil.smith’gmb.org.uk.