Received from: Prospect
Merged into composite C13
Congress notes that international developments have brought into sharper focus the importance of co-operation with the EU on defence and security.
It also notes the continued significance of UK trade with the EU, and the potential for this to boost domestic economic growth.
Congress considers that the upcoming review of the Trade and Co-operation Agreement will have direct consequences for working people including for employment and social protection, environmental safeguards, energy security and carbon markets, and cross-border mobility for creative workers and scientific research teams. Trade union representation on the Domestic Advisory Group can make an important contribution to the outcome of that review.
In addition, Congress welcomes continuing work and solidarity with the ETUC, including on strategies to counter the far right.
Congress therefore calls on the General Council to:
i. promote the importance of the UK’s relationship with the EU across the economy
ii. assess the impact of emerging political developments and ensure that the interests of working people are at the heart of decision-making
iii. critically evaluate proposals to change the Trade and Co-operation Agreement and press trade union priorities through the Domestic Advisory Group.
Prospect
AMENDMENT
Add new bullet after bullet iii.:
“iv. lobby the UK government to fully rejoin Erasmus+, bringing benefits to both university students and staff and enriching our country.”
University and College Union