Marxist. Trade Unionist. Socialist-feminist. Author. Poet. Speaker. Tutor. RMT ex-Exec. Workers' Liberty. Autie. Bi. PUFC fan.
Removing the barriers that prevent disabled people from travelling
Election of co-Chair: Sean McGovern, the Disabled Workers’ representative on TUC General Council, chairs the Committee. I was re-elected unopposed as co-Chair for another year. Action on Resolutions from Disabled Workers Conference In carrying out the decisions of the … Read more
On 19 May 2016, TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference hosted the Labour Party’s Disability Equality Roadshow. Shadow Minister for Disabled People Debbie Abrahams introduced herself and the roadshow’s aims, then listened as delegates told her what we want. Various policy areas … Read more
Don’t give up your seat For someone who needs it more Pretend you’re asleep
What is working life like for women (and men) on the Bucharest Metro? How does it compare to our situation on London Underground? In Bucharest with the ETF Women’s Committee, I spoke with Metro workers and gathered some facts … The … Read more
by Janine Booth, co-Chair, TUC Disabled Workers’ Committee For several years, disability rights has seemed the most intractable of issues to fight on. A population soaked in Daily Mail outrage and Jeremy Kyle cartoon characters seemed determined to … Read more
This is the full version of an article that appeared in RMT News, November/December 2015, p.26. New York City’s transport workers are fighting similar battles to those we are waging in the UK. They expect an attack on their pensions. … Read more
Protest at Oakwood station On Monday 21 September, Transport for All held a protest at Oakwood station (pictured), highlighting the significant increase in lift failures making stations inaccessible to wheelchair users. Protesters emphasised their opposition to London Underground Ltd’s cuts … Read more
Janine Booth speaking at a meeting on Public Transit Struggles in London and Toronto in August 2015. The meeting was organised by the Socialist Project and also included speakers from Toronto-based campaigns for better public transport.
1. Protesting against attacks on disabled people. The Tories are intensifying their assault on disabled people’s rights, particularly access to benefits. I will be circulating information about protests and other events in and around London. Please look out for these … Read more
The Morning Star reports on the debate at RMT’s Annual General Meeting on a motion on disabled workers moved by Janine.
Oh ticket office, ticket office, why Is your fair window really gone for good? However much I touch or hard I try The robot can not serve me like you could If you had closed ’cause I don’t have to … Read more
On 6 February, I and other members of the TUC Disabled Workers’ Committee protested (in the rain!) at Tottenham Court Road station, opposing cuts and supporting the RMT/TSSA London Underground strike.
From the TUC handbook, Autism in the Workplace “We know that LAs [local authorities] have had their budgets slashed and are making cuts which are impacting on adults with autism and families living with autism. Families are being told that they will … Read more
Co-Chairs – Sean McGovern and Mandy Hudson were elected as co-Chairs of the TUC Disabled Workers’ Committee (DWC). Committee membership – There is a vacancy for a women’s seat on the Committee. This has been notified to unions. Timing of … Read more
This is the speech I gave to TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference on 28 May 2014. Many of you will have your own experiences of both the freedom provided by public transport and the difficulty using it – be that the … Read more