Marxist. Trade Unionist. Socialist-feminist. Author. Poet. Speaker. Tutor. RMT ex-Exec. Workers' Liberty. Autie. Bi. PUFC fan.
Janine was elected to this Committee in 2013 and each year since (except 2020-21), before leaving it in 2023.
My contribution to the debate on mental health at TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference 2017: I’m speaking in support of all the motions on mental health, but especially the one from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists, as that is the one … Read More
Forthcoming TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference, 18-19 May The Committee agreed: not to postpone the Conference due to the general election, by 7 votes to 2 to host a voter registration stall at the Conference (the deadline to register in time for … Read More
Published in Solidarity 435, 12 April 2017 On 28 March, transport union RMT held its first ever Disabled Members’ Conference. Rank-and-file activists had called for the establishment of this conference for several years, but repeatedly met with rejection by the … Read More
Yesterday saw RMT’s first ever Disabled Members’ Conference, held in London. Although quite small (9 delegates, plus union officials), the important thing was that it took place at all, especially as rank-and-file members had pushed for its creation against the … Read More
pic: Committee co-Chairs, Sean McGovern and Janine Booth Campaigning We have set up campaign working groups to get more work done on key issues: Employment Support Allowance / Personal Independence Payments Access to Work Precarious Contracts Cyber Bullying Access … Read More
Contact me: [email protected] 1. Disabled People Against Cuts held a week of action to coincide with the Paralympic Games. During the week, DPAC attended our Southern Rail picket line. Disabled campaigners have compiled a report alleging that Southern’s plans to … Read More
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
TUC Disabled Workers’ Committee will meet at TUC Congress House, carrying out the decisions of the recent Disabled Workers’ Conference and planning to step up the fight for disabled workers’ rights.
POSTPONED – the event will go ahead with different speakers. Janine will be giving a presentation about disabled people’s access to public transport at the South West Unite the Union Disabled Members’ Seminar at the Regional Office at Tony Benn House, Victoria … Read More
Click here to read the Morining Star’s report of the debate at TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference 2016 on an emergency motion on fighting cuts, proposed by Janine.
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
Annual gathering of nearly 200 delegates from trade unions across the country and across industries to discuss and plan the fightback!
Campaign updates: TUC Manifesto for Disability Equality is gaining support: unions are encouraged to endorse it and promote it. We will press the Labour Party to endorse the Manifesto and include its demands in its own manifesto. There is a … 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
Updates on ongoing work ‘You don’t look disabled’ briefing for union reps on ‘invisible/hidden’ disabilities, available here. Disability Labour contact details are here. Seminar on ‘Equality and mental health in an age of austerity’ – report online here. Griffiths v DWP appeal … Read More
Janine joins Mik Scarlet and others in performing for delegates and visitors to the TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference at Congress House, London.
LUL Fit for the Future Stations Equality Impact Assessment Disability discrimination cases in LUL Employers’ disability policies Proposed employment policy on Autism RMT training Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) UK Disability History Month UN to investigate UK government Access to … 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 giving a speech at the Sussex Labour Representation Committee (LRC) fringe meeting at TUC Congress 2015. The subject of the meeting was fighting austerity and defending trade union rights.
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