James Connolly was a trade unionist all his working life. Wherever he worked throughout the world he was a member of a trade union. He was also elected to various positions within trade unions. James Connolly understood exploitation in the workplace and the need for workers to organise collectively. The James Connolly Society has a long tradition of working closely with the trade union movement to improve the rights of workers in the workplace. Collective action by a united workforce is key to ending exploitation in the workplace. That also requires the support of the global trade union movement.

The James Connolly Society is a working class organisation that promotes the politics of James Connolly and supports working class collective action in the community and the workplace. By affiliating to the James Connolly Society at branch, regional or national level, trade unions across the world can build common cause to challenge exploitation and promote the politics of James Connolly.

Benefits of trade union affiliation

• Trade Union Advisory Group: All affiliated trade unions are invited to take part in our trade union advisory group. This makes sure the group benefits from the knowledge, skills and experience of trade unionists throughout the world.
•Informations Sharing: Access to regular updates, including a special monthly e-bulletin, sharing information, advice and news from workplace struggles across the globe.
•Promoting James Connolly: Affiliates are part of a fast growing organisation with almost 40 years of history celebrating the life and work of James Connolly. The JCS offers trade unions a unique opportunity to work with a principled, independent, grassroots organisation based in working class communities.
•Democratic Decision Making: All affiliated trade unions are invited to take part in the JCS annual review (the key decision making process) and all meetings and conferences.
•Dialogue: Access to speakers and delegations.
•Internationalism: The James Connolly Trades Union Network is open to trade union throughout the world and offers an opportunity to join a global rank and file network of workplace solidarity.

Trades Union Network Cost

2023 fees are set at £100 for branches, £150 for regions, £200 for national unions with less than 500,000 members and £300 for unions with more than 500,000 members.

For More Information contact the JCS Trades Union Network via this website or email jcsedinburgh@gmail.com