WHAT DO WE DO?

Promote solidarity and better understanding between the various union branches in Cornwall
Amplify the voices of Cornwall trade union branches
Integrate with the wider trade union movement
Promote working class solidarity and ultimately the emancipation of the working class

We invite all trades union branches in Cornwall to affiliate with us and work collectively to promote and protect workers' rights.

Did you know that many of our lithium and wind energy projects in Cornwall are foreign owned? Click on the document below left to download a report produced by Cornwall Independent Poverty Forum.

The response of one of our MPs, plus a member's comments, are on this link:

Responses to foreign investment and tax evasion report

In April Cornwall Trades Council donated £1000 to the Birmingham bin strikers who are fighting pay cuts of up to £8000.

You can send a message to the lead Commissioner and Council leader here:

Back Birmingham's Refuse Workers | Sign Our Petition Today

Tell the new Cornwall Council:

no more cuts;
no more vanity projects;
bring services back in house!

If you would like leaflets to distribute, please contact: president@cornwalltradescouncil.org

Equal Pay Campaign for ASDA store and distribution staff

Fair pay for Cornish bus drivers paid less than colleagues elsewhere

Mick Lynch at Penzance

Addressing the Save our Ticket Offices campaign demo at Penzance

Event organised by Cornwall Trades Council

Campaign for union recognition by Samworths (Ginsters pasties)

Our meetings are held on the last Monday of each month (except August and December) at 7pm via Zoom.

Get in touch with us:

president@cornwalltradescouncil.org Rob Rooney

secretary@cornwalltradescouncil.org Sue Fairweather (interim)

affiliations@cornwalltradescouncil.org Sue Fairweather

treasurer@cornwalltradescouncil.org Richard Westcott

OR

info@cornwalltradescouncil.org

OUR AFFILIATED UNIONS 2024:

Unite

Unison Local Government branch

NEU

CWU

FBU

GMB

PCS

RMT Penzance/Mid Cornwall

Community

RMT Truro Bus

RMT SWRC

Aslef Penzance/Mid Cornwall