Monthly Archives: May 2011

Calling All Interns – come and show politicians how much you contribute to the UK economy

Calling All Interns – come and show politicians how much you contribute to the UK economy In aid of the launch of Intern Nation, NUS and Intern Aware are organising a publicity stunt on the 8th June outside the House of Commons to bring press attention to the contribution interns make to the UK economy. We want politicians to come face to face with the exploitation faced by young people working … Continue reading

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How to earn nothing and learn little in the brave new economy

Intern Nation – book launch 7 June, 6-8.30pm  Join the Branch and the TUC at a reception to launch a new book looking at the role of interns, with speakers: Jeremy Dear, General Secretary, NUJ Frances O’Grady, Deputy General Secretary, TUC Lisa Nandy MP and Ross Perlin, author ‘Intern Nation’. See below for a review of the book: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2011/may/15/intern-nation-ross-perlin-review Interns no longer inhabit the halls of Westminster alone, but their … Continue reading

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Kill the Bill – March to Save the NHS

Tuesday 17th May – assembling at 5.30pm, University College Hospital, Gower Street, WC1 (near Euston, Warren St & Euston Square tube stations) for 6pm march to the Department of Health on Whitehall. Click here for further details: Kill the Bill

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