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Mark Drakeford MS join First Minister & Leader ...... 6 us MP Welsh Labour ...... 8 More than 450,000 teachers and education ...... 12 professionals standing Welsh Labour Together Schedule up for education. Fringe Events...... 18 Join FREE as a trainee or for just £1 if you are newly qualified* Click here to sign up to available events.

Join us today neu.org.uk/join-now Promoted by Louise Magee on behalf of WELSH 0345 811 8111 Welsh Labour at 1 Cathedral Road, , CF11 9HA. TOGETHER *terms and conditions at neu.org.uk/neu-membership-tcs NEU1966W/0720 3 And our UK Labour leader Keir Morgan, as Leader of the Welsh Starmer has shown he means Local Government Association, has business. He’s dismantling provided peerless leadership to at the despatch councils of all political stripes and Louise Magee box, demonstrating what real none, all informed by Labour values General Secretary leadership looks like on Covid and a determination to protect and the economy, and getting the communities and the council staff party election ready. Keir and his that serve them. This work on the Welcome to Welsh team have also shown that they frontline has been supported by understand and value our Welsh and Jeff Cuthbert, Labour Together! Labour Government, respecting Welsh Labour’s Police and Crime our devolved settlement and Commissioners. I know that we showcasing our proud record in will look to repay their immense For reasons we are all too familiar government at every opportunity. contribution by campaigning hard with, it has not been possible to for them and all PCC candidates in hold our annual conference in Our Welsh Labour deputy leader May. Llandudno this year or to hold Carolyn Harris continues to lead our many of the events or meetings campaigning work across , Behind the scenes, our Welsh we normally hold. Even in these while working wonders with her Executive Committee has continued most challenging of times, it is still own campaigns at a UK level. The to steer the good ship Welsh Labour, Welsh Labour stands on the cusp of hugely important for us to all come embodiment of Welsh Labour values chaired superbly by outgoing Chair an election that will define our Party together to discuss, debate, share and the staunchest of advocates Bridie Sedgebeer and our new Chair – and our country – for generations and learn, and prepare ourselves for for all parts of our Welsh Labour Nick Ireland. to come. And while the challenges the electoral challenges ahead at family, Carolyn is also a strong ahead are unprecedented in their next May’s elections. voice for Wales as a key part of And every the step of the way, my nature, we have the best team Keir’s leadership team. Meanwhile team of committed Welsh Labour imaginable in place to rise to them. And that’s what this inaugural , our Shadow Secretary staff are working, planning and “Welsh Labour Together” is of State for Wales, is a vital link campaigning, getting our message , our First Minister all about. A festival of brilliant between and the out even with many campaign and Welsh Labour leader, has led events, fascinating fringes, policy , and also a practices closed indefinitely. our party and our Government discussion and campaign training, campaigner of rare pedigree with with a singularity of vision and all online and free to Welsh Labour an enviable track record of fighting So, let’s face this campaign of a commitment to social justice members, Trades Unionists and – and winning. lifetime with the strap line of our that has exposed the UK Tory colleagues from across our family virtual gathering as our guiding Government for the callous of Welsh Labour affiliates. And I And while it is always true that mission - Welsh Labour Together. incompetents they are. Amidst a am grateful to see such a strong our Welsh Labour councils and global pandemic he has, with Health presence from all our Trades Unions councillors do amazing work Minister and his across our programme of events, in communities across Wales, colleagues, shown what real underlining once again the vital and they have truly worked wonders leadership is. unique position that they hold in our in unimaginable circumstances party. over the past six months. Andrew WELSH TOGETHER 4 5

Mark Drakeford MS First Minister & Welsh Labour Leader and“ I are united in “our commitment to save jobs and show there is a better way with Labour.

I hope the next few days of online in Wales need are available – that We will respond once again – Keir Starmer and I are united in events will give Welsh Labour means protecting our NHS but also working in partnership with people our commitment to save jobs and members an opportunity to catch reducing the impact of the virus on throughout Wales. But we are also show there is a better way with up, listen to a wide range of individuals and businesses across planning now for the longer-term Labour. I look forward to seeing speakers and feel energised about Wales. – over the next six months, we will Members joining Senedd colleagues the future we are building together. invest £320m to support our efforts in campaigning alongside Deputy Our contact tracing system is to rebuild and renew. Leader Carolyn Harris, Shadow We are holding this virtual event working well because it is a public Secretary of State Nia Griffith, against the backdrop of the service, which is delivered locally. We have already announced more our MPs, police commissioners coronavirus pandemic. It continues money to build new affordable and councillors to secure a Welsh to cause disruption to our daily lives We have created and distributed the homes, secure jobs and help young Labour Government in May. and many families in Wales will most generous business support people catch-up on learning they We’re ready to take on the Tories have lost a loved one to this highly package available anywhere in the may have missed. We want to act and hold a mirror up to their broken infectious virus. UK, which goes beyond the support now to prevent long-term damage promises. available from UK Government from the pandemic. Our response continues to be schemes. Our Economic Resilience Together, Welsh Labour is standing careful and based on the evidence, Fund has helped to safeguard more We face many challenges ahead up for Wales. with people’s health and wellbeing than 100,000 jobs in Wales. and the next few months will not be at the forefront. easy. The Tories’ failure to get a grip We face a difficult winter as on the crisis highlights how much Throughout the course of the coronavirus cases are once again we need Labour in government in pandemic, we have worked hard increasing across Wales. the UK. WELSH to make sure the services people TOGETHER 6 7 Carolyn Harris MP Welsh Labour Deputy Leader

I’m confident that with Mark’s

“leadership, and the recognition and understanding that Keir has already demonstrated“ of the importance of Wales and Welsh Labour, we will be able to preserve our election-winning tradition.

Like so many events planned to continue, even in the face of a stands in stark contrast to the the importance of Wales and Welsh for this year, we’re unable to global pandemic. behaviour of and Plaid Labour, we will be able to preserve get together for Welsh Labour Cymru, who have continued to lob our election-winning tradition Conference 2020. I know that you - The Coronavirus crisis has thrown brickbats from the sidelines and and continue to deliver for the like me - will be disappointed not to into sharp relief just how stark pick ideological fights even in the people of Wales. I look forward to be able to meet in person, but I’m a choice Wales faces in May face of the greatest health crisis our working with all our Welsh Labour delighted that we’ll still be able to 2021. The contrast between nation has ever known. family - members, Councillors, MSs enjoy a variety of speeches, events Mark Drakeford and our Welsh and MPs across the nation, both and fringes - all from the comfort of Labour Government’s steady and It is no exaggeration to say that next remotely and in person, secure our own homes! That we are able scientifically-driven approach to May, we face the most important another Welsh Labour Government. to do so is down to the incredible the crisis here in Wales and the election here in Wales since the efforts of our Welsh Labour staff sheer incompetence on display in advent of devolution. I’m confident team, who have once again gone Westminster could not be clearer. that with Mark’s leadership, and the above and beyond to find innovative And Keir Starmer’s forensic and recognition and understanding that ways for important party business informed scrutiny of Boris Johnson Keir has already demonstrated of WELSH TOGETHER 8 9

Click here to sign up to 19:30 - 20:30 available events. Policy Roundtable 2: Education & Schedule Lifelong Learning 2020 With MS (Deputy Minister and Chief Whip) and Eluned Morgan MS (Minister for Mental Health, Wellbeing and ) Thursday 15 October

13:00 - 14:00 Saturday 17 October Women in Politics Q&A 11:00 - 12:00 In conversation: Mark Drakeford Starting at 18:00 Welsh Labour Together Launch Event & Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown joins First Minister Mark Drakeford to Join Welsh Labour Leader and First Minister Mark Drakeford MS as we kickoff discuss their campaign to protect jobs in Wales and across the UK. a week of online events.

Sign up now and submit your questions to Mark on coronavirus, how Welsh 13:00 - 14:00 Labour is standing up for our communities, and how we’re building a fairer future for Wales. Training session: Campaigning to win Find out how to get involved in our campaign for a Welsh Labour Government in 2021.

Friday 16 October 15:00 - 16:00 Miliwn o siaradwyr Cymraeg erbyn 2050 13:00 - 14:00 Cadeirydd: Eluned Morgan AS Spotlight on: Wales and the World Hear from our panel working in foreign affairs, international development and 16:30 - 17:30 promoting Wales abroad. You are also invited to submit your own questions. Young Labour: Turning Ideas into Action Join our session for Welsh Young Labour and Welsh Labour Student members to learn how get involved in the our 2021 Senedd and PCC election 18:00 - 19:00 campaigns. We’ll be discussing campaigning with some special guests and Policy Roundtable 1: Environment taking questions from the audience. With MS (Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs) and MS (Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government) WELSH TOGETHER 12 13 Click here to sign up to available events. Tuesday 20 October Sunday 18 October 12:30 - 13:30 11:00 - 12:00 Lunchtime Training: Dialogue Policy Roundtable 3: Economy & Transport Find out how to use our phone bank and get ringing for Welsh Labour. With MS (Minister for Economy, Transport and ) and MS (Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport) 18:00 - 19:00 TULO event: Why Unions Matter 13:00 - 14:00 Trade unions founded our party. They remain crucial to protecting workers Policy Roundtable 4: Welsh Taxes, Finance & rights and building fairer Wales. Join us to hear from people across the Labour EU Transition and TU movement. With Rebecca Evans MS (Minister for Finance and Trefnydd) and MS (Counsel General and Minister for European Transition). 19:30 - 20:30 Lots done, lots more to do: Black, Asian and 13:00 - 14:00 minority ethnic people leading our movement Spotlight on: Welsh Labour working hard in Join our panel for a discussion on how Welsh Labour goes further to represent local government our communities. Hear voices from across Welsh Local Government and submit your questions on how we build back better through our councils.

Wednesday 21 October Monday 19 October 13:00 - 14:00 Spotlight on: Crime and safety 11:00 - 12:00 Join our panel of Police and Crime commissioners and candidates as we look Spotlight on: Senedd 2021 ahead to the important PCC elections next year. Hear from Welsh Labour voices across Wales as we look ahead to 2021.

WELSH TOGETHER 14 15 Click here to sign up to available events. Championing workers’ rights and Wednesday 21 October (Cont.) union

18:00 - 19:00 Policy Roundtable 5: Health & Social Services With Vaughan Gething MS (Minister for Health and Social Services) and MS (Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services).

19:30 - 20:30 Policy Roundtable 6: Equalities, Housing, Welsh Language & Local Government With Jane Hutt MS (Deputy Minister & Chief Whip), MS (Minister for Housing and Local Government) and Hannah Blythyn MS (Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government)

Since our foundation in 1921, Thompsons Solicitors has fought for the rights of working people. We have secured millions of pounds in compensation Thursday 22 October for the injured and mistreated, won countless landmark cases and secured key legal reforms. We campaign alongside trade unions to raise the 18:00 - 19:00 quality of working life for the people of Britain. Thompsons Solicitors is resolutely committed to the Winning in 2021 labour movement and we are proud to only ever act Join Welsh Labour Leader and First Minister Mark Drakeford MS, Deputy for unions, their members and working people – never Leader Carolyn Harris MP, Shadow Welsh Secretary Nia Griffith MP and other for employers and never for the insurance industry. special guests as we look ahead to 2021. Photography by Christopher Draper, submitted as part of Thompsons’ Focus: On Safety at Work competition, 2017. WELSH www.thompsonstradeunion.law Standing up forTOGETHER you 16 17 The Fringe Guide 2020 19:00 - 20:30 Leave No-one Behind: Making Change Monday 18 October Happen | Older People’s Commissioner for Wales

The Commissioner will be joined by Jeremy Miles MS and MS to discuss her latest report Leave No-one Behind, which set out the action needed to support older people through the on-going pandemic and ensure 19:00 - 20:00 that they are able to participate fully in our recovery from Covid-19. Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Register for event Wales Fringe Event Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales is developing a ten-year strategy. We are consulting with partner organisations, stakeholders and 19:00 - 20:30 communities across Wales, so that our future work meets the needs of the people of Wales. Please join us to be part of this discussion. Work and Employment in a Post COVID World Join event | Unite Wales Chair: Peter Hughes (Unite Wales)

Panel: Howard Beckett (Unite Assistant General Secretary), Laura Pidcock 19:00 - 20:30 (Institute of Employment Rights), (Pontypridd MS), Philippa Communities and Local Resilience | Building Marsden (Leader of Caerphilly Council), Majid Rahman ( Cabinet Member for Assets), Sarah Murphy (Data Justice Researcher), Kerry Communities Trust Owen (GE Deputy Convenor) Community groups were at the heart of support provided during lockdown. As economic and health crises combine, what role will community organisations Join event play in promoting local resilience?

Chaired by Huw Irranca-Davies MS, the event will hear from Chris Johnes (Building Communities Trust), Ceri Cunnington (Cwmni Bro), Buffy Williams (Canolfan Pentre) and Adam Lent (New Local Government Network).

Register for event WELSH TOGETHER 18 19 12:30 - 14:00 GOOOOOOOAAAAAAALS! in sustainable Thursday 22 October development | Hub Cymru Africa In Wales we have a proud tradition of International Development, solidarity and peace. We have an active and diverse sector working on community links, health and fair trade; and this needs to be celebrated. But in 2020 Covid-19 12:30 - 14:00 and the Black Lives Matter movement has shown us just how interconnected we are, and how far we have to go to end inequalities internationally in a way The Future of Social Security in Wales | that doesn’t perpetrate colonial structures. The wellbeing of Wales depends on global wellbeing. Join Hub Cymru Africa to discuss our vision for a globally Citizens Advice Cymru responsible Wales. As the benefits and entitlements landscape changes around us, and with the continuing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s crucial that we have a Join event national conversation about the specific needs of people here in Wales.

Why is uptake of some benefits low? Does better technology have a role to play? What opportunities to drive positive change does devolution present - 12:30 - 14:00 and what challenges? ‘Back the Bill’ – a Right to Housing for All | Tai Join event Pawb, Shelter Cymru and CIH Cymru Wales is in the midst of a housing crisis.

12:30 - 14:00 Conference season 2020 comes at a critical point, not just for the Welsh housing sector but for equality and human rights – more especially in the A Co-operative Agenda for Wales / How we light of COVID-19 where the importance of staying at home has been central to all public health messages. For too many people, ‘home’ is insecure, shape the post-Covid Welsh economy in unaffordable or unfit for purpose. everyone’s interests | Co-operative Party & Our panellists will make the case for fully incorporating the Right to Adequate Wales Co-operative Centre Housing into which we believe is the ambitious step needed to Chair: MS, Chair of the Senedd Co-operatives & Mutuals Cross end the housing crisis, providing accessible and sustainable housing options Party Group. for everyone in Wales. Huw Irranca-Davies MS, Chair of the Co-operative Senedd Group. Derek Walker, Chief Executive, Wales Co-operative Centre. Hear from some of Wales‘ leading housing and homelessness organisations: Merthyr Valleys Homes, Wales first tenant & employee housing mutual. Alicja Zalesinska | Director | Tai Pawb Register in advance for this meeting. John Puzey | Director | Shelter Cymru Matt Dicks | Director | CIH Cymru Register for event Join event

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12:30 - 14:00 Youth Unemployment: Tackling the Coming Crisis | Wales TUC Young people have been hardest hit by the economic crisis – with under- 25s losing their jobs or being furloughed at a higher rate than any other age group.

Our panel of experts will look at the policy response so far and what must be done next. WELSH Register for event TOGETHER

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