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Member solidarity training, Tuesday 28 September 6.30-8.30pm
Our Member Solidarity training is for all members who want to support other renters with their housing issues, and stand up to landlords and estate agents. You will learn about how we organise member solidarity in the union, our principles and process, and how we...
Get Active Training, 18th September 2021, 10:30am-4pm
*This training is now full - please make sure you're a signed up member and you'll be emailed about future training opportunities* If you’ve joined as a member recently and want to get stuck in, or if you’ve been involved for a little while and want to know more about...
Member solidarity training, Monday 21 June 6.30-8.30pm
Our Introduction to Member Solidarity training is for all members who want to support other renters with their housing issues, and stand up to landlords and estate agents. You will learn about how we organise member solidarity in the union, our principles and process,...
Newham & Leytonstone Branch Organiser (Maternity Cover)
We’re now hiring new staff to help our members organise renters and build the power of the union
Get Active in the LRU – Online training 5 June 11am – 1pm
Get Active online training session Get Active in the LRU Hello everyone If you’ve joined as a member recently and want to get stuck in, or if you’ve been involved for a little while and want to know more about how the LRU works, this training is for you! These are a...
Update on our new groups strategy – April 2021
LRU has almost doubled in size in the last 12 months, and there’s lots of interest in how we are structured and what opportunities there are for organising locally. Our structures come out of how we organise, so really this is a question about how we think we’ll win!
Work to live: building power in your workplace and your neighbourhood
A special joint event by London Renters Union (LRU) and United Voices of the World (UVW). We will discuss how our struggles intersect, and strategize how we can build power both in our workplaces and in our neighbourhoods. There will be space for members from both organisations to share issues that are impacting you, there will be discussions on your employment rights and your renters rights.
17th April 11am – Branchless members forum
On Saturday April 17th at 11am LRU will be holding its first ever Branchless Members Forum! As agreed at last year’s All Member Assembly, the forum will be a space for LRU members who don’t live in a branch area to connect with other members, learn about what is...
Member Solidarity training, 29 April 6-8pm
Our Introduction to Member Solidarity training is for all members who want to support other renters with their housing issues, and stand up to landlords and estate agents. You will learn about how we organise member solidarity in the union, our principles and process,...
2 May 11am-1:30pm – Renters Reform Bill: what is it and what should we be fighting for?
As we’ve seen during the pandemic, our housing system is rigged in the interests of landlords and investors. Our campaigning has won significant protections for renters such as eviction bans, but ultimately the government has chosen to prioritise the profits of...
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