The agenda for the TUC Women’s Conference 2025 is out. It includes two motions (Motion 8 from ASLEF and Motion 9 from GMB) and an amendment (from CWU) calling for full decriminalisation of prostitution.
The conference takes place on 5-7 March 2025. It is a delegate conference, which means that only delegates are allowed to vote. Delegates represent the various unions affiliated to the TUC (Trade Union Congress).
This article goes through the two motions line by line, showing why they are misguided and misleading. We encourage all delegates to vote AGAINST both motions and the CWU amendment.
Each motion consists of five points. We set out each one below in bold, followed by an explanation of why it is misguided, misleading, or dangerous for women and society.
But first we include a section on the elephants in the room: how the mainstreaming of the sex industry is leading to a rise in misogynistic and sexist attitudes among men; and the impact on other workers, particularly women. ...
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