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Female trade unionists came out against domestic violence yesterday at the TUC women's conference.
On a day that started with a minute's silence honouring the death of longstanding former Labour MP Tony Benn, activists from across Britain passed a statement against the enduring blight of domestic abuse.
Darlington Councillor Linda Hughes argued that fighting against abuse at home would show the labour movement's support for the new Domestic Violence (Legal Framework) Bill being proposed by Plaid Cymru MP Elfyn Llwyd.
Half a century after transformative laws reshaped Britain, women’s rights are again contested. This International Women’s Day is a call to remember how change was won, and to organise to defend it, says KATE RAMSDEN
EDDIE DEMPSEY explains why the RMT is calling for urgent action against assaults on staff and passengers on our public transport system
Our members face serious violence, crumbling workplaces and exposure to dangerous drugs — it is outrageous we still cannot legally use our industrial muscle to fight back and defend ourselves, writes STEVE GILLAN
