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Housing is a human right. Join the fight for decent, affordable and secure housing for all

 

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We are a mass-membership union of tenants, carers, workers and residents, rooted in working-class struggle. We organise collectively to build the power to secure material improvements to our daily lives and put power back where it belongs: in the hands of ordinary people. 

We believe in the collective power of people to come together to fight for their rights and to ensure that everyone has decent and affordable housing. In any town or city, we build the union from scratch, by people working, taking action, and winning together.

We’ve stopped evictions, won tens of thousands of pounds worth in repairs and compensations from landlords and letting agents as well as major improvements in the law. By building community power and challenging landlords collectively, we not only win for our members but we also fight for a housing and a political system that puts people before profit. We are not affiliated to any political party, but recognise the importance of influencing parties and politicians and holding them to account.

Existing local branches hold regular meetings (see here) and we are looking to set up branches across Scotland. If you’re interested in getting involved, get in touch!

 

  • Upcoming events

    Shawlands Branch December Meeting

    When: Tuesday, December 05, 2023 at 06:30 PM
    Where: Shawlands United Reform Church in Glasgow, United Kingdom

    Come join other members at Shawland's monthly branch meeting. 

    All members welcome!

    Every month members from the branch gather to plan for the next month’s work and talk over any issues that have come up from the previous month. 

    These monthly meetings are a great opportunity to get involved with your tenants union and branch, meet fellow members and get active. Come along and bring a neighbour.

    Please RSVP below so we have an idea of how many members are coming. 

    ** Snacks provided and children welcome **

    At each meeting we cover: national and local updates, plan activities and work together on our campaigns.

    Time, dates and regularity: Meetings are monthly at 6:30pm on Thursday on the 1st full week of each month

    Can't make this meeting?  See livingrent.org/events for other upcoming events.

    Govan & Ibrox Branch Meeting December

    When: Wednesday, December 06, 2023 at 06:30 PM
    Where: Clyde Community Hall in Glasgow, United Kingdom

    Join your neighbours at Govan & Ibrox's monthly branch meeting!

    Every month, members in Govan & Ibrox gather to plan for the next month’s activities and debrief issues that have come up from the previous month. These monthly meetings are a great opportunity to get involved in your local union, meet fellow members and get active. Come along and bring a neighbour.

    Please RSVP below so we have an idea of how many members are coming. 

    ** Children welcome **

    At each meeting we cover: national and local updates, plan activities and work together on our campaigns. 

    Accessibility: The space is wheelchair accessible. Kids are welcome and are at their parent or guardian’s responsibility. If you have translation needs or other accessibility needs let us know.

    Time, dates and regularity  Govan & Ibrox Meetings are monthly on the 1st full week of each month, Wed at 6.30pm

    Location Clyde Community Hall is on Whitefield Road on the corner of Fairley Street

    Can't make this meeting?  See livingrent.org/events for other upcoming events.

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