RFK was a compelling figure because he was willing to challenge his audiences, and in turn connect with them in a unique way. Kennedy showed that our values define us and can inspire others to believe in the possibility of change and a better society. Frances O'Grady audiencechallengechange share on social
I worry that some politicians still think we are living in the 1950s where the man is the main breadwinner and the woman works for pin money. Actually, most families where there are two parents depend on two incomes to get by. Frances O'Grady 1950sbreadwinnerdepend share on social
As long as the number one worry for people, keeping them up at nights, is whether they're going to have a job in the morning, then they are less likely to resist unfair changes, or unfair treatment, or cuts in real pay at work. Frances O'Grady cutjobkeep share on social
Although there's a lot of focus on the Lib Dems, we need to keep our eyes on the far right of the Tories, who I suspect will become increasingly impatient in their appetite for tax cuts, deregulation and shrinking the state even further. Frances O'Grady appetitecutdem share on social
Voting to go on strike is not a decision working people take lightly and is always accompanied by a strong sense of injustice at work. The impact of losing a day's pay is significant, not least for those in the lowest paid jobs who are already on the tightest budgets. Frances O'Grady accompanybudgetday share on social
I like independent films... European films. I do go and see popular films as well because my kids force me. Frances O'Grady europeanfilmforce Change image and share on social
The implication that women work for pin money and can manage on a worse pension, presumably by relying on husbands, riles. But even more galling for women is that few government ministers seem to even appreciate the value of the work they do. Frances O'Grady badlygallgovernment share on social
Ordinary people who have lots of good ideas want more than a suggestion box, and they need a union to represent that thinking. Frances O'Grady boxgoodidea Change image and share on social
It is not natural or inevitable that half the world goes hungry; that the freedom of markets trumps protection of the planet; or that citizens' rights come second to those of corporations. Frances O'Grady citizencorporationfreedom Change image and share on social
I think being a mother helps keep your feet on the ground. There's very little dignity in parenthood. It's a great leveller. Frances O'Grady dignityfootgreat Change image and share on social