08 May 2015

Keep it Co-op


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Vote yes in Co-op ballot motions 9 and 10

Are you, or someone you know, eligible to vote in the Co-operative’s AGM? If so, we’re urging you to VOTE YES TO ALL SECTIONS OF MOTIONS 9 AND 10. These motions refer to political funding. If people vote no, the Co-op Party – and almost 100 years of historical links to co-operatives, working people and trade unions – are under threat.

If you’ve recently received a voting pack from the Co-op by post or email, vote YES to all parts of Motions 9 and 10 – click here to learn more about how to vote.

We in the union movement have long had a partner in the Co-op, through the Co-operative Party. From votes for women to credit unions and employee ownership, for 98 years we have worked together to create a fairer society where profits and power are more equally shared.

The Co-op Group is trying to break that historic link. The new bosses (which include ex-Royal Mail chairman Allan Leighton) do not seem to understand that the Co-op is not just an ordinary supermarket, that the co-op movement needs a strong voice in Parliament, and that turning its back on politics would be a historic mistake.

Whether you are eligible to vote or not, please lend your support by signing up at: www.keepit.coop
If you are eligible to vote and have received a voting pack yourself, please vote YES to all parts of Motions 9 and 10 (using sections B and D).

Online voting closes at midday on 13^thMay

PS. For social media users…

If you’re on Twitter please join the thunderclap for Monday 11th May by >clicking here<. Follow @letskeepitcoop and on Facebook like facebook/keepitcoop.

Thank you