ECOSY

We are active members of the European Community Organization of Socialist Youth (ECOSY). ECOSY gathers Socialist youth movements throughout the European Union, Mediterranean, and Central and Eastern Europe, to promote our values and provide a progressive response to the world's challenges. They aim to do this by promoting the emergence of a common identity in the hopes of achieving mutual understanding.

At a senior party level, the SDLP in Europe works to influence external policies at EU level to build global solidarity and a world where wealth is fairly distributed and rights respected.

Workers Beer Company

Thirst Among Equals! The Worker Beer Company is an organisation that brings together commerce, workers rights and entertainment - running Beer Tents to raise money for trade unions and campaigning organisations. Volunteers work in bars at festivals including Glastonbury, Leeds and Reading, with wages being paid directly to their organisation or Union. SDLP Youth travelled to Leeds in 2005, and are now gearing up for this year’s festival circuit.

In return for 3 six hour shifts, volunteers are free to enjoy the rest of the festival with first class facilities. With a trade union ethos a good time and just deal are guaranteed to staff, who are looked after with healthy food, functional showers and almost-fragrant toilets! An excellent way to enjoy the atmosphere of the summer gigs while helping to secure fairer conditions for workers everywhere.

Winterschool 05/06 Berlin

SDLP Youth travelled as a joint Irish delegation along with Labour Youth to the annual Winterschool training seminar for European Youth political organisations affiliated with IUSY (International Union of Socialist South) and IFM-SEI (International Falcon Movement - Socialist Education International). Titled "Make Capitalism History", the eight day seminar included debates, media working groups, and even the odd bit of socialising... [read full story...]