We live in democracies yet we work in non-democratic workplaces... why should democracy end at the office door? Or factory gate? Or lecture theatre door for that matter? This public discussion will examine, and show the evidence base and arguments for, the multiple benefits of extending democratic decision-making to the workplace, ranging from helping us address the climate crisis, to increasing well-being, strengthen democracy, worker productivity and much more.

The event will begin with a lively and entertaining talk from Professor John Barry, followed by responses from invited speakers from the trades union movement, business, government and civil society, and will end with audience discussion. 

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