The 99% Organisation calls for Five Key Actions:
Most people in the UK are poorer today than they were in 2007, though the economy has grown. This is mass impoverishment.
If the economy is doing so well, how can most people not be doing well? If the pie is growing, why aren’t we all getting bigger slices? Why is our children’s generation set to be the first in living memory that is poorer than its predecessors?
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We work to make mass impoverishment a key issue for Government, and to drive serious policy change to protect the interests of the 99% (in the UK, if you earn less than £120k, that’s you).
We want to build a world in 2050, where rather than being poorer than their parents, most people are far better-off.
Our key projects include:
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There are many ways members can get involved and help to drive the change we need.
There are dozens of skills and experiences that could be valuable to us
We have several important projects running. Take a look and see if you want to join one.
99% members come from all parts of society; they are people like you who are determined to help.
Whatever your age, gender, race or party affiliation, we want you. Whether you are a beggar, a barber, a banker or a billionaire, we want you. If you want to help end mass impoverishment, we want you. Whether you have a lot of time or a little, we want you. As long as you share our values, we want you.
Members’ involvement ranges from:
Even the smallest contribution of time and effort makes a big difference to us.
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This is a meeting for 99% members and interested guests. Originally for those in the North / West of the UK, it is now open to anyone from anywhere as we have gone virtual. Please let Helena know if you would like to attend.
This is the regular meeting of the Herefordshrie 2030 project team. If you would like to get involved, please contact Jeremy.
This is a meeting for 99% members and interested guests. Originally for those in the South / East of the UK, it is now open to anyone from anywhere as we have gone virtual. Please let Paul know if you would like to attend.
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