Creating a better, fairer and greener future is possible but it requires changing the minds of politicians and the public.
This is seldom easy, especially when it comes to challenging well established beliefs about how the economy works – but this is what we need to do. The economic myths that have dominated politics for past decades urgently need to be confronted if mass impoverishment and inequality are not to rise even further, blighting not only our lives but those of future generations.
So we can create a better future but we need your help to make it happen!
What can I do?
If you think you might want to help, consider:
- Coming along to a regional meeting to find out more about what we do, and to get to know your fellow-members; this does not commit you to doing any work! There are two monthly regional meetings you can attend. Since COVID, the groups have become virtual, which means that all group meetings are open to all members. See our events here.
- Joining one of our projects — this does involve doing some work (we need members to help with research, data analysis, project management and public engagement) but we are not unreasonable! – and you can decide how much you want to get involved.
- Join our Campaign Team to help raise public awareness, lobby MPs and decision makers and promote the 99% message more widely. Depending on the amount of time you can spare there are lots of things you could do – every little bit helps!
- Helping us more generally through the provision of skills and expertise to help grow the movement and expand our reach and influence.
Regional groups you can join
There are currently two 99% Groups you can join for information and support.
Since COVID, the groups have become virtual, which means that all group meetings are open to all members.
If you would like to join the ‘North/ West’ Group, please contact Helena Orlowski on helena.orlowski@99-percent.org
If you would like to join the ‘South / East’ Group, please contact Paul Bradford on paul.bradford@99-percent.org
You are welcome to join both!
Resources you may find helpful
Below are materials and resources that you may want, whether you intend to join a local group, or just to contact your MP directly.
- The Objectives and Values of the 99% Organisation on a page
- A one-page summary of What 99% is all about
- Some suggestions for actions you can take, ranging from the very simple to the more demanding
- A short presentation summarising the arguments of 99% that you may find useful in explaining to others what you are doing
- Here is a handbook that will tell what the local groups are all about, and how to run one
- Here are some notes about how to write to your MP and what to expect from them
- A website that makes it quick and easy to write to your MP, or other representative
- Here is a short document that will help you and your group 'pitch' for local speaking events