“I worry that some politicians still think we are living in the 1950s where the man is the main breadwinner and the woman works for pin money. Actually, most families where there are two parents depend on two incomes to get by.” ThinkingMenStillsTwoParentWorryHe ManDependsPoliticianIncomePinsBreadwinner Author:Frances O'Grady
“Would I describe myself as new Labour? I'm Labour, organised Labour. I think labels have a limited use and that's where you really get into boy stuff sometimes, just sticking on labels.” ThinkingSometimesUseStuffBoysLabelsLabourOrganisedDescribe Myself Author:Frances O'Grady
“Of course, no-one thinks the EU is perfect. In recent years, the pace of social reform has slowed. But staying in offers the chance to rebuild a vision of Europe for workers, regardless of the passport they hold.” ThinkingYearsCoursesSocialChancePerfectVisionOffersEuropeWorkersReformStayingPacePassportsSocial Reform Author:Frances O'Grady
“Ordinary people who have lots of good ideas want more than a suggestion box, and they need a union to represent that thinking.” PeopleThinkingWantNeedsIdeasOrdinaryUnionsBoxesGood IdeasSuggestionsOrdinary PeopleSuggestion Boxes Author:Frances O'Grady
“I think being a mother helps keep your feet on the ground. There's very little dignity in parenthood. It's a great leveller.” ThinkingLittlesHelpingMotherFeetDignityParenthoodBeing A MotherFeet On The Ground Author:Frances O'Grady
