UBI Lab is a worldwide network of citizens, researchers and activists exploring the potential of Universal Basic Income (#UBI).
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UBI Lab Network πππ retweeted
A small piece in the @BigIssue by Sam Gregory about why Prime Minister Burnham should consider #UBI and why a #BasicIncome pilot is a real possibility
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Andy Burnham said he would 'bring forward a basic income pilot' in GM before the end of his term. Well, that hasn't quite happened but we have made progress - we are asking for the next mayor's support so this becomes a reality
Last week, we wrote to every candidate in the upcoming byelection for Mayor of Greater Manchester.
We asked if they would keep the promise made by outgoing mayor @AndyBurnham to develop and deliver a Basic Income pilot in Greater Manchester.
That commitment should be honoured.
ALT A screenshot of a letter sent to all candidates in the upcoming Greater Manchester Mayoral byelection asking them to back a promise made by the outgoing mayor Andy Burnham to launch a Basic Income pilot in the region
ALT A screenshot of a letter sent to all candidates in the upcoming Greater Manchester Mayoral byelection asking them to back a promise made by the outgoing mayor Andy Burnham to launch a Basic Income pilot in the region
ALT A screenshot of a letter sent to all candidates in the upcoming Greater Manchester Mayoral byelection asking them to back a promise made by the outgoing mayor Andy Burnham to launch a Basic Income pilot in the region
ALT A screenshot of a letter sent to all candidates in the upcoming Greater Manchester Mayoral byelection asking them to back a promise made by the outgoing mayor Andy Burnham to launch a Basic Income pilot in the region
UBI Lab Network πππ retweeted
π¨ NEW REPORT: Basic Income for Net Zero: Trade Union Perspectives
With @UBILabNetwork we interviewed union officers on #BasicIncome. Amid pay crises & job cuts, unions see the potential of #BasicIncome to support a green & just transition.
commonsense.northumbria.ac.uβ¦
ALT Front cover page for Basic Income for Net Zero: Trade Union Perspectives
UBI Lab Network πππ retweeted
It's a great time to be posting #BasicIncome news, as more & more govts sign up in support and the Irish trial continues to show promise
Find out more about Basic Income for the arts at next week's event @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social @Basic Income Ireland zurl.co/Pu7mf
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This week sees the launch of the new UBI 101 Toolkit from the @UBILabNetwork π β at Llandygai, Wales
We're very pleased to announce the launch of our new UBI 101 Toolkit! π
Itβs designed to help you feel more confident talking about #UBI, sharing the big ideas behind it, and understanding the direction weβre heading.
Link to download and share π
ubilabnetwork.org/ubi-toolkiβ¦
UBI Lab Network πππ retweeted
Big news with a new @UBILabNetwork workshop announced on November 5th, this edition examining 'moving beyond Corporate Power' #UBI
zurl.co/9JQT5
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I was just asked to write a few words about #UniversalBasicIncome. This is what I came up with
@UBILabNetwork @scottsantens @basicincome @BootstrapsTV @Livable4All @ProfMarkMaslin #UBI
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In our three recent job ads, we failed to list our Equal Opportunities form & we didn't specify that we'll offer an interview to any disabled person who meets the criteria.
We've extended the deadline for all three, as we're seeking the strongest & most diverse field possible π§΅
ALT A graphic with the words "Come and work with us at Opus" over a bright yellow background
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π¨ Last chance! π¨
Two opportunities to come work with us on just transition projects close today.
First up, as part of an exciting systems change project we're looking for a Workshop Designer and Facilitator. Find out more about the role or apply β¬οΈ
weareopus.org/post/join-opusβ¦
UBI Lab Network πππ retweeted
#UBI for creatives: could this be compensation for the rampant theft of copyright by #BigTech?
#HouseofLords told this is a "helpful suggestion".
@UBILabNetwork
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Is Universal Basic Income inevitable? π·
Artificial intelligence could help make this a reality, writes @UBIManchester's Alison Hawdale β one of the campaigners trying to convince Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to introduce a basic income in the region β¬οΈ
bigissue.com/opinion/chatgptβ¦
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A #UBI pilot could be about to help hundreds of homeless people in Greater Manchester
Academics at Northumbria University & campaigners from the @UBILabNetwork have launched a groundbreaking pilot in Manchester. @h_sharland spoke to one of the organisers
thecanary.co/long-read/2025/β¦
UBI Lab Network πππ retweeted
Call on @AndyBurnhamGM to follow through on his promise in his last election manifesto of a Basic Income pilot for Greater Manchester
Sign here! ββ¬
#basicincomeMCR
actionnetwork.org/petitions/β¦
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The authors say Basic Income would create an 'income floor' no one could fall below:
- End absolute poverty
- Boost health
- Help people get back to work
"There are clear pathways to funding a pilot of sufficient size without requiring revisions to tax codes."
UBI Lab Network πππ retweeted
Academics and campaigners have claimed a new basic income pilot in Greater Manchester could βend absolute povertyβ in the city region, starting with people experiencing homelessness β if it gets the green light from mayor Andy Burnham. π¦
The proposal was sent to Burnham on Monday after he signalled his intention to launch a basic income in last year's re-election manifesto. β¬οΈ
bigissue.com/news/social-jusβ¦
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A new pilot proposal has been launched for a groundbreaking scheme which experts say could eventually end absolute poverty in Greater Manchester, as well as improve the health and wellbeing of millions of people. aboutmanchester.co.uk/proposβ¦
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Some coverage on our scoping paper!
manchestermill.co.uk/breakinβ¦
aboutmanchester.co.uk/proposβ¦ β at Manchester, England
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A trial of #UniversalBasicIncome for the creative sector. Might Westminster catch up with this excellent idea?
#UBI @UBILabNetwork
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Our proposal builds on a commitment @AndyBurnhamGM made in his most recent election manifesto to "make the case" to the government for a #BasicIncome pilot in Greater #Manchester.
Now, for the first time, he has a fully designed and costed proposal to take to Whitehall β at Manchester, England
