(27 May 2014, 6:39 pm)AdamY wrote As I've said to someone else, you gain a quick political education by getting involved - especially in the run up to a general election.
I can only echo this. Trade Unionism really educated me politically. In addition to the Durham Gala, I've been fortunate enough to visit many rallies around the country, the March for an Alternative in London, and also a handful of union conferences.
One other thing you could consider is Unite community membership. There's a lot of room for volunteering, and they really make an effort to involve people interested in politics and trade unionism.