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Fabians Meetings in Newham (better late than …)

Nov 30, 2016By John's Labour blog

“We are pleased to announce two meetings of Newham Fabian Society.  All Fabian members welcome.
December Social Tuesday 6 December at 7PM With Guest Speaker Sir Robin Wales, Mayor of Newham. Trinity Community Centre, East Avenue London E12 6S…Read more…

Nov 30, 2016John's Labour blog

UNISON members organising to transform our trade union

Nov 30, 2016By Jon's union blog

Some friends have asked me, knowing that I am subject to obviously unjustified disciplinary action by my own trade union in retaliation for my having made a legitimate complaint to the Certification Officer concerning proven malpracticein a recent inte…Read more…

Nov 30, 2016Jon's union blog

Which unions are the most influential on Twitter in 2016?

Nov 30, 2016By infobo

Every November I look at how influential the TUC-affiliated unions are on Twitter (see results for 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015). I’ve been asked to look at Facebook as well, and may well do this…Read more…

Nov 30, 2016infobo

The Communist Party of Britain (Marxist-Leninist) – an apology

Nov 30, 2016By Jon's union blog

There are some funny people in the labour movement.
But not all are amusing.
One weird bunch who were in favour of voting alongside UKIP in June’s referendum (and are now celebrating the victory of reaction and demanding action) have had some influence in UNISON’s Greater London Regional Office in…Read more…

Nov 30, 2016Jon's union blog

Senghenydd Mining Disaster 439 Killed – 14 October 1913

Nov 30, 2016By Hayes People's History

Senghenydd Mining Disaster (South Wales) – 14 October 1913
The explosion killed 439 miners and a rescuer, is still the worst mining disaster in the United KingdomRead more…

Nov 30, 2016Hayes People's History

Robert Watson – Picket Killed 18th January 1979

Nov 30, 2016By Hayes People's History

Robert Watson was carrying out lawful union picketing duty at Aberdeen docks with his work mates on the 18th January 1979 , when he was struck and killed by a speeding non union lorry driver.

As far…Read more…

Nov 30, 2016Hayes People's History

YOUNG WORKER’S CHALLENGE #10: NO VOICE IN THE WORKPLACE

Nov 30, 2016By Stronger Unions

This month we’re counting down the ten most significant challenges faced by young workers. The final of our series is voice in the workplace. As TUC Young Worker’s Month ends, we reflect on what…Read more…

Nov 30, 2016Stronger Unions

Marilyn Robeson

Nov 30, 2016By Hayes People's History

Marilyn Robeson (Paul Robeson’s daughter-in law)
at Marx Memorial Library 2016Read more…

Nov 30, 2016Hayes People's History

London County Council – Steam Boat

Nov 30, 2016By Hayes People's History

Nov 30, 2016Hayes People's History

Railway Strike 1911 – Hackney Marshes

Nov 30, 2016By Hayes People's History

Nov 30, 2016Hayes People's History

London Bus V Tram 1914

Nov 30, 2016By Hayes People's History

Nov 30, 2016Hayes People's History

George Formby – Fighting Fascism

Nov 30, 2016By Hayes People's History

George Formby Fighting Fascism During WW2

“It’s Turned Out Nice Again”

(Formby also refused to play segregated audiences during a tour of South Africa and was finally expelled from South Africa…Read more…

Nov 30, 2016Hayes People's History

Yank Tanks – Trains of US Military in UK during WW2

Nov 30, 2016By Hayes People's History

American built “Yank tanks” trains at Southampton Docks
used to move around US Army equipment and soldiers during WW2Read more…

Nov 30, 2016Hayes People's History

Dolphins in the Thames 1890

Nov 30, 2016By Hayes People's History

Dolphins in the Thames at Chelsea May 1890

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Nov 30, 2016Hayes People's History

Mary Robinson – Presidential Campiagn

Nov 30, 2016By Hayes People's History

Nov 30, 2016Hayes People's History

London County Council – Eveline Mary Lowe

Nov 30, 2016By Hayes People's History

Eveline Mary Lowe (Bermondsey) 
Labour Chairman of the London County Council 1939-1940Read more…

Nov 30, 2016Hayes People's History

London County Council Flag 1923

Nov 30, 2016By Hayes People's History

Flag of the London County Council raised at

County Hall 1923

(Future flag of an Independent London?)Read more…

Nov 30, 2016Hayes People's History

An important step in the fight to protect Durham Teaching Assistants from savage pay cuts

Nov 30, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

There’s still plenty of work to do in the weeks ahead to make sure Teaching Assistants don’t lose out – but we’re pleased that Durham Council have heard the voices of TAs and parents alike. That is a…Read more…

Nov 30, 2016Dave Prentis blog

Our Health Heroes awards – the night in pictures

Nov 30, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

Check out the pictures from the Our Health Heroes awards

The article Our Health Heroes awards – the night in pictures first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…

Nov 30, 2016Dave Prentis blog

Teaching assistants’ strike action suspended

Nov 30, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

UNISON has today (Wednesday) called off the teaching assistants’ strike action that was due to affect schools across County Durham this week and next, so talks aimed at solving the dispute can take…Read more…

Nov 30, 2016Dave Prentis blog
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