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CWU Supporter Network #WeRiseAgain

Oct 28, 2019By John's Labour blog

I have just signed up to the Royal Mail trade union CWU Supporters Network. Hat tip Syed.

“The fight against exploitative employers, dodgy contracts and insecure work requires the support of every single community across the country.Our recent vote fo…Read more…

Oct 28, 2019John's Labour blog

Keir Hardie and the 21st Century Socialist Revival

Oct 28, 2019By Dave Watson

The life, politics and ideas of James Keir Hardie, the Labour Party’s founder and first leader can be a tool for socialist political education and a spur to action in the current political era.
I…Read more…

Oct 28, 2019Dave Watson

Speaking out about sexual harassment

Oct 28, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

“People are often coerced into signing NDAs without realising that this may prevent them from talking about sexual harassment”

The article Speaking out about sexual harassment first appeared on the…Read more…

Oct 28, 2019Dave Prentis blog

Uni Finance Declaration of Support For Lula

Oct 28, 2019By Power In A Union
Oct 28, 2019Power In A Union

Under the bonnet of ‘dodgy’ deal

Oct 28, 2019By UNITElive

Leaked papers show that the government is planning to demolish workers’ rights after Britain leaves the EU.   Unite accused prime minister Boris Johnson, who has broken his “do or die” to…Read more…

Oct 28, 2019UNITElive

West Ham ward Labour doorstep: Trees, Brexit, Cat, Knifes, Parking, Care homes, Google translate & 3 John’s

Oct 27, 2019By John's Labour blog

This morning we went door knocking in West Ham ward. It was a lovely blue sky, sunshine Sunday after a very wet and rainy Saturday.

The feedback for Labour was as usual in Newham, very positive, but we are I think taking a hit from Remain supporters, …Read more…

Oct 27, 2019John's Labour blog

Millions of night workers won’t get a lie-in when the clocks go back

Oct 27, 2019By TUC blogs

We depend on Britain’s growing night workforce, so let’s ensure they have good rights and protections at workRead more…

Oct 27, 2019TUC blogs

Newham Council Pension Fund is 100% funded

Oct 26, 2019By John's Labour blog

On Monday evening during the Newham Pension committee meeting, I was pleased to read the following item in our “Investment Strategy Update”.

“2. Fund Investment Performance 2.1 The estimated funding level is currently at 100% the highest recorded for …Read more…

Oct 26, 2019John's Labour blog

Newham Fireworks Night – Saturday 2 November at Silvertown Quays

Oct 25, 2019By John's Labour blog

Our entry FREE fireworks display is back on Saturday 2 November. This year we will be marking the 50th anniversary of the historic moon landing. Gates open 5.30pm Silvertown Quays, Royal Docks, E16 2BU (off North Woolwich Road)

The theme for Newha…Read more…

Oct 25, 2019John's Labour blog

Unbroken austerity economics cuts in half OECD wage growth for a decade

Oct 25, 2019By TUC blogs

A new TUC report calls for urgent changes to undo the disasters of the past decade and for a new approach to the challenging times ahead.Read more…

Oct 25, 2019TUC blogs

Branko Milanovic, Global Capitalism and the Role of Trade Unions

Oct 25, 2019By TUC blogs
Oct 25, 2019TUC blogs

A giant of our movement

Oct 25, 2019By UNITElive

Unite general secretary Len McCluskey spoke on Friday (October 25) at the launch of a new biography of renowned Scottish trade unionist and politician Jimmy Reid, entitled Jimmy Reid: A Clyde-built…Read more…

Oct 25, 2019UNITElive

‘Fed-up’ health visitors again vote to strike

Oct 25, 2019By UNITElive

More than 70 Lincolnshire health visitors have voted by a large majority to strike in the long running pay dispute over county council plans to ‘divide and rule’ over future job roles.   Unite…Read more…

Oct 25, 2019UNITElive

Payday ‘vultures’ on brink of collapse

Oct 25, 2019By UNITElive

Payday lender QuickQuid is the latest loan shark to shut down after a wave of compensation claims from victims of predatory practices.   US-based Enova, which owns QuickQuid, announced on…Read more…

Oct 25, 2019UNITElive

‘Permanent tribute’

Oct 25, 2019By UNITElive

A jet engine subject to a workers’ boycott in Scotland during the 1970s because it was to be used by murderous Chilean dictator General Pinochet’s airforce was unveiled as a monument to the…Read more…

Oct 25, 2019UNITElive

UNISON signs TUC’s Dying to Work charter

Oct 25, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

Charter aims to provide terminally-ill workers with greater security and peace of mind

The article UNISON signs TUC’s Dying to Work charter first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…

Oct 25, 2019Dave Prentis blog

Academy chain’s plan to axe staff could risk school safety

Oct 25, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

UNISON urges Ormiston to pause process for full consultation

The article Academy chain’s plan to axe staff could risk school safety first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…

Oct 25, 2019Dave Prentis blog

UCL UNISON VICTORY

Oct 24, 2019By John's Labour blog

Low-paid UCL workers celebrate UNISON-brokered pay dealPay, pension and holiday rights to be upgradedUniversityHundreds of outsourced UCL staff are celebrating after UNISON secured the same pay, pension and annual leave rights as directly employed work…Read more…

Oct 24, 2019John's Labour blog

Four Seasons sale failure shows why ministers must act on social care, says UNISON

Oct 24, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

Vulnerable people and care workforce should not face uncertainty

The article Four Seasons sale failure shows why ministers must act on social care, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…

Oct 24, 2019Dave Prentis blog

‘In denial of the facts’

Oct 24, 2019By UNITElive

Transport secretary Grant Shapps, has today (October 24) refused to apologise to Thomas Cook workers when he was challenged about the government’s failure to support the company, which collapsed last…Read more…

Oct 24, 2019UNITElive
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