Nominations are now open for the role of branch convenors, officers, stewards and health and safety reps for 2020/21. A list of current post holders, instructions on who to contact in case interested and the deadline dates for receipt of … Contin…Read more…
Government must abolish tuition fees for all health trainees, says UNISON
Every healthcare student should be offered grants, and tuition fees scrapped.
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UNISON sends solidarity message to UCU strikers
Lecturers start industrial action on campuses across UK
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Emeli Sandé – You Are Not Alone
The highlight performer at this evening’s launch of Labour’s “Art for All” charter at the Stratford Theatre Royal must be Emeli Sande “You are not alone”. A beautiful song sung wonderfully.
Jeremy Corbyn recited some of its lyrics in his speech at the…Read more…
Guru Nanak 550 – Green Street Sikh Community Centre
Before the Peace march our Mayor, @RokhsanaFiaz visited the Green Street #Sikh community centre to an event to mark #GuruNanak550. Afterwards @WestHamLabour Candidate @lynbrownmp also made visit. Both were accompanied by @NewhamLondon …Read more…
Vote Lyn Brown Your Labour Candidate for West Ham
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Tories are offering nothing new
Don’t believe the promises on public spending
The article Tories are offering nothing new first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Collective bargaining – what is it and why it means higher pay for everyone
When workers unite to call for better wages and conditions, the boss has to listen. That’s called collective bargaining – and we need more of it.Read more…
Conservatives’ pledge will leave low-income families over £500 a year worse off
TUC analysis shows the Conservatives have cushioned the blow of austerity for higher earners while those on low and middle incomes have been hit hard.Read more…
West Ham on tour in 2 Cities
Photos from campaigning in Cities and Westminster yesterday. A large number of West Hammers came to the 2pm session (see middle right) together with Newham Mayor, Rokhsana Fiaz.
A somewhat frustrating canvass since so many gated blocks of flats with o…Read more…
Labour’s pension plans a ‘step towards justice’ for women
Compensation will help millions of women born in the 50s who miss out
The article Labour’s pension plans a ‘step towards justice’ for women first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Manifesto reflections
I have worked on a fair few manifestos in my time. For Labour, UNISON and a range of campaigns. I can honestly say that the Scottish Labour manifesto for this General Election is, without doubt, the…Read more…
Health workers in Bradford win privatisation battle
Wholly owned subsidiary plans dropped
The article Health workers in Bradford win privatisation battle first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
10 ways that show the economy isn’t working for working people
After nearly a decade of austerity, our economy isn’t working for working people. It’s clear that the outgoing government has not stood up for working people and their families.Read more…
Three ways to solve the social care crisis
Increased funding, changes to commissioning and investing in the workforce could help overhaul a system at breaking point.Read more…
Two Walkabouts & Groundbreaking at TwelveTrees Park
Amidst the madness of the General Election campaign I have to get on with the day job. On Friday I went to meet Residents in Ibex House in Forest Gate with local Councillors Rachel Tripp, Anamul Islam and officers from L&Q Housing Association. Ther…Read more…
Youth manifesto from Labour will provide ‘much-needed’ cash, says UNISON
Funding will help repair damage done by job cuts and centre closures
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Birmingham University strikes cancelled as low-paid workers secure pay increase
Low-paid staff will receive an extra £817 a year
The article Birmingham University strikes cancelled as low-paid workers secure pay increase first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
‘No place in our NHS’
Dozens of doctors, health workers and NHS campaigners took to the streets of East London to protest against the latest threat to general practice. GP at Hand, run by technology firm Babylon…Read more…
A vote for public services?
What do you think of Labour’s manifesto? Will you be voting to protect public services on 12 December? We’d like to hear your views
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