Government must act to ease anxiety about livelihoods
The article Unions want to work with ministers at this time of crisis first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Looking beyond the “Points-Based Immigration System”: A few reflections on the future of immigration under Johnson’s Conservative government
The post Looking beyond the “Points-Based Immigration System”: A few reflections on the future of immigration under Johnson’s Conservative government appeared first on IER.Read more…
Coronavirus latest
As the seriousness of the coronavirus epidemic grows each day, the government on Monday (March 16) announced stricter social distancing measures, including advising the public to limit all…Read more…
Update Statement about Coronavirus (COVID-19) from Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz
“Dear Newham Resident,
On Friday I wrote to let you know Newham had experienced its first confirmed case of coronavirus (or Covid-19). Unfortunately, that number has now risen to three confirmed cases.
One of the new cases is a teacher at one of our s…Read more…
Lorry drivers must have access to hand washing
Unite, which represents over 50,000 lorry drivers has today (March 16) demanded that the Department for Transport (DfT) ensure that lorry drivers are not denied access to commercial toilets and…Read more…
Aviation needs “funding immediately”
Boris Johnson needs to implement an urgent comprehensive financial package to support the aviation industry, otherwise tens of thousands of jobs will be at risk, Unite said today (March 16). …Read more…
National cross-industry summit call
Unite has said workers in manufacturing would answer the call to utilise excess capacity for the production of ventilators amid the coronavirus epidemic — but called on the government to work with…Read more…
Understanding Social Justice: Learning and Movements in Adult Education
Dear Colleagues,
Further apologies for limited posts recently. I haven’t yet got back into the swing of posting following the completion of my doctorate.
I am though very pleased to say that my first journal article, based on thesis findings, is now …Read more…
NPS confirms it cannot pay probation staff 2020 increment on time
Unions in England and Wales demand talks with the National Probation Service after it fails to get sign-off from the Treasury
The article NPS confirms it cannot pay probation staff 2020 increment on…Read more…
Unison Branch Executive Committee – Vacant Posts
The branch has a number of vacancies for officers to sit on its Executive Committee which meets 11 times a year. These include: Women’s Officer Recruitment Secretary Education Secretary Welfare Secretary International Relations Officer Black Memb…Read more…
Workers need a coronavirus plan – today
Among all the analysis of government actions to address the public health issues stemming from the coronavirus pandemic little has been said about the impact on workers forced onto short-time…Read more…
#SickPayForAll: Guarantee decent sick pay for every worker
This is a TUC supported petition. Many infected workers may think they cannot afford to self-isolate since their families will run out of money. The government has moved on paying Statutory Sick Pay from 1st day but this is not enough! Recently I …Read more…
BABS
Just watched BBC biopic of actress Barbara Windsor on Netflix.
A lovely film with with great acting and serious themes. It is definitely recommended.
I think it supports my firm view (not in any way original) that a patriarchal society is not on…Read more…
Heritage talk & walk about Victorian
Went on excellent heritage talk & walk led by John Walker about Victorian workhouse for children in what is now Forest Lane Park. We could not see memorial to 26 who died in 1890 fire since cemetery shut. I must go another time. Part of #Bloominfor…Read more…
In defence of the Behavioural Insights Team
I’ve seen something a bit odd on twitter over the past few days – people from various bits of the Left having a dig at the involvement of the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) in the government’s response to the Coronavirus outbreak. I’ve no dog in …Read more…
The government is making “a deadly mistake”
“Our message to countries continues to be: you must take a comprehensive approach. Not testing alone. Not contact tracing alone. … MoreRead more…
If we should stop Labour Party meetings why should we not close schools and stop large public gatherings?
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Newham Council Dockside Friday evening
Love it.Read more…
UNISON cancels annual health conference
NHS needs put before annual gathering
The article UNISON cancels annual health conference first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
St Mungo’s CEO slammed for weaponising coronavirus
Unite has warned the CEO of the homeless charity St Mungo’s, Howard Sinclair, to ‘stop blaming staff for your leadership mistakes’ as hundreds of workers get set for three days of strike action from…Read more…