Hat tip Jonathan Dunning via Adrian Kennett. One of the worse things about being a trade union rep is that non members will contact you about serious issues and ask for representation. In the same way that you cannot get car insurance, after you…Read more…
George Jerrom: Former GPMU National Officer
By Peta Steel George Jerrom, former National Officer of the National Graphical Association and its successor the Graphical, Paper & Media Union was a leading communist working in the print and in…Read more…
Newham Voices – November 2021: “Sweep fly-tippers off the streets”
Check out the latest edition of “Newham Voices – an independent news service for people who live and work in one of London’s most vibrant, diverse and exciting areas”.
It is out in print and online and is a truly independent newspaper. I like that it r…Read more…
Street Canvass: West Ham Ward 28.10.21
This collage is from yesterday’s street surgery in West Ham ward. My Councillor colleague, John Whitworth and myself ,was joined by Junaid and Ash (who is a new member of our ward). For the first time ever, in my experience, all 4 of us had access to t…Read more…
COP26 is here at last
On the eve of the climate conference, NEC member and green activist Stephen Smellie looks ahead to ‘potentially the most important meeting of world leaders ever held’
The article COP26 is here at…Read more…
Orgreave inquiry fight goes on
Five years since the government ruled out an Orgreave inquiry the fight for justice goes on.
The post Orgreave inquiry fight goes on appeared first on UNITElive.org.Read more…
West Ham History – “1918 Influenza epidemic – over 1,000 deaths”
This morning there was a post on the (excellent) Facebook site “Newham History” on a pamphlet published in 1986 to mark the 100th anniversary of the old West Ham Borough (now part of Newham).
It mentioned that the 1918 flu epidemic killed “ove…Read more…
Joint Declaration by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB)
The Trades Union Congress (UK) and German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) commit to social justice, inclusive prosperity, and effective climate action in order to foster a sustainable future.Read more…
Unions can ensure new guidance on data supports workers and employers
Here’s what unions wanted to see in the new guidance on data protection and employment practices.Read more…
A minimum wage rise isn’t enough to secure decent pay across the economy
If we want a high pay economy, there’s much more this Spending Review needs to do.Read more…
Government fails to get real about pay
Forecasts show workers are facing a long a pay squeeze.Read more…
Pushing for a Green New Deal at Rolls Royce
Trade union members and reps plan the transition to environmental and green manufacturing.Read more…
Taking time off work when your child is sick: know your rights
As Covid cases surge in schools, it is important working parents know their rights to take time off work to look after their children when they are sick.Read more…
English water industry needs renationalising, says UNISON
Call comes as the government is forced to back down in row over sewage dumping by water companies
The article English water industry needs renationalising, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
Review: Ruins, by George Orwell
During the years between writing Animal Farm and 1984, George Orwell was mostly engaged with journalism. In early 1945, he was sent over to the continent to observe the final weeks of the Second…Read more…
Not In Our Name: Emergency motion to UNISON Greater London Regional Council on TRFC faction attempted Coup
On Tuesday 2 November there will be a virtual meeting of the UNISON London Regional Council. All branches can send delegates to this meeting.
At this meeting we will debate the following Emergency Motion 1 Received from the Greenwich Local …Read more…
How is this a pay rise?
Unite vice chair of the union’s national ambulance committee is dedicated NHS paramedic, Debbie Wilkinson. In September a 3 per cent pay rise was enforced on NHS workers – which although might sound…Read more…
Tales from the far side
Sharon Graham, called it right when she said, pre-Budget, that she feared workers would pay the price of the pandemic. It certainly looks that way. And realistically the best chance workers will have…Read more…
Workers to pay price for pandemic
Sadly Unite’s fears that the government would make workers pay for the pandemic were borne out in Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget statement today (Wednesday October 27).
The post Workers to pay…Read more…
Robert Blatchford – Clarion – Grave
Robert Blatchford’s – Editor of the Clarion newspaperFinal resting place – Grave
Horsham, West Sussex Hills Cemetery HorshamGrave PLOTM 016 Clarion
“FELLOWSHIP IS LIFE”
Clarion Van Clarion Cycling Clarion Choir Clarion Football, C…Read more…