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“On Halloween Remember Nothing s as Scary as NOT BEING IN A UNION!

Oct 31, 2021By John's Labour blog

 
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…

Oct 31, 2021John's Labour blog

George Jerrom: Former GPMU National Officer

Oct 31, 2021By Power In A Union

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…

Oct 31, 2021Power In A Union

Newham Voices – November 2021: “Sweep fly-tippers off the streets”

Oct 30, 2021By John's Labour blog

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…

Oct 30, 2021John's Labour blog

Street Canvass: West Ham Ward 28.10.21

Oct 29, 2021By John's Labour blog

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…

Oct 29, 2021John's Labour blog

COP26 is here at last

Oct 29, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

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…

Oct 29, 2021Dave Prentis blog

Orgreave inquiry fight goes on

Oct 29, 2021By UNITElive

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…

Oct 29, 2021UNITElive

West Ham History – “1918 Influenza epidemic – over 1,000 deaths”

Oct 28, 2021By John's Labour blog

 
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…

Oct 28, 2021John's Labour blog

Joint Declaration by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB)

Oct 28, 2021By TUC blogs

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…

Oct 28, 2021TUC blogs

Unions can ensure new guidance on data supports workers and employers

Oct 28, 2021By TUC blogs

Here’s what unions wanted to see in the new guidance on data protection and employment practices.Read more…

Oct 28, 2021TUC blogs

A minimum wage rise isn’t enough to secure decent pay across the economy

Oct 28, 2021By TUC blogs

If we want a high pay economy, there’s much more this Spending Review needs to do.Read more…

Oct 28, 2021TUC blogs

Government fails to get real about pay

Oct 28, 2021By TUC blogs

Forecasts show workers are facing a long a pay squeeze.Read more…

Oct 28, 2021TUC blogs

Pushing for a Green New Deal at Rolls Royce

Oct 28, 2021By TUC blogs

Trade union members and reps plan the transition to environmental and green manufacturing.Read more…

Oct 28, 2021TUC blogs

Taking time off work when your child is sick: know your rights

Oct 28, 2021By TUC blogs

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…

Oct 28, 2021TUC blogs

English water industry needs renationalising, says UNISON

Oct 28, 2021By Dave Prentis blog

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…

Oct 28, 2021Dave Prentis blog

Review: Ruins, by George Orwell

Oct 28, 2021By Eric Lee

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…

Oct 28, 2021Eric Lee

Not In Our Name: Emergency motion to UNISON Greater London Regional Council on TRFC faction attempted Coup

Oct 27, 2021By John's Labour blog

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…

Oct 27, 2021John's Labour blog

Videos of the year – how is this a pay rise?

Oct 27, 2021By UNITElive

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…

Oct 27, 2021UNITElive

Tales from the far side

Oct 27, 2021By UNITElive

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…

Oct 27, 2021UNITElive

Workers to pay price for pandemic

Oct 27, 2021By UNITElive

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…

Oct 27, 2021UNITElive

Robert Blatchford – Clarion – Grave

Oct 27, 2021By Country Standard

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…

Oct 27, 2021Country Standard
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