I have just signed up for this event here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/active-design-building-healthier-cities-tickets-242390746247 (members only I think?)
How can we design a healthier, active built environment?
“We shape our buildings; thereaf…Read more…
The struggle continues
While the Tory government descends ever further into chaos, our own Labour Party National Executive this week prioritised refusing to support the proposal that Labour MP, Jeremy Corbyn, should be readmitted to the Parliamentary Labour Party and also ag…Read more…
Blog: We can’t let the government take away crucial legal safety nets
The consultation on replacing the Human Rights Act with a weaker bill of rights is just the latest in a series of attacks by the Westminster government on our fundamental rights
The article Blog: We…Read more…
People must have confidence their workplace is safe as we learn to live with Covid
At long last a new normal is emerging in workplaces across the UK, as the vaccine programme provides greater protection against the threat of coronavirus.Read more…
From Munich to Geneva
This week I wasted two hours of my life on a terrible new film called “Munich: The Edge of War.” It is based on a best-selling novel by Robert Harris. Now the problem with Robert…Read more…
Government must ensure pay in key services is high enough to halt staff exodus, says UNISON
Frontline services, already struggling with a crushing number of vacancies, are losing employees at alarming rates.
The article Government must ensure pay in key services is high enough to halt…Read more…
inUNISON – Be A Disabled Workers’ Ally
This is another great post https://www.in-unison.org/post/be-a-disabled-workers-ally in the blog https://www.in-unison.org by Carole Jones. A 2 minute read.
https://www.in-unison.org/ is a new blog “for unison memb…Read more…
Sandwell Leisure Trust workers set to strike again over fire and rehire
West Midlands members continue their long-running action over contracts
The article Sandwell Leisure Trust workers set to strike again over fire and rehire first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
River Lee & Epping Forest Walk
Off message. On Sunday, Gill and I took a train from Wanstead Park (Forest Gate). Changed at Blackhorse Road for Victoria line then one stop until Tottenham Hale. A 10 minute walk from station to River Lea. Then simply go North along the wa…Read more…
Don’t be fooled. The West is not a lesser evil.
Contrary to what you might think from watching the television news or listening to the UK government, Ukraine in 2021 is neither Belgium in 1914 nor Poland in 1939. Nothing like a bit of a scare to distract attention from problems at home…I don’t often…Read more…
It’s time to halt NHS staff exodus with game-changing pay rise, say health unions
Many are actively seeking alternative employment and others are seriously considering a job move.
The article It’s time to halt NHS staff exodus with game-changing pay rise, say health unions…Read more…
inUNISON – Beating the bullies
Check out this post in the new website inUNISON “by members for members” sign posting a great guide by UNISON on standing up to bullies and harassment in the workplace.
by Carol Jones 1 minute read”Supporting members in the workplace …Read more…
Harrow Clarion Cycling Club 1954
The following is an extract from an account of a ride by Harrow
Clarion Cycle Club which appeared in a 1954 edition of the Daily Worker, it may
well rekindle for some memories of what many,…Read more…
Out & about in West Ham and Canning Town
This morning I was out campaigning for Labour in West Ham Ward with my fellow Councillors John & Charlene, Party activists and a young pioneer!
The canvass went really well and I met a number of residents who I have advocated for over the ye…Read more…
Speech at London Rally – Sheikh Jarrah Palestine January 22nd
Comrades and friends Tony Burke, Labour & Palestine and Unite I am here to express on behalf of Labour Palestine and Unite our solidarity with the Palestine and the people of Sheikh Jarrah. We…Read more…
Yet more disasters by the UNISON NEC Far Left extremists – “Our union is at a crossroads”
It is no secret that we have now had disastrous ballot results for pay claims in Health and Local Government. The blame for which must lie squarely with the new UNISON NEC who decided to wage a civil war in the union as well as trying to sack our newly…Read more…
British Volt factory welcomed
Unite has welcomed news that British Volts’ Northumberland gigafactory will go ahead. The British Volt factory, being built on the site of the former Blyth power station, is great news for the region…Read more…
‘Pay Scunthorpe scaffolders rate for the job’
Campaigners will stage protests at four Actavo sites across England, Scotland and Ireland to demand that Actavo pays scaffolders the rate for the job. The scaffolders employed by Actavo at British…Read more…
The fight for a greener and cleaner steel
As one of the biggest industrial carbon emitters in the UK, the steel industry faces challenges which threaten jobs. Community reps lead the campaign for a just transition to adapt and upskill their…Read more…
West Ham Ward ASB Action Day (and Italian Street Food)
This evening I went with Newham Council funded Met Police and Council Enforcement officers for a “walkabout” in West Ham ward, which I represent as a Councillor. Yesterday and today were ASB “Action Days” in West Ham and Stratford. Local ward Cou…Read more…