In the 2014 award-winning film Pride, Dai Donovan is the warm, good-humoured Welsh miner who meets Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM) in London and then, back home in Wales, hosts members of the group on his living-room floor. He’s undoubtedly…Read more…
Conservative policies mean UK has had worst inflation and growth outcomes in the G7
The outcomes once again show conservative government policies as seriously wrongheaded. While the coming monthly figures are likely to show inflation back at target, across the two years the UK has paid a much higher price than other countries in term…Read more…
UNISON raises concerns over UK energy security
National Grid plans to put the biggest natural gas terminal on the market
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UNISON raises concerns over UK energy security
National Grid plans to put the biggest natural gas terminal on the market
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Review: In the Garden of Beasts – Love and terror in Hitler’s Berlin, by Erik Larson
At first, this did not look promising at all. Erik Larson, who always writes well and chooses some great subjects, took on the story of one American family who lived in Berlin during the first…Read more…
Down, But Not Out
Julian Vaughan, a great trade unionist on his quest to become the first working trading driver to sit in the House of Commons in 50 years. After standing as a Labour candidate in the last two General Elections, when you … Continue reading Read more…
Election can’t come soon enough, says UNISON
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s decision to call a general election on July 4, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea @cmcanea “Election day can’t come soon enough. Working people and their families are crying out for a new governm…Read more…
Election can’t come soon enough, says UNISON
A new government that value public services is needed desperately
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Election can’t come soon enough, says UNISON
A new government that value public services is needed desperately
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The law has changed on Flexible working requests
Hat tip ACAS ” Unsure about making a #FlexibleWorking request? Under the Flexible Working Act 2023, you can now make two requests within a year.Visit our advice page for more information, and for a free guide on how to make a request:
https://ac…Read more…
Skills boot camps for the unemployed a desperate attempt to distract from government failings
Forcing unemployed into care jobs with poor wages is not the answer
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Skills boot camps for the unemployed a desperate attempt to distract voters from government care failings
Forcing unemployed into care jobs with poor wages is not the answer
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Independent Review of the Private Rented Sector
“Last Wednesday 15 May 24, Labour Housing Group was proud to host the launch of the report of the Independent Review of the Private Rented Sector.
The full report is now available to read and download on our website
https://lnkd.in/eAZi52Vc” Read more…
Opinion: The water industry is a national scandal
Privatisation has meant failing water infrastructure, increased sewage spillages and reduced confidence in the safety of drinking water, while shareholders pocket billions
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Opinion: The water industry is a national disgrace
Privatisation has meant failing water infrastructure, increased sewage spillages and reduced confidence in the safety of drinking water, while shareholders pocket billions
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BWI youth festival shapes the future
A delegation from Unite attended the Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) Global Youth Festival in Turkey earlier this month. The BWI’s second Global Youth Festival, it was a dynamic week of workshops, speakers and a chance to share experiences. Its ultimate aim was to build solidarity and youth activism that will push for a […]
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“Exploring the Elizabeth Line” – Walk 20 Shenfield to Brentwood via Ingrave & Thorndon Country Park
Gill and I were lucky today to have a perfect warm, sunny spring Sunday to complete this 7.5 mile walk from Shenfield station to Brentwood Station. This was courtesy of this book “Exploring the Elizabeth Line”, which has 23 walks starting (a…Read more…
Union Recognition at the National Deaf Children’s Society
Check out and please sign this petition on Union Recognition at the National Deaf Children’s Society | Megaphone UK”The leadership at the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) refuses to accept union recognition despite 50% of their staff voting…Read more…
Conservative policies mean UK has had worst inflation and growth outcomes in the G7
The outcomes once again show conservative government policies as seriously wrongheaded. While the coming monthly figures are likely to show inflation back at target, across the two years the UK has paid a much higher price than other countries in term…Read more…
Labour’s first steps for change
The country needs change and Labour has a plan to deliver it.Keir Starmer has set out Labour’s five national missions to get Britain’s future back. The missions are long term, fully funded aims that will guide a Labour government’s deci…Read more…