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Unity is indeed Strength. As shown by the fantastic show of solidarity for carers on Thursday evening.
This is great historic picture showing a hand built ambulance motorbike donated by East Ham Trades Council in 1937.
This was to help the Republican…Read more…
UPDATE ABOUT CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): 146 PEOPLE CONFIRMED WITH CORONAVIRUS IN NEWHAM
THAT’S WHY #StayAtHome THIS WEEKEND IS VITAL
FROM MAYOR ROKHSANA FIAZ
27th March 2020
As we end the week, the need for us to continue to do all we can stop the spre…Read more…
Update: Fantastic! in our street clapping, cheering, fireworks, whistles, singing,cars beeping horns – Brilliant show of support for our amazing carers. Looking forward to same next week!Read more…
Dear Newham resident,
Email: volunteers@activenewham.org.uk or call 020 3770 4444.
As the coronavirus crisis continues to disrupt all our lives, with 77 confirmed cases in Newham as of today, I read about the death of the UK’s youngest victim. Her nam…Read more…
Some really good advice from my union for all workers – If you work in or provide public services make sure you https://joining.unison.org.uk/join-unison-today/…
As the COVID-19 virus spreads, find out what your rights at work are.Important update: …Read more…
“Dear Newham Resident,
Earlier this evening, the Prime Minister announced new measures to enforce social distancing across the country as the confirmed cases and deaths due to Coronavirus continue to rise in the UK.
In Newham, six deaths attributed t…Read more…
Off message but…
Happy Mother’s Day Mum! Lovely to speak to you on Facetime tonight and so sorry we cannot meet up at Easter due to virus.
Keep safe and well.
Lots of love
John & Gill xxx
(me with spade, big sister Helen and little sister Lucy…Read more…
Advice on the BBC web page confirms that it is still okay to go outdoors for exercise as long as you follow advice to stay 2m apart from others. This advice may change in the future.
Gill and I took advantage of the sunshine today to walk along the Ro…Read more…
Today I finally went to find the grave of Matchgirl strike leader, Sarah Chapman, in Manor Park cemetery. The Matchgirls strike of 1888 at the Byrant and May factory in Bow is an important event in trade union history. It was led by women and helped es…Read more…
Update from the Mayor of Newham: Coronavirus update – an increase of confirmed cases at 42 (20 March 2020)
Today, there’s been confirmation of further increases of confirmed Coronavirus cases in Newham from 32 yesterday to 42.
Additionally, we h…Read more…
Keir Starmer has called on the Government to introduce a bold, comprehensive package to protect the incomes of British workers against the economic impact caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Earlier this week, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced…Read more…
A real shame but understandable that we had to cancel our Branch AGM tonight at London City Hall. Many thanks to Deputy Mayor for Housing, Tom Copley, for offering to be our keynote speaker and to his staff for organising it (also to my local Ass…Read more…
“Where is the support for renters, the social care sector, public services or local authorities? The Guardian
We are living through a global emergency. There are no easy solutions. Soundbites will not turn the situation around. And all of us have…Read more…
Despite the corona virus emergency we must also keep an eye out on what else the government is proposing.
UNISON has spotted that the Tories are proposing to stop local authorities using developers money (so called section 106 money) to fund homes for…Read more…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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A busy Labour movement day. Firstly I Chaired the Greater London UNISON Labour Link Annual Forum. Our guest speaker was Len Duvall who is a longstanding UNISON member and Labour Leader in the London assembly. Who gave a passionate speech about the need…Read more…