This photo arrived this today by Royal Mail to my home address which I have scanned and uploaded. A great photograph of our General Secretary, Christina McAnea and many good comrades but also those who allowed a number of vile comments to be made…Read more…
“UNISON votes to renew political fund”
Good result. 97% of UNISON members (who took part in the ballot) voted in favour of us retaining our Labour Link and Campaign fund. Trade unions funding is definitely the “Cleanest money in Politics”.Turn out was not great (14%) but similar…Read more…
Jim Hendrix mural on site of The Uppercut club
Picture last night of the new Street Art mural at the site of “The Uppercut club”, Forest Gate, which sadly, I never visited (but I did go to the infamous “Lotus Club” across the road in the late 80s). The site of The Uppercut is now some sort of…Read more…
UNISON: Hybrid Working/Working from Home Guidance
Check out UNISON Guidance on this important subject for so many workers. Working from home/hybrid working is probably the biggest change, I have ever experienced in my time in employment. There is lots of positive things for workers and employers…Read more…
Labour Housing Group – Upcoming events
“We have an exciting events programme in front of us! Join us online in conversation with these leading housing experts over the next few months – open to all LHG members! @DavidOrrCBE @beth_stratford @bateswalsall1 @Alison_Inman Not a…Read more…
Support Abdi Mohamed – Labour Candidate for Bow East By Election
A perfect Labour fundraiser last night in Tower Hamlets for our candidate, Abid Mohamed, who is standing to replace Cllr Rachel Blake in Bow East. Rachel was elected as an MP for Cities & Westminster in the general election (and I was so happ…Read more…
Vote to Save our UNISON Political funds
Last day for postal ballot papers to arrive at scrutineers is this Friday 16 August at 5pm. So really need to post today! Find the ballot paper and freepost envelope then vote & post to secure our political campaign and i…Read more…
“Immigrants are not to blame for the housing crisis”
Check out this excellent article by Peter Apps (former Inside Housing magazine). Powerful factual arguments that is a million miles away from far right fake news. “As the far right march through the streets of Britain, it is worth reminding oursel…Read more…
Capital Ring 5: Streatham to Wimbledon Park
On Wednesday I completed a long standing political task which means that I have more time and headspace to do other things such as post a little more. Also, to continue with Gill on our attempt to walk around London along the 78 mile Capital…Read more…
“Night Anti-Hate Marchers faced down the thugs”
I do not normally post on Daily Mail front pages but as a UNISON colleague of mine has said regarding this uniquely progressive article by then…”Wow”. Hat tip Captain SwingRead more…
UNISON will stand up to the politics of hate
Recent racist riots across the country have been a disgrace and completely shameful. UNISON will be standing up to the thugs and bigots who are attempting to divide working class people by such violence and intimidation. They will not succeed. .&…Read more…
The Health and Safety at Work Act turned 50 on 31 July
In a rapidly changing world of work – legislative modernisation, a properly funded HSE and stronger rights for union safety reps – are all essential to keep people safe at work.
Get involved –
https://unison.org.uk/unison-health-and-safety/becom…Read more…
Newham Council Health & Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission
At start of @NewhamLondon Health & Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission in #EastHam Town Hall. On hottest day of year…. We lost all those joining virtually due to sound issue but rest of scrutiny was positive and pretty constructive. …Read more…
Voted to keep UNISON Political campaigns
Last week I got a ballot paper on whether or not to keep our Union’s political campaign fund or not. I voted “YES” and posted in on Sunday. This ballot has to take place every 10 years. Our ability to campaign on political issues to protect membe…Read more…
110th Anniversary of the start of World War 1
This morning I walked with Gill from Stratford to Sutton House in Hackney. Sutton House is a Tudor manor built in 1535, owned by the National Trust and is the oldest residential building in East London. It is well worth a visit and I will post up…Read more…
“Matchgirls, memorials and Manor Park”
I have been somewhat distracted lately with you know what, so missed these posts from local history blog E7 Now & Then: Matchgirls, memorials and Manor Park (e7-nowandthen.org). I worked for many years in Bow next to the former Bryant an…Read more…
NEWHAM COUNCIL ADOPTS DENTAL MOTION
Hat tip my Newham Councillor colleague Susan Masters.Tonight (Monday) at Newham’s Full Council, with the support of my colleague John Gray I finally saw my motion addressing Newham’s Dental Crisis adopted by Council. Given this non-contentious mo…Read more…
UNISON: Vote YES to keep our political fund and maintain our campaign voice
UNISON is required by law
to ballot all members as to whether or not we should keep the political fund.
This ballot is now underway, and all members are encouraged to
participate!
So what is the political fund?
The…Read more…
Labour Win in Little Ilford & Beckton Ward By-elections
Just back home from the Count at East Ham Town Hall. So pleased that both Blossom and Alam (5th & 6th from right) had clear wins in their elections. I will post more on the elections when I can. Read more…