These are really important elections. Not just London Local Government. Some seats were not contested so not everyone has received a postal vote (and you can vote via email but don’t do both!). If going for postal vote, best to put 1st class stamp on t…Read more…
London, let’s do this.
Great result! Sadiq back as our Labour Mayor for another 4 years. Read more…
West Hammers play defence then offense on tour for Sadiq & Labour 2024
Today I joined my West Ham ward Labour comrades John W, Ash and Varghese on a “GTVO” (Get the Vote out”) canvass of key priority routes in our ward and elsewhere in West Ham. John & I picked up routes and leaflets from our campaign HQ in…Read more…
It’s Polling Day!
“On the knocker” for Sadiq and Labour in Corporation Street E15
This evening my ward Cllr colleague. John Whitworth and I went knocking doors in Corporation Street, West Ham, Newham London. This was to remind residents about the election tomorrow and find out when and if they intend to vote for Sadiq as Mayor and f…Read more…
May Day – International Worker’s Day 2024
It’s International Workers’ Day 2024 #IWD2024
UNISON stands in solidarity with all workers and their trade unions at home and around the world.
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SAVE THE DATE – Social protection for garment workers, 21 May, 3pm UK / 4pm CET
“Please join the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF) and IndustriALL Global Union for a one-hour investor webinar on 21 May at 3pm UK/4pm CET, when we will explore the Employment Injury Scheme (EIS) for r…Read more…
UNISON Service Group Elections 2024: Community & other SGE recommendations
UNISON Service Group elections started last week. These are really important elections. Some seats were not contested so not everyone has received a postal vote (and you can vote via email but not do both!)The list below is of personal recommenda…Read more…
Double West Ham canvass for Sadiq Khan & Labour
This has been a busy Labour Movement few days with Workers Memorial Day on Friday, TUC Regional Council AGM yesterday (followed by my first ever visit to the Victoria & Albert Museum – which deserves a future post) and today, campaigning for …Read more…
TUC London, Eastern & South East Regional Council AGM 24
(Text largely from my twitter account @grayee) “At @The_TUC LESE AGM in Congress House, London (home of the British Trade union movement) which I am attending as a @unisonglr delegate. After a minutes silence to remember comrades who have died i…Read more…
Worker’s Memorial Day 2024: “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”.
Today we remembered workers who died in the course of their duties and also those who died trying valiantly to save them. Workers Memorial Day is on Sunday (28 April) this year but we decided to hold our annual event today. The venue was bes…Read more…
UNISON SGE elections 2024: Community Recommendations
Denise and I, as elected UNISON Community NEC members, have no hesitation recommending Clare, Malcolm and Joy as Service Group Executive members. Read more…
Reminder: Workers Memorial Day event – 1pm Friday 26 April 24 at Three Mills Green, Stratford, E3 3DU – Theme is Climate Change impact on safety
This year since Workers Memorial Day is on a Sunday, my branch will be organising our annual wreath laying event on the Friday before (Friday 26 April at 1pm) outside the “Clasping Hands” Statue in Three Mills Green, Stratford, E3 3DU.This is the site …Read more…
St Georges Day 2024 – Message from Keir Starmer
“On behalf of the Labour Party, I wish everyone a happy St George’s Day. Let us be proud of our national identity, confident on the world stage, and sure of our country’s future”.Keir StarmerRead more…
UNISON SGE Elections 24 – London HE
Ballot papers are being sent out to members homes from today. If you are a UNISON member and work in London HE please consider voting forJosie Mangan-MurphySue ParkinRead more…
UNISON SGE Elections 24 – London Local Government
Ballot papers are being sent out to members homes from today. If you are a UNISON member and work in London Local Government please consider voting forSean Fox – general seatSonya Howard – female seatClara Mason – reserved seatRead more…
UNISON SGE Elections 24 – London Health
Ballot papers are being sent out to members homes from today. If you are a UNISON member and work in London in Health please consider voting forChris Akaluka – general seatJulie Cunnane – female seatPaula Ward – reserved seatRead more…
West Ham ward canvass with Janet & John’s
Yesterday, I had my Councillor surgery (ASB/\neighbour dispute/Overcrowding) and today I joined by Cllr colleague John Whitworth and new party member, Janet, for a street surgery/canvass in our ward. Janet has been a Labour supporter for man…Read more…
Rachel Reeves Explains Labour’s New Deal For Working Peopl
Hat tip TUC. Good stuff!Read more…
Who wins, You Decide – UNISON SGE elections start Monday 22/4/24
Next week most UNISON members will be sent ballot papers for our Service Group Executive (SGE) elections. Not all, since some seats were uncontested. Now, UNISON is the largest union in the UK, with around 1.3 million members in thousands of…Read more…