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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
Get help with school uniform costs – UNISON “there for you” (despite the cuts)
While I am “disappointed” (to say the least) that the current majority group on the UNISON NEC is cutting the financial support for our vulnerable members, by hundreds of thousands of pounds, this vital scheme is still going ahead from 29 May 24….Read more…
Time is running out: UNISON Service Group Executive Elections – Ballot finishes this Friday 5pm 17 May 2024
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.
#MayDayRead more…
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…