SNL is back! Post Truth Politics: 5pm, Sunday 29th Jan 2017 @GerrysKitchenST
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Post-Truth politics & ethics in the digital ageWhat is it, does it matter and what…Read more…
Academics back dispute by King’s College cleaners
Academics back dispute by King’s College cleaners
Cleaners at King’s College London are to strike for two days this week (Thursday and Friday) in protest over cutbacks.More than 50 academics at King’s, which is ranked among the top universities in the world, have signed a letter in protest over…Read more…
Remembering Eric – A UNISON celebration of the life of our President Eric Roberts
“The life of Eric Roberts, a lifelong servant of our union and of those in greatest need, will be celebrated at a UNISON event in London in February.
Our President, who passed away at the end of November, worked for the London Ambulance Service for 42 …Read more…
“Labour members and councillors call for Newham mayoral trigger ballot enquiry” Newham Recorder
Check this report by our local Newham weekly newspaper.
“Nearly 50 Labour party members have called for their governing body to launch a “full enquiry” into the results of the Newham mayoral trigger ballot.
A 13-page letter signed by 47 members of the East Ham and West Ham Constituency…Read more…
Irene Stacey UNISON NEC Candidate Greater London Reserved Seat
“I will work to unite our union and reject the politics of division – I will work with anyone in UNISON to deliver the Stronger UNISON we need at these difficult times, and I will reject divisive tactics designed to divide us.
Irene Stacey Great…Read more…
Reminder: “This is Palestine” UNISON event tomorrow Wednesday 25 January
I must visit Palestine but in the meanwhile I will listen, learn and enquire from those who have. Email Phil if you are going so he can order refreshmentsRead more…
Democracy Triggered “lobby the NEC about the Newham Trigger Ballot”
I received this email yesterday and as a signatory to the recent complaint to the Labour Party NEC I have taken its advice and emailed them.
On Tuesday 24th January Labour’s ruling body, the NEC, will be considering a letter submitted by party members in …Read more…
Labour NEC asked to inquire into Newham mayoral ‘trigger ballot’
On the whole a fair article but it does not report on the complaints of many members that this ballot was rigged.
The Guardian Dave Hill on London “Nearly 50 party members in the east London borough want their national ruling body to examine claims …Read more…
Margaret McKee UNISON NEC Candidate Northern Ireland Reserved Seat
“Coming from Northern Ireland I know only too well the impact of division. I stand for a united Union that serves all its members in the workplace and fights the detrimental policies of austerity and privatisation of our public services”.
Margaret McK…Read more…
Tal y fan walk
Off message but over Xmas, Gill and I went on a marvellous walk in North Wales. Tal y fan is the lowest mountain in Snowdonia at 2000ft (610m) and an ideal introduction to climbing mountains. It also follows an ancient Roman road, passes prehistoric mo…Read more…
Why we need to build a new housing consensus for affordable and decent homes for all
Why we need to build a new housing consensus for affordable and decent homes for all
(motion from UNISON Housing Association branch to the Greater London Regional Council AGM on Feb 1. If passed it could also be submitted to UNISON Nationa…Read more…
Chris Hanrahan UNISON NEC Candidate Police & Justice
“Putting our members first is what UNISON is all about. I will always put our union first and serve the best interests of our members. I will not be swayed by the agenda of a political party, my allegiance is to UNISON”.
Chris Hanrahan Police & Ju…Read more…
West Ham Labour Canvassing, Women’s March and Sunday Night Live
Dear JohnJust a reminder about our canvassing session tomorrow. And an invitation from Seyi Akiwowo to join West Ham Women’s Forum at the Women’s March tomorrow.
Canvassing
Saturday 21 Jan – Labour’s NHS Campaign Action Day
Meet 11am a…Read more…
F**K Trump and join the United Nations Associations UK
In a very clever and timely email this evening the United Nations Association UK send me the following unsolicited email.
“Dear John,
I would like to invite you to become a member of the United Nations Association – UK, a movement of over 20,000…Read more…
Wendy Nichols UNISON NEC Candidate Local Government Female Seat
“My priority is to Unison Members and always has been. Given the constant attacks on all of our members by firstly the coalition government and now a conservative one we should never forget that our membership comes first not any political party or out…Read more…
Wanstead flats on a bright frosty January morning
A beautiful and stunning start to the day. You would never think that this wonderful open space is surrounded by densely populated suburbia. Read more…
“This is Palestine” meeting for UNISON Members about solidarity with and current situation in Palestine at our National Headquarters in Euston, London 6.30pm Wednesday 25 January 2017
Looking forward to chairing this meeting. Please make sure you email Phil (p.thompson@unison.co.uk) if you want to attend. Read more…
Maureen Le Marinel Police & Justice UNISON NEC Candidate
“I want our union to work hard for our members, putting their issues and concerns first through a proper democratic process, listening to ALL and acting on the democratic decision of the majority whilst always taking on board the views and needs of the…Read more…
“Praise for Sir Robin but time for change”
A fair and balanced letter in the local weekly newspaper “Newham Recorder” on 28 December 2016 about “time for change”. Read more…
Eric Roberts – plans for memorial tribute
“Following the sad and untimely death of UNISON’s president, Eric Roberts, the General Secretary and the Presidential Team have proposed that UNISON should host an event in Eric’s memory as a tribute to his life and work.
The NEC suggested that the event should be held on the 8th…Read more…