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I was re-elected today at the Greater London UNISON AGM as the Regional Finance Convenor for the 10th time. Many, many thanks for the continued support of London delegates.
Next to me is our (new) Regional Publicity Officer Francesca Hammond, Regional…Read more…
Should be interesting. Read more…
This is the question that I submitted to the Newham Council meeting that was cut.
Dear Kim
Please submit the following question
Question to Cllr Lester Hudson
“I refer to Agenda Item 12 “Annual Treasury Management Report 2015/2016 page 51 of the Yellow Book item 3.8.
While I would agree with the…Read more…
“The stronger UNISON pledge sums up how I feel in my heart.
Our members are amazing individuals who collectively are our great Union and I am determined no matter what happens in these unprecedented times, that I will continue to be a strong voice for…Read more…
A well argued letter in the Newham Recorder by respected and long standing West Ham CLP Treasurer and former Councillor John Saunders. Read more…
AGM season for the Labour Movement is in full swing. There has already been a Newham Fabians AGM, on Wednesday it is the Greater London UNISON Regional Council AGM. On Thursday it is Forest Gate North Labour Branch AGM and I am planning the UNISON Hous…Read more…
On Friday I attended a very moving event to mark “Holocaust Memorial Day” which remembers the attempt by German Nazi to murder all Jews in Europe and all subsequent holocausts in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, Darfur and now Syria.
The wonderful guest spea…Read more…
“I want to a build a union that looks after you – I know the pressure you, your families and your colleagues are under. So I will always stand up for you, and ensure that UNISON properly supports our members both inside and outside of the workplace”.
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
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…
“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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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
(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…
“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…