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A Manifesto for all Londoners – Sadiq Khan our Future London Mayor
On Wednesday Sadiq launched his manifesto for all Londoners
“London is the greatest city in the world. But we are at a crossroads.
Our city gave me the opportunity to go from the council estate where I grew up helping to run a busines…Read more…
“Sick Children Need Safe Doctors” – Striking Junior Doctors outside Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel
Picture this morning from outside the Royal London Hospital in East London. Striking Junior Doctors were collecting signatures for their petition and “honks” of support from passing motorists. A well organised and well supported protest.
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Does Feminism need an upgrade? Sunday Night Live 20 March
“Women, intersectionality and the politics of gender equality todayAs celebrations for International Women’s Day 2016 come to an end, evoking struggles of the past, challenges of today and a renewed push for gender parity as women continue to lag behind men in economic participation and…Read more…
NHS Junior Doctors Strike – 9 & 10 March
Picture from a lively lobby outside Kings Cross station today by around 20 NHS junior doctors out on strike over Government attempts to impose a dangerous contract that is not safe for patients nor for doctors.
The 48 hour strike continues tomorrow as…Read more…
Mary Locke for Bournville, Birmingham Council Elections 2016
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Forest Gate North Labour Party Branch Special meeting
Results from the 2nd Forest Gate North AGM/special meeting held last night.
West Ham Constituency Officers nominations.
Chair: Charlene McLean Plaistow South
Secretary: Alan Griffiths Forest Gate South
Treasurer: John Saunders Stratford
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Councillor Report to West Ham Labour Party branch 3 March 2016
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London UNISON Labour Link Elections 2016
It’s that time of year again. Another week, another Labour movement AGM and election.
The ballot papers for this year’s UNISON London Labour Link (also know as the APF – the UNISON Labour Party political fund) Committee, Forum and Party conference have arrived. UNISON is constitutionally…Read more…
Violence at Work: Unison Community Conference 2016
The UNISON community conference started on Saturday afternoon after the close of the seminar. I spoke in favour of this motion below.
“Conference, President, John Gray, one of your elected Community ＮＥＣ members and proud to be a health and safety rep. Moving motion 2 “Violence at Work” on behalf…Read more…
Unison Community Seminar day 2
The Unison Community seminar resumed on Saturday morning with workshops, followed by a panel debate headed by our lay President, Wendy Nichols, on “any questions about Unison”. There was questions about democratic processes, low turnout in union electi…Read more…
UNISON Community Seminar/Conference 2016
Today I was in Southport for the start of the 2016 Unison Community (Housing Associations and voluntary organisations) seminar and conference.
I have never been to Southport before and am really impressed. It is a beautiful resort and remi…Read more…
Europe: Should we stay or should we go? Sunday Night Live Sunday 28 Feb
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Unions threaten HA strike over restructure
See “Inside Housing” website. “Unions are threatening one of the largest industrial actions in the housing association sector’s history over Circle’s plans to restructure ahead of the rent cut.
Unison, Unite and GMB are close to declaring an industrial dispute over the 50,000-home landlord’s…Read more…
UCU and UNISON back strike action today by further education college staff
College workers in England voted by 2 to 1 to go on strike on 24 February following a 0% pay ‘offer’.
College workers in England have been offered no pay rise, when many have lost the equivalent of more than £3,000 over the last five years because of inflation and pay restraint.
In a…Read more…
Brexit or Stronger together?
I am a supporter of staying in the EU even if I am not always its greatest fan. I do think that the arguments to leave are pretty similar to those supporting the break up of the UK. Which I also don’t support. Read more…
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UNISON Housing Association Branch AGM Monday 22 Feb 2016 at House of Commons
Please attend if at all possible. Sadiq is passionate about Housing and this should be a really “interesting” meeting (with social afterwards). Read more…
Newham Council Budget 2016/2017 – my comments
Councillors were asked to submit questions and comments on the proposed Newham Council budget for consideration by the Mayor at the Cabinet meeting last Thursday. I was unable to attend this public meeting since it was at 5pm and I had a work commitmen…Read more…
Action For Children – “Well run charties do not treat their staff with contempt”
UNISON General Secretary, Dave Prentice, attacks the Charity “Action For Children” after 73.5% of members vote for strike action.
Believe me, for Charity workers to vote this way must mean that they are being treated with complete and utter disdain b…Read more…