This week is “Heart Unions” (8-14 February) in opposition to this Tory Government’s fascistic attempts to destroy trade unions via their vile Bill which is currently going through the House of Lords. There will be a Labour Government in the future and …Read more…
Ronald Valentine Higgins RIP – Socialist, Footballer, Trade Unionist & War Hero
I was sad to hear yesterday of the death of 92 year old Labour Party loyalist, Ronald Valentine Higgins (his middle name is due to being born on 14 February!).
Ronald had a long and fascinating life as a East End Steelworker, semi-professional footbal…Read more…
Newham United Against Austerity Launch with John McDonnell MP
Picture collage from the successful recent launch of “Newham United Against Austerity” (NUAA) with key note speaker, John McDonnell MP, Labour Shadow Chancellor, who was introduced by West Ham Labour MP Lyn Brown.
Other speakers were Kevin Courtney, …Read more…
The Ideal London Pub “The Moon Under Water”
Off message but there was a marvellous report this morning on the Radio 4 “Today” programme about 9 February being the anniversary of the article “The Moon Under Water” written by George Orwell in 1946 on his “Ideal Pub”.
They got different members of…Read more…
Frances O’Grady: #HeartUnions Week
Great video by the TUC General Secretary, Frances O’Grady on “Love Unions” week. Read more…
When Workers Unite
Great cartoon from USA Union General Electrics Workers union. If you want to know what trade unionism is all about, this says pretty much it all. Unity is strength. United we stand, divided we fall. Read more…
Labour Local Government Association Conference 2016
Picture taken today at the end of the conference with the 3 J’s – James, Jeremy and John. Labour Leader, Jeremy Corbyn (and a UNISON member) fellow Newham Councillor (and UNISON member), James Beckles. I had never been to this conference before (…Read more…
Forest Gate North Labour Branch AGM & HeartUnions Campaign
Yesterday I had my 2nd Labour Movement AGM in a row. On Wednesday I went to the UNISON Greater London Region AGM, where I was re-elected (for the 8th consecutive year) as a Regional Council Officer (the Executive Convener for Finance).
Last nigh…Read more…
Greater London UNISON AGM 2016
Another AGM and another victory for the forces of light and reason in Greater London UNISON yesterday. UNISON delegates voted overwhelmingly in favour of a sensible left slate and reselected the existing Regional Council Officers for another year (incl…Read more…
“Disciplinary procedures: six common mistakes made by inexperienced managers”
Hat tip Personnel Today and UNISON Scottish Community sector on Facebook.
“Employers often spend a large amount of time drafting a fair disciplinary policy, but fail to give the same attention to training their staff to put it into practice. …Read more…
Campaigning for Sadiq Khan as Labour Mayor for London in Maryland, E15
Picture from West Ham’s campaign session for Sadiq Khan to be London Mayor in Maryland, Stratford, E15 on Saturday.
Our MP, Lyn Brown, was out with activists in the rain and the sunshine encouraging residents to vote for Sadiq in May.
It was great to…Read more…
Site firms ordered to release blacklisting information
Hat tip TUC risks ,Dave Smith, who was blacklisted for many years is one of my former TUC tutors. At the height of the London building boom despite being a skilled carpenter he could not get a job due to his trade union activities. He and his fam…Read more…
West Ham Women’s Forum with Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Seema Malthora MP
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What to do if you are a trade unionist with a pension manager that attacks you?
Check out another great post by Tom P
“Ahh…. Fidelity, the lure of right-wing British politics is just too strong for you isn’t it?
I’ve blogged previously about the latest Fidelity link to the Tories – their involvement with the Leaders Gro…Read more…
Dulwich Hamlet take on FC Assyria in charity match for refugees, Wednesday 2nd March
Well done to Southwark UNISON for sponsoring this event “On Wednesday, 2nd March, Dulwich Hamlet FC are playing a fundraising match against Middlesex County Leaguers FC Assyria, with all money raised being split between the British Red Cross Syria App…Read more…
Newham United Against Austerity: Launch event Saturday 30 January 2pm Stratford with John McDonnell MP
This was in the “Newham Recorder” letters page this week.
“Dear Editor
I am writing to invite Newham Residents to the inaugural meeting of a new campaigning organisation for our Borough, “Newham United Against Austerity”.
We have a special guest speaker for our launch, John McDonnell…Read more…
Don’t ignore the Workplace Pension
Amusing advert but so important that small employers understand that they have to sort out pensions for their staff by law.
Hat tip https://www.gov.uk/government/news/workie-says-dont-ignore-the-workplace-pension While automatic enrolment into workpl…Read more…
UNISON Housing Associations Branch AGM 2016 – Sadiq Khan MP Guest speaker
The UNISON Housing Associations branch Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 22nd February 2015 at the House of Commons. Sadiq Khan MP will be our keynote speaker.
Please join us for reports on the work of the branch over the last year, …Read more…
UNISON London Regional Council Elections
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Union rights ARE an ESG issue!
An intelligent and thought provoking post as ever by Capital Stewardship blogger Tom P here (and below) on the failure (I could be a little more direct) of the ESG (Environmental, Soci…Read more…