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A topical subject again after May 7. I suspect that those of us who support a change in “first past the post” missed the boat during the AV referendum and we are now stuck with the current system for at least the next 5 years.
Yet it is important that…Read more…
This article from National Housing Federation shows that not only are rents in UK the most expensive but double the European average.
A staggering 40% of income is spent on rent compared to 28% European average.
This means that workers have less mone…Read more…
“President, Conference, John Gray, National Executive Committee speaking in favour of Composite F on Housing on behalf of the NEC
Conference, in that wonderful East London expression, it is the “bleedin’ obvious”, that housing is a key issue for our union.
Many of you here today, like me,…Read more…
My grown up job is a housing officer in East London. It was about 10 years ago during an eviction in a flat which had been taken over by violent criminals that I was assured by one of them that he would come back and put an “axe in my F……… head”….Read more…
Back to last weeks UNISON conference. I thought this initiative by London Region on the Tuesday was fantastic.
Our London regional delegation is over 200 but many delegates are here for the first time or a lone branch delegate.
The Regional lay…Read more…
This afternoon there was a London Labour Party Mayoral candidate hustings at the historic Old Town Hall in Stratford, East London
West Ham MP, Lyn Brown, local Councillors and other Party supporters held a stall outside on behalf of candidate, Sa…Read more…
I spent today recovering from UNISON conference and trying to catch up on my post and emails.
I was completely ticked off when I responded to the ballot papers I had received while away for the Nationwide AGM next month. This is the biggest mutually o…Read more…
This looks really interesting but I have a clash this Wednesday
“Event: Is Remuneration Consultancy Really Independent?
Wednesday 24th June
12:30 – 14:00
High Pay Centre, 32-36 Loman Street, London SE1 0EH
Remuneration consultants are at the heart of the executive pay setting process. According…Read more…
More stuff from UNISON conference. I moved the Pensions Composite on Wednesday and then Doreen was one of the supportive speakers. Our original branch motion on pensions was one of those composited. It is all a bit confusing to those outside the u…Read more…
“Chair, Conference, John Gray, National Executive Member, moving Composite D on Pensions on behalf of the NEC
Conference, A decent and safe pension in retirement is vital to ensure people are able to live with dignity into their old age.
This moti…Read more…
President, Conference, Mitsy Harmon, Greater London Housing Association branch speaking in favour of motion 36 as amended.
Conference, I have worked as a Care worker in a 24/7 residential project in East London for many years, caring for mainly older…Read more…
UNISON London branches have sent over 200 delegates to Conference.
At a packed regional delegation meeting on Monday evening, our elected regional reps Yvonne Green and Phoebe Watkins, briefed delegates on what to expect.
On Thursday evening all dele…Read more…
UNISON President Lucia McKeever has just opened our National Delegate Conference which this year takes place in Glasgow.
This is our Union’s AGM and “Parliament” which decides rules, finances and policy for the forthcoming year.
There are around 2,00…Read more…
Picture of UNISON Capital Stewardship officer, Colin Meech, at last nights fringe “Why Governance and Economics Are Now Critical for Members”. This took place at the end of Local Government Conference and the eve of National delegate conference.
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“In a few weeks’ time, we will be casting our votes for who will be the Labour candidate for Mayor of London.
Before voting begins, you will have a chance be put the candidates to the test in hustings being held across London.
This is your chance to put your questions to the candidates and hear…Read more…
Yes, I know about an increase in population and low turnout in 2005 but…
#justsaying.
Makes you think maybe it wasn’t that bad…?
Hat tip Dr Éoin ClarkeRead more…
Hat tip to progressive Housing blog “Redbrick” where I have stolen their arguments about Government housing plans and put my own slant on it. They highlight 10 problems with these plans for social housing :-“The new Affordable Homes Programme (AHP) – which precludes building for…Read more…
One click and you’ll be registered to vote in the Labour leadership election | View in a browser Do you want to have a say in Labour’s leadership election?As a member of UNISON’s Affiliated Political Fund, you are eligible to vote in Labour’s forthcoming leadership election –…Read more…
A member of my UNISON branch has contacted me about a new food co-operative, he is helping to set up in a foyer in Borough, South London.
Due to harsh benefit sanctions many of the young people who live in the foyer are dependent on local food banks a…Read more…
No acceptance of austerity | March with Labour members
Dear <<First Name>>,LONDON AGAINST AUSTERITY CONFERENCE
Councillors, communities and trade unionists together
GLATUC – the Greater London Association of Trade Union Coun…Read more…