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Do you want to thank NHS and key workers? I have just purchased a Charity pin badge which supports The Ambulance Staff Charity and the wider UNISON “there for you” campaign. Click here https://www.lassupport.uk/badge/qty_select2.php
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Off message but a glorious 6.5 mile walk on Sunday in Hertfordshire (near Watford). Beautiful countryside; woodlands, green lanes and even a canal walk. Some road noise while crossing A41 but mostly a very tranquil and peaceful stroll.
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I finally got around to watching the 2015 film “The Big Short” on Netflix last night. If you ever want an insight on the reasons why there was a huge international financial crash in 2007/08 (the effects of which are still with us today) …Read more…
Everyone in Newham has been sent a letter explaining about the app and a code to download. I got mine this morning. It took me about 2 minutes to install (make sure you download the NHS covid 19 app and NOT the normal NHS smart phone app) and already i…Read more…
“This afternoon (20th August 2020) the London Ambulance UNISON Branch Committee met and have decided to nominate Christina McAnea for General Secretary to our great union.Christina has worked with our branch on many issues and has the exper…Read more…
A good article in The Independent on Sunday. I have a few factual quibbles about the story, especially since I ranted on and on to the journalist about all the things which we are achieving in Newham. We also need the Government to do more…Read more…
Hat tip UNISON blog: Picture of Peter, my fellow executive member of Greater London Housing Association. Hopefully will see him at our zoom meeting tomorrow evening.
“UNISON activists Veronica Price-Job and Peter Daley look at how the…Read more…
This afternoon my colleague Cllr Mohammed and I took part in an inspection with residents and officers in our estate in Aldersbrook, Redbridge. I understand that this area used to be part of Newham (East Ham) but after boundary changes it was transferr…Read more…
Awst / August 2020 Calendar by Welsh Landscape Artist, Kyffin Williams. The National Library of Wales.
As a boy I was fascinated by stories of this Welsh speaking community in modern Argentina. Read more…
“On the day we commemorate #VJDay75 Mayor @rokhsanafiaz
said ‘On behalf of all councillors,the council & residents of Newham, I want to give our thanks to the brave soldiers from the UK & Commonwealth who gave their lives & who we re…Read more…
I have been asked to take another test by this NHS/King’s College London self reporting app (despite having no classic symptoms).
Previous one was sent to my home and was negative. Just booked online at local walk through centre for tomorrow. Onl…Read more…
This evening I took part in the Newham Council Pension Committee, which runs the staff pension fund (under government regulations and guidance). It was our first “public” committee meeting (via zoom) since lock down. It was broadcast live on Facebook (…Read more…
“I am seeking branch nominations to stand in the UNISON General Secretary election.
I have the experience, proven track record and vision to lead UNISON in partnership with you.
As UNISON’s Assistant General Secretary for Bargaining, Negotiations and E…Read more…
Newham Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz, me and Newham Council trade union reps reflect on Covid with TUC regional secretary, Sam Gurney.Read more…
Today I went on my first post lock down “walkabout” around Chad Green in Plaistow North Ward with local ward Councillor Daniel Lee-Phakoe, Council officers, local Police and Deputy Housing Cabinet member, Cllr Shaban Mohammed.
There has been a number …Read more…
Man drives past cyclist who is wearing a mask & shouts abuse at him.Cyclist shouts abuse back.Man gets out of his car.Watch what happens next….(watch until end)Read more…
I fully support the campaigning Charity Z2K and the launch of #LifeAfterLockdown. In particular their policy demands listed below:-
“In the wake of #Covid19, urgent changes are needed to our social security and private rented housing systems so that e…Read more…
Another lovely 8 mile walk along the Essex Way (and back). We started today at Fairstead Church and went to Cressing along this national path then turned back to self guide back to Fairstead along alternative routes.
Fantastic ancient green lanes and b…Read more…
From Leader of the LGA Labour Group, Cllr Nick Forbes –
“We’d urge all Labour councillors to get behind Unison’s #10billionbailout campaign, which is calling on the government to fix the current funding shortfall, which is estimated to be £…Read more…