Considering that without a doubt, the outsourcing (privatisation) of our public services has contributed to our horrendous UK death toil from Covid (poorly resourced care homes run by private equity funds; privatised hospital cleaners, cooks and porter…Read more…
Tribute to Vera Lynn (1917-2020)
“Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz has today offered condolences of behalf of the residents of Newham to the family and friends of forces sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn who died today at the age of 103.Mayor Fiaz said: “Dame Vera was the girl next door who galvanised the…Read more…
Become a Newham Covid-19 Health Champion
Become a Covid-19 Health ChampionNewham Council are really pleased to launch the Covid-19 Health Champions network, a new initiative that will empower thousands of Newham residents to remain up to date on the latest advice, so that they can be kept inf…Read more…
UNISON National Delegate Conference 2020 (Not)
This is great picture of our UNISON Presidential team. From left is Senior Vice President, Sian Stockham (Support Care worker Wales); President, Josie Bird, (Local Government Newcastle) and James Anthony (Nurse in Birmingham).
James tweeted the photog…Read more…
Essex Way: Stagden Cross to Pleshey
The Essex Way is a long distance walk from Manor Park, Newham to Harwich, a distance of 96 miles (you can also start the walk from Epping). Gill and I have been walking in stages along the route (off and on) for a couple of years.
Yesterday, we starte…Read more…
GRENFELL 3 YEARS ON
By Newham Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz
“Still no justice for the victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy in North Kensington, which could have been avoided if residents where treated with the respect and dignity they deserved.We read the news reports over the wee…Read more…
Unforgivable
Last weekend we had ultra left idiots doing their best to try and discredit legitimate protest about Black Live Matters and today we had ultra right morons disgracing a memorial to a murdered Police Officer. Tossers. Read more…
Annual National Health Service (NHS) Day petition
What a great idea – I have signed the petition
“We want an annual National Health Service (NHS) Day to celebrate and honour our brilliant health care system and the expertise, efforts and the unconditional, selfless commitment of it’s staff.We want to …Read more…
Solidarity from London UNISON to New York AFSCME
This letter was sent to our sisters and brothers in New York who are members of the public service union, AFSCME, from Greater London UNISON, signed by our elected lay Convenor, Yvonne Green and our Regional Secretary, Maggi Ferncombe (with support of …Read more…
Thanking the Newham Housing Heroes
Yesterday I took part in two Skype meetings with Newham Council Housing Services staff.
There were altogether 230 participants which is nearly half of all our housing staff, not bad considering we run a 24/7 service and many of our front line workers …Read more…
The legacy of subjugation corrupts American society – and shows us why we need to put out own house in order too
My Newham Council Cabinet colleagues telling it as it is. “As night turns to day, another black man is killed by the police in the United States of America – and his death is ‘televised’.
The response from the Minneapolis Democratic Mayor, Jacob F…Read more…
“Making our streets better for social distancing, walking and cycling…”
Check out the interactive survey launched today by Newham Council https://www.newham.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/c19-information-advice/5
“We want to hear your ideas for making our streets better for social distancing, walking and cycling.
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UNISON comes top in YouGov poll of Labour Party Members
I missed this YouGov poll of Labour Members in January 2020. Good choice!
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2020/01/labour-yougov/Read more…
Mountain Landscape With High Sun by Kyffin Williams
Mehefin June 2020 Kyffin Williams Calendar. The National Library of Wales.
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West Ham Ward Councillor Surgery Saturday 6 June 10am to 11am
My next Newham London, West Ham ward, virtual Councillor surgery is tomorrow (Saturday 6 June) from 10am to 11am. Please email John.Gray@Newham.Gov.uk and I will contact your by phone, or by Zoom, or by Skype or by GoToMeeting or by Teams.
You ca…Read more…
UNISON Labour Link Q&A and discussion with Angela Rayner MP, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
The National elected lay committee of UNISON’s political fund, which is affiliated to the Labour Party, met up yesterday in a virtual meeting with Angela Rayner MP.
Angela is a life long UNISON member and former member of this Committee before she was…Read more…
Justice for George Floyd
A “thank you” to UNISON Community from their NEC Members
(This message sent today to the 82,000 UNISON members who work in the Housing Associations and Voluntary Sector.
May I also pay a personal tribute to my NEC colleague, Denise, who as well as her trade union responsibilities is also a care worker …Read more…
Newham Heritage Month 1-30 June
Check out Newham Heritage Month website and the range of recordings, videos and photos available to download and virtual events to sign up for.
I have just listened to residents reminiscing about VE day; life in post war Newham for a bus co…Read more…
Essex Way (and a Badger)
Off message. A glorious circular walk today, firstly along the Essex Way then self guided way back to starting point at Millers Green, Ongar. The weather was warm and sunny but with a lovely breeze.
On way back we saw a young badger running up a ditch…Read more…