Check out Clarion UNISON Facebook page”Clarion is currently threatening to sack long serving and loyal staff to get rid of their pension promises. Unlike P&O’s pathetic excuses there is no known financial reasons for these sackings.UNISON believe t…Read more…
When your toxic boss hears you’re forming a union.
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‘We need to outlaw fire and rehire forever,’ declares UNISON community conference
A reminder that in March this year UNISON Community Conference (all Clarion UNISON members are in the Community Service Group) delegates voted unanimously to back this motion from its Service Group Executive.2. Fire and re…Read more…
Trade Union Congress Delegate 2023
Today I received my credentials as a UNISON delegate to this year’s Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Liverpool next month. I am speaking in a pension fringe on Collective Defined Contributions schemes and will hopefully get involved on other pension,…Read more…
Inside Housing calls for the next government to “Build Social”
Many will support the new campaign by magazine/social media site “Inside Housing” for the next Government to build more social housing. As a London Councillor and front facing Housing worker, I see pretty much every week the devastation that the …Read more…
CEO pay survey 2023: FTSE 100 CEOs get half a million pound pay rise
While apologists of high pay for these bosses will make all the excuses under the sun, my question is what are the company actual workers being paid this year for enabling them to have all this huge amounts of money? I think I know the answer..”O…Read more…
EMAIL YOUR MP OUR NEW MILEAGE REPORT
While living and working in an inner (ish) London borough means that due to good public transport I rarely have to drive for work purposes. However, many UNISON members have to provide and pay for their own cars to fulfill their contract. While the …Read more…
Fire and rehire: How to fight it in Clarion
Check out UNISON Clarion Facebook site https://t.co/fXIj77E3D4Can all Clarion unison members currently facing “fire and rehire” over their pensions please check their emails for an important message sent on Friday asking them to carry out certain…Read more…
Labour Housing Group Policy Day 2023
I have finally booked a ticket online (free for members of the LHG) for the Policy day on Saturday 16 September 2023 at Peterborough. The theme will be “Shouting out for rural affordable housing: what should Labour’s policies be?”. As a UNISON …Read more…
“Housing association customer services have become a fourth emergency services line”
I will pretty much totally agree with this article published in “Inside Housing” (subscription) about Housing Associations (and I would say Council housing) having to become the 4th emergency service to support very vulnerable, stressed and even suicid…Read more…
Country Walking: Albury & Patmore Heath, Hertfordshire Walk
Off message but post on a walk in Hertfordshire near Ware earlier this month. 45 minutes drive from East London (and possible by public transport). Check out description via OS maps app (paid) provided by Country Walking magazine. Very quie…Read more…
Are you worse off after 13 years of Tories in charge?
“Inflation is still running higher than wages. Prices are still going up, and working people are struggling to pay bills and keep families fed. Are you worse off after 13 years of Tories in charge? Use our #CostOfLiving calculator https…Read more…
Business and Trade Committee Uncover NEW Fire And Rehire SCANDAL?
Shocking. What are earth our employers doing “fire and rehire” long serving staff and cutting their terms and conditions by even more than ASDA by up to 30%? Read more…
Jon Stewart Explains Trickle Down
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The Housing Crisis: A possible positive way forward & a definite negative
On Thursday evening I took part in an informal discussion of a possible way to provide much needed homes for homeless families. The suggestion is largely untested at scale, extremely complex, potentially financially risky but may (repeat may) offer a “…Read more…
Why Housing Matters: Labour Housing Group Newsletter – August 2023
Check out the latest newsletter by the Labour Housing Group. Which I have been a member for may years and as the name suggests, is affiliated to the Labour Party and works to promote workable socialist policies on housing. I am looking forward to …Read more…
LOW PAY, NO WAY! NSL picket lines
Regional Secretary Jo Galloway visiting the NSL picket lines this morning in Camden, London. These Traffic wardens deliver a vital service to the community, working long hours doing a difficult job.
It’s time for NSL to do the right thing and pay it’s…Read more…
Staff at East of England landlord to strike for nine days over pay
Hat tip Clarion UNISON Facebook page “Solidarity to Unite Housing association members taking strike action over their pay cuts. Hopefully Clarion UNISON members will be taking similar action next month”. “Nearly 60 workers at Freebridge Comm…Read more…
The Clarion: The Pioneer Journal of Social Reform
How things change. Hat tip https://twitter.com/LondonNurse2015.Read more…
Poverty is a choice made by the powerful
Take action now – end the cost of living scandal. Email your MP: https://action.unison.org.uk/page/128….
Every day working people are unable to keep the lights on in their own homes or feed their families. It’s the government’s choice. If they can …Read more…