Picture collage from UNISON Labour Link National Forum which took place on Friday in York. This was the first “in person” Forum since 2019 due to Covid. “Labour Link” is the (voluntary) political fund in UNISON that is affiliated to the Labour Party.&n…Read more…
What comes around, goes around. Karma
Karma What comes around, goes around. Hat tip @nec_sonya
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The Isle of Harty Walk
Off message but on Saturday Gill and I went on this marvellous 8 mile Pathfinder walk around the “Isle” of Harty in Kent (now part of the Isle of Sheppey but once separate). Definite “Big Sky” country with panoramic views. Very quiet and remote walking…Read more…
Rishi Sunak’s resignation letter
Rishi Sunak’s resignation letterDear Prime Minister,It is with deep sadness that I am writing to you to resign from the Government.It has been an enormous privilege to serve our country as Chancellor of the Exchequer and I will always be proud o…Read more…
Happy 4th July & 130th anniversary of the election of Keir Hardie as MP for West Ham South
“I was really pleased that I was recently able to respond to a request by the Keir Hardie Society (via a former UNISON colleague) for a pdf copy of the booklet issued in 2012 to mark the 120th anniversary of Keir Hardie’s election. He w…Read more…
The Last British Revolution – Happy Birthday America
Hat tip “Harry’s Place” 2008 “Today is the day when the British freed themselves from a despotic monarchy and declared independence.
Unfortunately, they were unable to liberate their homeland of the British Isles, but those Britons will…Read more…
Unions are the solution, not the problem
“With the recent rail strikes and the TUC ‘Demand Better’ demonstration, unions are in the news a lot, and it’s not always positive. But don’t believe the noise. Join us. Stand Together. Because we know it can be better than this.
Great UNISON video. B…Read more…
Dunstable Downs Walk
Off message but yesterday Gill and I went on a lovely circular 4.5 mile around Dunstable Downs, Chilterns. Superb views across the Vale of Aylesbury. One hour drive from East London.
Started off at the National Trust visitor centre. …Read more…
My Week 20.6.22-25.6.22
A really busy but interesting week. It was my first day back at work after almost 2 weeks holiday (Malta then UNISON conference in Brighton) so lots of tenancy and trade union issues to try and sort out (not helped by major IT/server problems).&n…Read more…
“Get help with school clothing costs this summer” UNISON “there for you” (Apply ASAP)
School Clothing Grant 2022Important: Before starting your application, please ensure you carefully read the ‘How to Apply Guide’. We cannot accept applications that do not include a membership number and all supporting documents. …Read more…
“Thank you for your support UNISON” KAM RAI for Chingford & Woodford Green
“Proud to be backed by my union @unisontheunion to be Labour’s candidate for Chingford and Woodford Green.
With the Tory cost of living crisis hitting workers hard, I’ll always stand with the trade union movement to fight for fair pay and c…Read more…
“Comrades, Courage and Forward” – Support the RMT Strikers for Fair Pay & Job Security
Tomorrow members of the RMT union will be taking a second day of National strike action to support their claim for Fair Pay and Job Security. After years of wage restraint, the Railway employers are only offering a 2% wage increase this year, inc…Read more…
“I’m proud to be backed by UNISON: Rachel Blake Cities of London and Westminister
“Thank you @unisontheunion for your backing in Cities of London and Westminster. The crisis in social care needs urgent investment in the workforce, I will stand up for workers in Parliament”
“What Happened at UNISON’s Annual Delegate Conference”
Hat tip the Social Review website. While they have got some things wrong and don’t really understand the existential threat to UNISON from its current majority NEC – but apart from that it’s worth a read.
To find out what really happen…Read more…
Widford Circular Walk (Hertfordshire Walker)
Off message but to recover from UNISON Conference, Gill and I went for lovely relaxing 5.5 mile walk today in Widford, Hertfordshire, only 36 minutes by car from Forest Gate, Newham.
It was listed on the free site walking site https:/…Read more…
London UNISON at TUC #DemandBetter March & Rally 18 June 22
No rest for the wicked – first day back from 4 day UNISON National conference at Brighton, I went up to join the TUC March and Rally https://www.unison.org.uk/events/tuc-national-demonstration/ in London demanding action on the co…Read more…
UNISON National Delegate Conference 2022: Day 4 (Majority NEC refusing to resign despite Conference No Confidence Vote in them!!!!)
Last day of UNISON National Delegate Conference was as dramatic as the previous 3 days. I did not have time for a run this morning as had to pack and check out of hotel and place my suitcase in conference centre before 9.30am.
Yesterday w…Read more…
UNISON National Delegate Conference 2022: Day 3 (Why hasn’t our NEC resigned yet?)
This morning I started the day with another slow jog along the Brighton beach front. During breakfast at the hotel my branch delegation agreed which 6 motions that we want to be “prioritised” for debate on Friday afternoon (the infamous UNISON …Read more…
UNISON National Delegate Conference 2022: Day 2 (our NEC should resign)
Day 2 (Wednesday) of Conference started fairly early for me, with a short slow jog in the sunshine along the beach and then back to my hotel. There were people swimming near the Pier and while bizarrely I managed to pack 2 different pairs of trunks (an…Read more…
Christina McAnea, general secretary speaking to UNISON NDC 2022
Christina McAnea, UNISON general secretary addresses national delegate conference 2022.
Fantastic speech and Christina tells it as it is. Read more…