I first posted this earlier this month and hope that low paid members with school age children will apply. Online applications are not great for many UNISON members but I hope this being half term in many areas they will notice this and apply.”UN…Read more…
Newham Council AGM 2025
Last Thursday evening was the Newham Council AGM, which was held this year in the new Shipman Youth Zone.In this picture taken at the end of the meeting I am with the Chair of Council (our civic major), Cllr Dr Rohit Das Gupta, our local MPs James Asse…Read more…
The John Smith Memorial Lecture: Gordon Brown – The future of public life
Last Wednesday, after a long day at a UNISON NEC meeting, I was lucky to get a ticket to a packed lecture by former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown. It was held in Cadogan Hall in West London. Gordon was introduced by former Labour Leader…Read more…
Thank you to branches and supporters of UNISON NEC “Members Together” Candidates. Results out 11 June
UNISON NEC elections (the elected “Parliament” of UNISON members) closed 5pm on Wednesday (21 May). The Scrutineer and Returning Officer (Civica Election Services) for this election will now investigate any complaints and will then announce the …Read more…
It’s Vote o’ clock! Last chance to vote in UNISON NEC elections: Postal (ONLY) Ballot closes this Wednesday 5pm
The UNISON NEC elections close at 5pm Wednesday 21st May THIS week. It is a postal only ballot and if you have not voted yet, it is probably best to send today to make sure it gets to returning officer in time – it is SAE but maybe put on a 1st c…Read more…
UNISON School Uniform Grant 28 May 2025 – share with members
“UNISON’s charity, There for You, is offering help for members on a low income with a one-off, non-repayable grant of £75 per school-aged child which will be paid in the form of a voucher. We want to make this limited fund go as far as possible a…Read more…
Canvass Green Street East 17 May 2025
After Labour Group local campaign training, we went out to canvass in Green Street East with local Councillors. I had to leave early to see my little sister and niece who were down from Lincs to see a show together. Read more…
Last chance for UNISON NEC elections: Members together Community, London & National Slate
The UNISON NEC elections close at 5pm Wednesday 21st May next week. It is a postal only ballot and if you have not voted yet, it is probably best to send tomorrow at the latest to make sure it gets to returning officer in time – it is SAE but may…Read more…
Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival 2025 line-up poster!!
“Yet another dynamic and diverse programme of music, comedy, theatre and more 18th – 20th July in the village of Tolpuddle, DorsetTickets and festival info at https://www.tolpuddlemartyrs.org.uk/festival”Read more…
Not voted yet in the UNISON NEC elections?
Dig that ballot paper out of the pile, vote and get it in the post
If you’ve not got it then call 0800 0 857 857 ASAP
Ballots have to be back by 21 May. Don’t lose your right to vote! Hat tip @andrew4necCheck out recommendations on who …Read more…
RAF Hornchurch & Rainham Hall Walk 5 May 2025
Last Monday 5 May 25, Gill and I went for a 6.52 mile walk around Hornchurch Country Park and a visit to the National Trust property, Rainham Hall. The country park used to be the site of a First World war and then Battle of Britain airfield…Read more…
Workers Memorial Day 2025: Clasping hands statue in Stratford, Newham
Last week my UNISON branch organised the annual Workers Memorial Day event at the “Clasping Hands” statute in Three Mills Green, Bow, Newham. This is the site of an historic “accident” where 3 workers died, one after each other, trying to pu…Read more…
Members together Statement following the removal of UNISON’s President
This is also to counter some false information being spread about the facts of this matter. The person elected by the current Majority NEC to be this years President has been found guilty of “serious misconduct” by a panel of his peers, who decid…Read more…
Every vote counts (wining by 1)
I was naturally really pleased to see this election declaration yesterday (see previous post John’s Labour blog: “On the knocker” in Hainault By Election) but winning – by one vote out of 2903 cast! It must have been so stressful …Read more…
UNISON NEC Elections 2025: Community Service Group Ballot Paper – Vote for Denise and John
This morning I received this scan via teams from a workplace UNISON Colleague. The ballot papers for UNISON Community members (Housing Associations and Charities) have finally arrived. My pack was delivered by Royal Mail today as well. If yo…Read more…
“On the knocker” in Hainault By Election
Today I went to help out in the Labour campaign to elect Helen Mullis as a Labour Councillor in a Council by election in Hainault, Redbridge, London. It was a lovely warm and sunny day. On route I saw local MP Jas Athwal. At first I was…Read more…
INTERNATIONAL WORKERS DAY 2025
Standing in solidarity with workers and trade unionists around the world today, and every day
#IWD2025 #MayDayRead more…
UNISON NEC Elections Recommendations: on London regional, National Local Government, Black Members & Disabled members
UNISON NEC elections currently underway, and the recommendations shared above reflect the views of several colleagues London This is a significant election, as the NEC functions as “Parliament” UNISON. It is essential to elect NEC representatives…Read more…
Workers Memorial Day Monday 28 April – 1pm Clasping Hands Statute,Three Mills Green E15
This year’s event will take place at 1pm next Monday 28 April 2025. All welcome. Remember the dead and fight for the living. Read more…
UNISON NEC Elections: Start today 21 April 2025. Let’s build a better union with Members Together.
From tomorrow onwards, 1.3 million UNISON members will receive ballot papers sent to their home addresses for the election of their NEC (National Executive Council) representatives for the next 2 years. This is a really important election fo…Read more…