Check out events near you https://labourunions.org.uk/newdealweekend/ . Greater London UNISON Labour link activists will be at :-Cities & Westminster – 2pm Saturday 3rd Feb. Meet at Marylebone Gardens, W1U 5JEUxbridge …Read more…
Greater London UNISON Celebration : Year of the Black Worker
This evening I was pleased to have been invited to this celebration in the UNISON Centre in Euston. Our General Secretary, Christina McAnea, spoke and took part in Q&A as did our London Regional Secretary, Jo Galloway. There was another great …Read more…
UNISON Community (Housing Associations & Voluntary Sector) NEC Members 2023-25
Yesterday was the UNISON National Labour Link Committee meeting at the UNISON Centre in London. Both myself and Denise are members of the UNISON NEC for Community (the 80,000 members who work for Housing Associations and the Voluntary Sector). We …Read more…
Newham Council Homeless Street Count Jan 24
Last week at midnight (00.01 24.1.24) I joined Newham Councillors, outreach workers and officers to take part in the bi-monthly Street Count of homeless residents sleeping outdoors. We met up at Newham Dockside building beforehand, had a briefing …Read more…
100 years of Labour achievement: 1924-2024
“January 2024 is the 100th anniversary of the first ever Labour government.In the election the previous month, Labour secured its best result up until that point, pushing the Liberals into third. The Conservatives failed to get an overall majority…Read more…
Canning Town’s hidden history: pioneering good homes for all (Newham Voices)
Reading this months “Newham Voices” (early via subscription) I did not realise that Newham had been a test bed for Parker Morris space standards on new build Council properties. There are many problems with properties built during this period but …Read more…
Did it: London Winter Charity Walk. 26 Miles (42 Kilometres) 8 hours 25 minutes
Finished. 26 miles (42 kilometres) 8 hours 25 mins. Very sore feet and legs, but it’s been a great day. Raised money for a good cause (St Mungo’s Homeless charity) , improved my fitness a bit and it has reminded me what a beautiful city I live in…Read more…
Clarion UNISON Pay claim survey 2024/25: Have your Say on Pay
Hat tip Clarion UNISON Facebook page “Members should have received an invite to complete a survey yesterday. It will take 5 mins to complete & we will use it to inform this years claim. Please pass on to non member colleagues. The…Read more…
LHG Annual General Meeting 2024 – Sat 9 March in Central London or virtual
(the Labour Housing Group is a “socialist society affiliated to the Labour Party we work within the movement, both nationally and locally, to develop and promote workable socialist housing policies through…Read more…
Less than 4 days to go before 26 Mile Homeless Charity walk in London
My wife Gill describes me looking like a condemned man in this photo!Now wishing that I had trained more and sorted out my walking gear earlier but it is too late now to do much about these things.I did a 10 mile walk from home to Chingford durin…Read more…
Online Stewards Training for the Community and Voluntary Sector
February 2024(NB you should get paid release to attend this course if UNISON is the recognised trade union with your employer. If not recognised then still ask. Any problems speak to your branch) This course has been designed for newly elected an…Read more…
“Landmark case win as Newham Council’s campaign against Rogue Landlords achieves major milestone”
Well done to Newham Enforcement officers and Cabinet lead Cllr Shaban Mohammed. More please, more. Need to make sure this “landlord” does not find ways to try and get around “ban”. Hat tip @letsandleases via @NewhamBooker• Newham Counci…Read more…
Protect the right to strike as the Tories act to axe workers’ rights
Join the TUC-organised march and rally in Cheltenham on 27 January(hat tip UNISON – I cannot attend due to clash https://www.justgiving.com/page/john-gray-1702669640623)Forty years ago, GCHQ workers were banned from joining a trade union. Twenty-…Read more…
Labour New Deal for Working People National Campaign Weekend 3/4 Feb 2024
If you want to get rid of the tories sign up here https://labourunions.org.uk/newdealweekend/Read more…
UNISON Pension Seminar 2024
14 March 202411:00am–3:00pmUNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AYThe seminar will bring delegates up to date on key pension issues. These will include the pension gender gap, investing pension money in ways that have positive impacts, and how …Read more…
Chorleywood to Chesham walk: Chilterns Society
Today Gill and I had another marvellous walk courtesy of the Chilterns Society 8 miles linear walk from Chorleywood to Chesham. We took the Lizzie line from Forest Gate, changed at Liverpool Street for metropolitan line all the way to Chorl…Read more…
West Ham ward New Year Canvass and Street Surgery
This morning we had our first canvass and street surgery of 2024 in our ward. We met at the ATL cafe then went to doorknock and speak to residents with my Councillor ward colleagues, Charlene and John. Also, we had Lewis (Green Street West Councillor, …Read more…
UNISON London Local Government Reps: Vote Sonya, Clara & Sean 2024
UNISON Service Group elections nominations opened on Monday. I no longer work for a Council but do recommend that UNISON London Local Government branches consider nominating Sonya, Clara and Sean. They are top trade unionists! I will be posting o…Read more…
UNISON Winter fuel grants for members on a low income
Can branches check out this page unsn.uk/41SPAHd and encourage low income members to apply for a “there for you” winter fuel grant worth £200. Applications will open twice on Wednesday 24 January, at 8.30am and 5pm. The online …Read more…
2024: Year of LGBT+ workers
“2024 is @unisontheunion ‘s Year of LGBT+ workers. This year we’re celebrating all of our LGBT+ members and showing why we are the best union for LGBT+ public service workers. Are you a UNISON LGBT+ member? Get involved: https://unison.org.uk/about/wha…Read more…