A busy day on Sunday. Starting off with canvass in Canning Town South in the morning. We meet outside Morrisons. Our MP Lyn Brown, was there and gave a quick, no nonsense speech to activists about how important it is to get a good result on May 5…Read more…
“Health members energised on the first day of Health Conference and inspired by Christina McAnea”
Hat tip James Anthony at https://www.in-unison.org/post/health-members-energised-on-the-first-day-of-health-conference-and-inspired-by-christina-mcanea
“The first day of health conference started with a real buzz, health workers together in the real w…Read more…
Elwy Valley Walk
Off message but over Easter, Gill and I went back to North Wales to see my Mum for her 81st birthday (our Christmas visit has also been cancelled when we caught Covid) and visit other family members.
During the day we would go for walks and this…Read more…
Out and about for Labour in Little Ilford
I joined this afternoon a really great canvass session in Little Ilford, Newham. The reception on the doorstep was overwhelmingly positive. Residents do express their views on what they think is wrong and could be improved, which is why it is so …Read more…
Fighting for the NHS: Your London UNISON Health campaign team
On Monday UNISON Health Conference starts and next Thursday 28 April ballot papers will start to drop through the home letter boxes of all UNISON members. It is the start of our biannual National Service Group Executive (SGE) elections.
Here in L…Read more…
ONEUNISON – Taking on the Cost of Living Crisis
Check out this new campaigning website by UNISON activists which was launched this week alongside a survey of members on the cost of living crisis.
“ONEUNISON is a group of UNISON activists who are focusing on the real issues that matter to membe…Read more…
Shop at a Co-op with your blue membership card? Look out for your ballot and vote #YesToMotion9 🗳️
(as a regular shopper at the co-op, co-operative party member and a proud Labour and Co-op Candidate in the local Council elections next month you can hazard a guess which way I will be voting on motion 9) Dear John, Do you regularly shop …Read more…
Free legal support for UNISON members and their families
“As a member of UNISON Greater London, you and your family have access to specialist legal advice and representation from the UK’s leading trade union law firm, Thompsons Solicitors.Over the past year, Thompsons has secured just under £5 million…Read more…
West Ham Blossom canvass
Pictures from #WestHam ward canvass on Thursday. Some beautiful spring blossom. 31 contacts. A relaxed and chatty session with residents who were on the whole genuinely pleased that candidates had called on them to ask for their vote.@newham_labour #la…Read more…
Campaigning for Labour in Maryland, E15 (and my first family Iftar)
Yesterday evening I joined activists and candidates for the new Maryland ward. We were on the boundary of Newham and Waltham Forest and many roads and estates were split between the two which made for a little bit of confusion about which bit was ours …Read more…
NOCN Level 2 Diploma for Trade Union Representatives – Employment Law
I was pleased to receive my certificates last week for the Employment Law course I finished in December (late due to catching Covid). It was a year long (term time only) weekly course which was held virtually.
This in no way means that I am in an…Read more…
Workers Memorial Day – Thursday 28 April 2022
Every year on the 28 April in 19 countries across the world, workers remember all those who have died in an accident at work or from occupational illnesses and diseases such as exposure to asbestos. Sadly, more people are killed at work each year…Read more…
Free immigration advice if you are a UNISON member
Hat tip Greater London UNISON – Need at least 4 weeks membership before you can get advice
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“On the Knocker” in West Ham; community mural painting then canvass Green Street West followed by campaign training in St Lukes
Yesterday was busy for Labour activists in Newham. I went canvassing in West Ham in the morning (my colleague John Whitworth is unfortunately laid low but in good spirits with the dreaded lergie). It was nice to have residents wishing us “Good lu…Read more…
Elected as Greater London General Rep for UNISON Community (Charities, Housing Associations & Third Sector) & I will support the Kirklees 15
I was really pleased to be notified on Friday that I had been elected unopposed for the Greater London General seat on the UNISON Community National Service Group Executive.
This means I will represent all UNISON members in London who work…Read more…
Nominated as Labour & Co-operative Candidate for West Ham Ward, Newham London
Yesterday was our Newham Labour 2022 campaign launch and I am now also officially nominated as a Labour and Co-operative Candidate for West Ham Ward.
While I wish that local ward members had made this decision (as they had overwhelmingly s…Read more…
Be Part of the art! Love15 Mural – 11am-2pm Saturday 9 April at Bull Road
I will pop along tomorrow to say hello.
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UNISON Labour Link Supporting Val Shawcross and Croydon Labour
Tonight a canvass team from UNISON Greater London Labour Link joined local activists in Croydon to campaign to be a Labour Mayor, Val Shawcross and local Councillors.
It was at times very wet but it was great to get out of local comfort zones an…Read more…
‘They shall not pass’ in Ukrainian ✊
Wear your anti-fascism with pride wherever you go. Hi John, With everything that’s going on in the w…Read more…
UNISON Labour Link £100 donation form for Councillor Candidates May 5th 2022
This is the form for Labour Councillor candidates in London who are UNISON members (and pay the Labour Link levy) to claim £100 each for their CLP to fund their campaign. If you work in London but live outside you can still claim. If your CLP is …Read more…