In 1939 we had a murderous dictatorship massing troops near the boarder of a independant sovereign country, Poland, which it wanted to take over and rule. In order to try and justify an invasion, Nazi Germany, carried out a secret raid on one of its ow…Read more…
Boris “eyes up” council pensioner money to invest in his “vanity” infrastructure projects?
Many of us are worried about the recent Government announcement on “levelling up”, not least because it included a legislative commitment on Council pension funds to “publish plans for increasing local investment, including setting an ambition of up to…Read more…
Message to our General Secretary Christina from a female UNISON member
“Hi Christina
Trust you are well I’m writing to express my concern and dismay about the President Paul Holmes addressing Women’s Conference next week. It is my understanding that he has now been dismissed by the Empl…Read more…
#HeartUNISON #HeartUnions week 14-20 Feb: Celebrating the work of unions
This week is “Love Unions” week. So check out why Labour’s new deal for workers is so important Sectorial bargaining alone in my sector will be a game changer for the lives of millions of low paid, insecure and vulnerable workers.
I re…Read more…
Ukraine Holodomor – killing by starvation.
If anyone wonders why so many Ukrainians cherish their freedom and are willing to fight against Russian military aggression, then check out this BBC report on the deliberate murder of 4 million people in the 1930s by Vladimir Putin’s role…Read more…
West Ham Ward Labour Street Surgery & Canvass – Meath & Chaplin Road
At the first door I knocked at this morning, the resident opened his front door with his hand raised upwards, clearly expecting a parcel. Despite this he was pleased to see a local Councillor, had no issues with Newham Council and confirmed that…Read more…
Lyn Brown MP speaks up for Newham over Covid Robbery
Lyn Brown MP “As I sadly predicted Newham council has not been, and under current plans will not be fully compensated for their Covid costs in direct contrast to what the Govt promised. There’s currently a £10m gap. Today I pushed the Govt to look at …Read more…
Kwame Nkrumah: First President of Ghana lived here 1945-47
While out today on work visit to residents in Camden I noticed this blue plaque about Kwame Nkrumah, who lived here NW5 while studying. Ghana was the first British colony in Africa to gain independence.
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Today BP announce their highest profits in 8 years (Tax ’em)
Makes perfect sense to me
“Today BP announce their highest profits in 8 years – just as many people’s energy bills hit the roof. It’s time for the Chancellor to back Labour’s plans to cut energy bills, by bringing in a one-off windfall tax on North S…Read more…
InUNISON – What have the Trade Unions done for us? #LoveUnions
Check out this modern remake of an old classic at https://www.in-unison.org/post/what-have-unions-ever-done-for-us
All of next week is https://www.tuc.org.uk/heartunions Share this video and all the other eventsRead more…
WHAT IS GOING ON IN UNISON’S NEC?
A great post by UNISON NEC member Stephen Smellie. We still have pragmatic and committed NEC members such as Stephen, a great General Secretary, branches, staff and activists. But what a complete and utter mess our union is in due to these “incom…Read more…
Corporation Street, West Ham doorstep Surgery: Boris, Planning, Cats & Parrot
Interesting morning carrying out a doorstep surgery in Corporation Street, West Ham, E15. This is reputed to be the longest residential street in Newham. The four of us managed to cover around half of the properties.
I had a conversation with a …Read more…
Amazon on tax disclosure webinar Feb 10
“Having supported the shareholder resolution at Amazon on tax disclosure, PIRC is holding a webinar to highlight a broader programme on Fair Tax.
The Greater Manchester Pension Fund & OIP shareholder proposal was the first resolution filed as part…Read more…
No to Trade Union Victimisation: Support the Kirklees 14 – A safe place for woman
No one should should ignore women reporting male aggression and harassment against them. Full Stop.
InUNISON – Personal reflections of a first time delegate – LGBT+ conference 2021
Check out this personal report at the new website https://www.in-unison.org/
“The main message from it is the unequivocal and unanimous support for Trans rights. This was showed through the motions we passed which included support for Stonewall…Read more…
1st anniversary of the coup in Myanmar – TUC Statement
Picture from this BBC report on young people training to fight the vile military dictatorship in Myanmar. Below is TUC statement. It is good to see that Total are withdrawing their operations in Myanmar. Not so 14 years ago. I must find out which…Read more…
UNISON NEC: Damaging action behind TFRC rhetoric
Kate Ramsden is a respected member of the UNISON NEC and is known for being fair and independent minded. This is what she thinks about the present NEC “leadership” who call themselves the “TFRC”.
“This is my piece on the UNISON Activ…Read more…
View from my seat: Hollingbourne & Thurnham Pathfinder Walk
Gill and I went on this amazing walk today in the North Downs. Hollingbourne is about 1 hour drive from Newham (also accessible by train). It is a 8 mile circularly walk from the “Kent Walks” Pathfinder Guide.
I would get the latest version…Read more…
LoveE15 Community planters & West Ham Ward Labour Street Surgery
This morning West Ham Ward Councillors (myself, Charlene and John W) met with local residents and Newham Council officers to support and help out with filling Community planter boxes.
It was brilliant to see so many residents giving up their Sat…Read more…
InUNISON – “There for you” winter fuel fund opens on 31 January
Check out the new site https://www.in-unison.org/ (which is run my members for members) for my post on member applying for winter fuel grants.
“One of the very best things about UNISON is the practical solidarity that members show…Read more…