What a great taster video on why we desperately need change in Newham.
Vote for a Committee Model on May 6 in Newham Referendum & get rid of the Executive Mayoral Model.
For further information check…Read more…
Vote for a Voice for Health Workers – Pat, James, Gordon and Michelle
Vote for a Voice for Members Health Team, Pat Heron, James Anthony,Gordon Mckay and Michelle England. UNISON NEC elections. Ballot papers will be sent to home address of all members from May 4.
Vote Safely. Vote at Home. Vote by Post. Labour Unions
Vote Safely. Vote at Home. Vote by Post.
Signing up only takes 2 minutes. Get your Early Vote by 20 April. #VoteLabourhttp://earlyvote.labour.org.uk/tuRead more…
Colombian worker perspectives from Cerrejón Coal mine – LAPFF webinar
Last week I chaired this webinar on behalf of the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF). While it can at times be tough being a trade union activist in this country it is nothing to the perils and physical dangers facing Colombian trade unions.&nb…Read more…
1st Post Lockdown Beer & Curry
This evening I met a UNISON colleague at the Euston Tap for some outdoor beers followed by a lovely Goa curry. It was fantastic to meet up and enjoy a drink and food with friends. The trains were super quiet and pretty much everyone was socially …Read more…
My NEC report to UNISON Community SGE
I am the elected NEC General seat member for all UNISON Community members (Housing Associations and Voluntary sector). My colleague, Denise Thomas, is the Female seat holder. This is my latest report on my NEC activities to our Community Se…Read more…
All our London EU Citizens can vote Sadiq for London on May 6
All our London EU Citizens can vote Sadiq for London on May 6
Also whether you’re working from home, juggling work and childcare or working shifts on the frontline, the safest and easiest way to have your say is to vote by post. Just fill in your detai…Read more…
Happy 80th Birthday Mum!
This is the 2nd “off message” post in a row but it is my personal blog and many families in the UK (and elsewhere) are in similar circumstances. Gill and I spoke to my Mum on FaceTime this morning to wish her happy birthday and had a lovely chat….Read more…
Benfleet Downs & Hadleigh Marsh Walk
“Off message” but another lovely post lockdown walk with Gill, 53 minutes by car from Forest Gate. This time in Essex, starting off at at the ruined but still very impressive, 13th Century Castle at Hadleigh, which has great views overlooking Ca…Read more…
WORK – The ESG Conference
(This looks interesting. It should not have needed the onslaught of Covid to raise the profile of “Social” in ESG. There is also too much #LabourRightsWashing going on )
“WORK – The Conference
The Covid-19 pandemic has served to remind us…Read more…
His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
While I am a convinced Republican, who does not believe in a hereditary Head of State, I echo the words of Keir.
“The United Kingdom has lost an extraordinary public servant in Prince Philip.
“Prince Philip dedicated his life to our country – from a …Read more…
We’re voting for Change: Newham Governance Referendum May 6, 2021
Dear friends, Please find attached our latest campaign newsletter; feel free to share and forward to friends and comrades. Featuring: – Our brand new leaflets – get in touch if you’re able to deliver any in your local area by replying t…Read more…
Working for UNISON – Online taster session
What a great initiative.
Working for UNISON – Online taster session29 April 20213:00pm–4:30pmMS Teams
UNISON is the UK’s largest Trade Union with over 1.3 million members, around 80% of whom are women. We represent public sector empl…Read more…
Sadiq for London Manifesto launch – “My Green New Deal will support 175,000 jobs”
This morning there was the launch of Sadiq’s Manifesto to be re-elected as London Mayor. Check out YouTube launch here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBkSm0cGEqo
If you love London: vote for it. #VoteLabour Read more…
UNISON Unity NEC elections: A Voice for members
Check out also this Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/avoiceformembers which is supporting candidates in the forthcoming UNISON NEC elections who promise to be a “Voice for Members”.
The UNISON NEC (National Executive Council) acts as our “T…Read more…
Mereworth Woods & West Peckham Walk
Off message but yesterday Gill and I went for our first walk outside North East London since the relaxation in “Lock Down” restrictions. We went to Mereworth in North Kent for this lovely “up and down” 6 mile circular walk. 53 minutes drive from …Read more…
Newham Voting for Change
Hat tip One Bangla News “Newham Voting for Change is the campaign set up in October 2020 to campaign for change in the local governance referendum which will take place on 6 May 2021.
The group, formed of Newham residents and councillors, be…Read more…
Back on the Campaign Trail for Labour in West Ham
Today I went into the attic to retrieve Labour placards, UNISON Labour Link clip boards and my agent “campaign bag” (placards, marker pens, cord, FB & drop keys, tapes etc). Due to Covid it has been over a year since I had last done any “phy…Read more…
NHS STAFF DESERVE A PROPER PAY RISE – UNISON
“Families and individuals across the UK are being urged by health unions to create colourful window displays in their homes and workplaces today (Thursday) to show support for NHS staff on the day they should have been getting a pay rise.Artwork…Read more…
UNISON and Labour Unions phone bank with David Lammy MP
Picture collage from last night’s “dialogue” phone bank organised by Labour Unions and Greater London UNISON Labour Link.
David Lammy MP gave us a quick briefing beforehand on how important it is that we have a Labour Mayor & Assembly …Read more…