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
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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…
UNISON Members together – NEC Elections Start 21.4.25
Members Together – Putting You FirstMembers Together is a group of like-minded UNISON members who put members first. This has not happened over recent years because of political infighting. We believe in our union and know the power it has to improve o…Read more…
West Ham Sunshine Street Surgery
This morning we took part in a Street Surgery knocking on doors of residents around Old Barrowfield and asking them if they had any problems or issues with the Council that they wished to discuss with their local Councillors. My colleague, John Wh…Read more…
CWC engage with fund manager Blackrock on Labour Rights
A little late in the evening UK time but pleased to attend and ask a question. 🌎 Last week, over 20 global asset owner representatives – with a combined AUM of nearly USD 1.8 trillion – engaged collectively with BlackRock to articulate their…Read more…
TUC LESE Regional Council AGM 2025
Due to a clash I arrived a little late to our Regional TUC AGM as a UNISON delegate. This is possibly the last such AGM to take place at Congress House which is being reluctantly sold to be replaced with a more modern and practical building. A re…Read more…
Greater London Authority UNISON AGM with Sadiq Khan Mayor of London
On Wednesday lunchtime I was invited to attend the UNISON GLA hybrid branch AGM in City Hall as a guest speaker. Before me the Mayor Sadiq Khan spoke to members about the importance of partnership working between employers and unions. He kindly n…Read more…
“Shorten the hours and prolong your lives.” Happy Birthday GMB
English Radical History@EnglishRadical·13h”Shorten the hours and prolong your lives.”
The Gas Workers’ and General Labourers’ Union was formed #OTD 1889 after workers at Beckton Gas Works were laid off. Led by Will Thorne, the union grew quickl…Read more…
My Municipal Week- Full Council, Rough Sleeping Count & Spring Litter pick
A fairly busy week. On Monday I attended the Full Council meeting at Stratford Town Hall. I asked a question on the role of social economic class in reducing inequality in Newham and also moved an amendment on an opposition motion regarding Priva…Read more…
Elected Chair of Greater London UNISON Housing Associations Branch
I was really pleased to be elected Chair of my branch on Thursday evening at our AGM (As well as Labour Link officer). I have held nearly all the different executive positions in my branch but not Chair. I also successfully moved a branch ru…Read more…
Where are we with a national care service?
A quick update on the latest from UNISON’s national care campaign from our expert in social careWhere are we with a national care service Read more…
Labour Housing Group AGM 2025
This morning after my Council Advice surgery in my West Ham ward. I went to the Labour Housing Group AGM in central London (a Socialist Society affiliated to the Labour Party). There was a well received speech & Q&A by housing …Read more…
“We are doing it – the Employment Rights Bill Clears the Commons!”
Dear John, This is a huge moment. Tonight, the Employment Rights Bill passed the Commons – a major step toward stronger rights for working people.This is the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation, and it’s happening because of t…Read more…