National Apprenticeship week. Joining a union = better conditions at work, help with your career, equality in the workplace and a voice in your future.
Apprentices can join UNISON for just £10 a year! http://join.unison.org.ukRead more…
#HeartUnions week: Do you fancy a chat about what is going on at work?
10-16 Feb this year is #HeartUnions week organised by the TUC. I was able to order materials online and set up a stall today in the main staff kitchen in one of our Housing offices in North London. I had booked a private office nearby for con…Read more…
Greater London UNISON Regional Council AGM 2025
Picture collage from last weeks Regional AGM. I gave the the Finance report and thanked Council for being re-elected unopposed together with the rest of the Regional Council officer team Yvonne, Conroy, Clara and Katie. The key note speaker …Read more…
Thank you for UNISON NEC Community Seat nominations
Thank you. Hopefully more to follow. Branches have until Feb 14th to nominate. Read more…
UNISON member discounts and deals at our Croyde Bay holiday resort in Devon
Hat tip @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social “UNISON owned and operated Croyde Bay Resort, in North Devon, offers 20% off any holiday or short break for UNISON members, rising to a huge 50% off for low paid UNISON members.The resort features…Read more…
Ajitha’s Last Count
Picture is from last night just before midnight at Newham Dockside. We were just about to go out and take part in the bi-monthly Rough Sleeping Count. It was also the “Last Count” to be organised by Newham “Population Manager”, Ajitha Sajeev, who had b…Read more…
Thanking Branches for UNISON NEC Nominations
Tonight my UNISON branch (Greater London Housing Associations) nominated Denise and I to be a candidate for the Community NEC seats (representing 80,000 UNISON Charity and Housing Association members)That makes 10 branch nominations that I am aware of …Read more…
UNISON Living Webinar – 15 May 12.30 or 5.15pm
UNISON Living Webinar Calling all UNISON activists and branch officers – Make your UNISON membership work for you!Thursday 15 May 202512.15pm for a 12.30pm startOR 5pm for a 5.15pm start (each session approx 1hr)Online, via Microso…Read more…
West Ham Ward Street Surgery – 25.1.25
Yesterday, I took part in a Street Surgery and canvass with my Councillor colleagues, John & Charlene, and local Labour Party activists in West Ham ward. We knocked on doors and spoke to residents, in and around Arthingworth Road, E15 about w…Read more…
Newham Labour Group Social
Yesterday evening there was an enjoyable social event organised by Newham Labour Group at a local Turkish restaurant, “Kohinoor Grill And Thrill” in Barking Road. As well as speeches by local MPs James Asser and Stephen Timms, there was gues…Read more…
Sunset over Leyton Flats
Walking back home this evening with Gill along Leyton Flats, Epping Forest. The weather forecast for tomorrow is pretty dire, so not sure about “shepherd’s delight”. Read more…
#HeartUnions week 10-16 February 2025
#HeartUnions week 10-16 February 2025 – Join in and let’s grow our movementCan you run a recruitment stall in your local area?Run your event any time during #HeartUnions week, 10 – 16 February, or later if you need to.Sign up here&…Read more…
A better life at work: how UNISON’s making it happen
Hat tip UNISON Eastern region Labour Link”The Employment Rights Bill is a game-changer for working people. It’s going through Parliament thanks to @unisontheunion members and other trade unionists.Come along to one of our webinars to find out mo…Read more…
UNISON NEC Elections: Team London & Members Together Recommendations
I am supporting my London colleagues Eddie, Clara, Sonya and Abiola for the above London seats and making recommendations regarding the the other national seats below. Scan the QR code below to keep up with the campaign and receive updates….Read more…
1st Labour Canvass in Forest Gate North 2025
This morning I joined Labour colleagues for my first canvass of 2025. It was led by local Councillor Rachel Tripp and we were joined by local activists and later by Newham Mayor, Rokhsana Fiaz. I live near by and know this area fairly well. …Read more…
Investor briefing on Private Credit and ‘fire and rehire’ – The Oscar Mayer dispute and Pemberton Asset Management (Thursday 16 Jan)
Tomorrow (Thursday 16 Jan) I will be moderating an online investor briefing on Private Credit and ‘fire and rehire’ – The Oscar Mayer dispute and Pemberton Asset Management. “Oscar Mayer is a food production business that makes ready me…Read more…
Standing for re-election UNISON National Executive Council (NEC) 25-27 – Members Together
Yesterday, Denise and I opened our re-election campaign to stand for the UNISON Community Service Group NEC seats to represent 80,000 members, who work in Charities and Housing Associations. We emailed 548 branches to provide information about ou…Read more…
New UNIONREPS site
The TUC last year relaunched its UNISONREPS website which you can apply for a log in here TUC – UNIONREPSIt is an excellent resource where you can ask (and answer) questions of reps from other trade unions on various issues :-EqualityHealth …Read more…
A-Z of UNISON learning resources
Hat tip Fife Health Branch. Did you know there is a whole page of UNISON learning resources and resources created by other organisations, which may be helpful to you? See full detail below:
learning.unison.org.uk/a-z-of-uniso…Read more…
National Executive Council elections 2025-2027
(It is that time again…and yes I will be standing for re-election. More to follow).”On this page you can find out everything you need to know about the vote to elect UNISON’s new National Executive Council (NEC). NEC Election 2025 | UNISON Natio…Read more…