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…
UNISON Community Conference 2025
Saturday 1st March was Day 2 of the UNISON Community Seminar – then Conference in Bristol. Saturday was also of course St David’s Day which the Welsh contingent (including myself) celebrated (but I have been told off for not wearing a daffodil)&n…Read more…
UNISON Community Seminar 2025
Yesterday, the UNISON Community (Housing Associations and Voluntary Sector) annual seminar took place in Bristol. The day started at a 9am pre Conference meeting for myself and the Community Service Group Executive. 10am the seminar started with S…Read more…
Out for a run (aka slow jog)
Out for a run just before dusk tonight around Wanstead flats and enjoyed lovely skyline from near Alexandra Lake. Read more…
Save the date – inspect your toilets 🚽
While being a trade union safety rep is definitely not a glamorous role, most people realise it is not a joke if you have to work outside a properly equipped office and/or suffer from many disabilities and don’t have ready access to a toilet or are not…Read more…
Rainham Marshes Walk
Off message but last Sunday Gill and I finally went for a walk in nearby Rainham Marshes alongside the River Thames. This was a circular route about 7 miles long. We had walked East alongside the Thames in June 2017 in the very last leg of the Lo…Read more…
West Ham Ward Surgery then Door Knock
This morning I attended my Councillor surgery in the Vicarage Lane Community Centre (every Saturday apart from bank holiday weekends, one of us holds an advice surgery here 10-11am).Afterwards, I met up with Councillor colleagues and local Labour…Read more…
Back LIVV Housing Strikers Friday, 21st Feb – 7.30am
Hat tip @KnowsleyUnison “We are planning a big union day down at @LivvHousing L34 1PJ this coming Friday, 21st February, in solidarity with the UNISON and Unite striking workers. Join us from 7.30 am with your flags, banners, and whistles!!…Read more…
“A better life at work…”
“The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) will be making its way through Parliament soon.
It will introduce new bargaining bodies for care workers and school support staff in England as well. Find out more here: https://magazine.unison.org.uk/2025/02/…Read more…
“There is no vacancy” Christina McAnea – 15 Feb 2025
A collective response to the incredibly powerful and personal speech by our General Secretary, Christina McAnea, to delegates yesterday at UNISON’s Women’s Conference. She is right that there is “no vacancy” and the shameful behaviour of those who lau…Read more…
Women together in UNISON
Great leaflet handed out by “Members Together” activists at UNISON Women’s conference. Read more…
Lambourne End Walk
Off message. For various reasons (winter lergies, holidays, work, rotten weather etc) I have not been on any walks for a while. Two weeks ago was the first proper local walk, Gill and I, had been on this year – and it was marvellous. Blue skies, sunshi…Read more…
National Apprenticeship week – join UNISON for just £10 a year!
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…