Survey of local government chief officers and senior managers in England and Wales closes on 20 December
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UNISON suspends today’s teaching assistants’ strike action
Strike action involving teaching assistants that was due to affect schools across County Durham today (Thursday) has been called off
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Fabians Meetings in Newham (better late than …)
“We are pleased to announce two meetings of Newham Fabian Society. All Fabian members welcome.
December Social Tuesday 6 December at 7PM With Guest Speaker Sir Robin Wales, Mayor of Newham. Trinity Community Centre, East Avenue London E12 6S…Read more…
UNISON members organising to transform our trade union
Some friends have asked me, knowing that I am subject to obviously unjustified disciplinary action by my own trade union in retaliation for my having made a legitimate complaint to the Certification Officer concerning proven malpracticein a recent inte…Read more…
Which unions are the most influential on Twitter in 2016?
Every November I look at how influential the TUC-affiliated unions are on Twitter (see results for 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015). I’ve been asked to look at Facebook as well, and may well do this…Read more…
The Communist Party of Britain (Marxist-Leninist) – an apology
There are some funny people in the labour movement.
But not all are amusing.
One weird bunch who were in favour of voting alongside UKIP in June’s referendum (and are now celebrating the victory of reaction and demanding action) have had some influence in UNISON’s Greater London Regional Office in…Read more…
Senghenydd Mining Disaster 439 Killed – 14 October 1913
Senghenydd Mining Disaster (South Wales) – 14 October 1913
The explosion killed 439 miners and a rescuer, is still the worst mining disaster in the United KingdomRead more…
Robert Watson – Picket Killed 18th January 1979
Robert Watson was carrying out lawful union picketing duty at Aberdeen docks with his work mates on the 18th January 1979 , when he was struck and killed by a speeding non union lorry driver.
As far…Read more…
YOUNG WORKER’S CHALLENGE #10: NO VOICE IN THE WORKPLACE
This month we’re counting down the ten most significant challenges faced by young workers. The final of our series is voice in the workplace. As TUC Young Worker’s Month ends, we reflect on what…Read more…
Marilyn Robeson
Marilyn Robeson (Paul Robeson’s daughter-in law)
at Marx Memorial Library 2016Read more…
London County Council – Steam Boat
Railway Strike 1911 – Hackney Marshes
London Bus V Tram 1914
George Formby – Fighting Fascism
George Formby Fighting Fascism During WW2
“It’s Turned Out Nice Again”
(Formby also refused to play segregated audiences during a tour of South Africa and was finally expelled from South Africa…Read more…
Yank Tanks – Trains of US Military in UK during WW2
American built “Yank tanks” trains at Southampton Docks
used to move around US Army equipment and soldiers during WW2Read more…
Dolphins in the Thames 1890
Dolphins in the Thames at Chelsea May 1890
Mary Robinson – Presidential Campiagn
London County Council – Eveline Mary Lowe
Eveline Mary Lowe (Bermondsey)
Labour Chairman of the London County Council 1939-1940Read more…
London County Council Flag 1923
Flag of the London County Council raised at
County Hall 1923
(Future flag of an Independent London?)Read more…
An important step in the fight to protect Durham Teaching Assistants from savage pay cuts
There’s still plenty of work to do in the weeks ahead to make sure Teaching Assistants don’t lose out – but we’re pleased that Durham Council have heard the voices of TAs and parents alike. That is a…Read more…