Measures show government doesn’t understand the magnitude of what’s needed
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Measures show government doesn’t understand the magnitude of what’s needed
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UNISON members are united in the fight against Reform UK
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Pace of change hasn’t been fast enough
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Labour’s best hope of survival lies in very seriously returning to its founding purpose: advancing the cause of working people
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My proper country walk with Gill for a while. The walk details were provided by the Chilterns Society guide book. Very quiet. You could extend the walk. Only 57 minute driver from East London,Recommended. Read more…
After weeks and months of meetings, training sessions, leaflet‑folding, and relentless campaigning, the last 48 hours have felt like a lifetime. Election Day on Thursday 7 May, followed by The Count on Friday, pushed all of us to the limit — phys…Read more…
Another Scottish Parliament election, and it’s plus ça change. The phrase coined by the French critic, Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr in 1849, suggests that despite superficial alterations or reforms, underlying fundamental issues often remain unresolved….Read more…
Reform poses an unprecedented threat to the union movement
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Reform poses an unprecedented threat to the union movement
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Polling stations open 7am to 10pm. Remember to bring photo IDRead more…
Over the past two days, West Ham Labour candidates (including Sam, who unfortunately missed the photos) and our supporters have been out knocking on doors and chatting with residents to remind them about tomorrow’s election (Thursday 7 May). Our M…Read more…
UNISON has long shown solidarity with the women belonging to KESK, the largest public services union federation in Turkey
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UNISON has long shown solidarity with the women belonging to KESK, the largest public services union federation in Turkey
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Trade union leaders have warned that proposed changes to public service pensions could undermine years of progress in tackling the gender pension gap
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Trade union leaders have warned that proposed changes to public service pensions could undermine years of progress in tackling the gender pension gap
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Today and Sunday have been another couple of “full on” campaigning days for Labour candidates and activist supporters across Newham. In West Ham, we’ve had three sessions each day, including attending community events and services. Huge than…Read more…
Our rights weren’t handed down – they were fought for. And they’re only secured when we organise Statutory Sick Pay from day one.
Repeal of the Trade Union Act.
Paternity & parental leave from day one.
Removing picketing restrictions.
Ber…Read more…
It was a busy day campaigning for Labour in West Ham, starting with an early breakfast at the Plaistow Cafe to plan before heading out to different parts of the ward. At lunch, I stopped by our headquarters in the Trinity Centre to pick up more le…Read more…