I did not know Graham that well. He stood down as a Councillor in 2010 the same year that I first stood. However, I did go to various political events and campaigns (see posts) with him and found him polite, thoughtful and well informed.&nbs…Read more…
We won
The last vote countedpuffed up special advisers(spads in the parlance) happy to bebag carriers to triumphant MPsflock to Members Lobby forintrigue and gossip. Eager for an office in hallowed groundbehind the speaker’s chairclose to the Chamber under Big Ben. Or go with the buzz in Portcullis Houseprize offices with large windowslooking out at the famous […]
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Walking for Workers’ Memorial Day
Unite’s London and Eastern region has organised a history walk to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day (April 28) this year. Last year, the region ran a highly successful series of working-class history walks that helped members discover past struggles and the lessons trade unions today can learn from them. The walks were led by a […]
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Buying a House 1990’s vs. 2020
This is the first time I have posted on a tweet by Radio and TV day time host but this is really important and explains why so many young people despair that they will ever be able to buy a home. Hat tip London Nurse Update: Facebook ha…Read more…
Tata steelworkers vote to strike
Around 1,500 Tata steelworkers based in Port Talbot and Newport Llanwern have voted decisively for industrial action over the company’s plan to close its blast furnaces and shed 2,800 jobs. It is the first time in over 40 years that Port Talbot steelworkers have gone on strike. The ballot for strike action by members of […]
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Pay is key to persuading staff to stay in the NHS
New research shows extent of health staff applying for work outside the service
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Pay is key to persuading staff to stay in the NHS
New research shows extent of health staff applying for work outside the service
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Why insourcing isn’t always a win
Health conference hears of situations where ‘insourcing’ actually means bringing a private company into the NHS to provide services
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Why insourcing isn’t always a win
Health conference hears of situations where ‘insourcing’ actually means bringing a private company into the NHS to provide services
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Boris Savinkov: Forgotten revolutionary
While there have been countless books and articles about V.I. Lenin, whose death in 1924 has been marked in this newspaper and elsewhere, there are some Russian revolutionaries of that time who have long been…Read more…
Delegates support calls on wellbeing and health and safety
‘Let’s commit to fostering a workplace where every woman feels valued’
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Delegates support calls on wellbeing and health and safety
‘Let’s commit to fostering a workplace where every woman feels valued’
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Ecuador’s Military Assault On Mexican Embassy : Statement By Mexico Solidarity Forum UK
The Mexico Solidarity Forum in the UK has condemned the assault on the Mexican Embassy in Quito after heavily armed special military and police officers (The Security Bloc) forcibly broke through the premises of the embassy of Mexico in Quito, … Continue reading Read more…
Let more NHS staff work flexibly to help solve staffing crisis
Survey shows requests being denied and many workers unaware they can apply
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Let more NHS staff work flexibly to help solve staffing crisis
Survey shows requests being denied and many workers unaware they can apply
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International Workers’ Memorial Day 2024 – Remember the Dead & Fight for the Living
A very powerful video from UNISON. This year since WMD is on a Sunday my branch will be organising our annual wreath laying event on the Friday before (Friday 26 April at 1pm) outside the “Clasping Hands” Statute in Three Mill Green, Stratford, E3This …Read more…
Ukraine and the ‘Johnson thwarted peace’ myth
I was involved in a panel discussion about defence expenditure this week. A trade union activist I greatly respect justified his argument against providing military aid to Ukraine by invoking a Putin-propagated myth. The essence of this conspiracy theo…Read more…
Health conference: Divided we fall
Debate turned to terms and conditions within the Agenda for Change framework in Brighton on Tuesday afternoon
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Health conference: Divided we fall
Debate turned to terms and conditions within the Agenda for Change framework in Brighton on Tuesday afternoon
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Health: ‘The government treats us like April fools’ on pay
Pay dominated proceedings at health conference, today, with the upcoming UNISON consultation top of the agenda
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