The life, politics and ideas of James Keir Hardie, the Labour Party’s founder and first leader can be a tool for socialist political education and a spur to action in the current political era.
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Speaking out about sexual harassment
“People are often coerced into signing NDAs without realising that this may prevent them from talking about sexual harassment”
The article Speaking out about sexual harassment first appeared on the…Read more…
Uni Finance Declaration of Support For Lula
Under the bonnet of ‘dodgy’ deal
Leaked papers show that the government is planning to demolish workers’ rights after Britain leaves the EU. Unite accused prime minister Boris Johnson, who has broken his “do or die” to…Read more…
West Ham ward Labour doorstep: Trees, Brexit, Cat, Knifes, Parking, Care homes, Google translate & 3 John’s
This morning we went door knocking in West Ham ward. It was a lovely blue sky, sunshine Sunday after a very wet and rainy Saturday.
The feedback for Labour was as usual in Newham, very positive, but we are I think taking a hit from Remain supporters, …Read more…
Millions of night workers won’t get a lie-in when the clocks go back
We depend on Britain’s growing night workforce, so let’s ensure they have good rights and protections at workRead more…
Newham Council Pension Fund is 100% funded
On Monday evening during the Newham Pension committee meeting, I was pleased to read the following item in our “Investment Strategy Update”.
“2. Fund Investment Performance 2.1 The estimated funding level is currently at 100% the highest recorded for …Read more…
Newham Fireworks Night – Saturday 2 November at Silvertown Quays
Our entry FREE fireworks display is back on Saturday 2 November. This year we will be marking the 50th anniversary of the historic moon landing. Gates open 5.30pm Silvertown Quays, Royal Docks, E16 2BU (off North Woolwich Road)
The theme for Newha…Read more…
Unbroken austerity economics cuts in half OECD wage growth for a decade
A new TUC report calls for urgent changes to undo the disasters of the past decade and for a new approach to the challenging times ahead.Read more…
Branko Milanovic, Global Capitalism and the Role of Trade Unions
A giant of our movement
Unite general secretary Len McCluskey spoke on Friday (October 25) at the launch of a new biography of renowned Scottish trade unionist and politician Jimmy Reid, entitled Jimmy Reid: A Clyde-built…Read more…
‘Fed-up’ health visitors again vote to strike
More than 70 Lincolnshire health visitors have voted by a large majority to strike in the long running pay dispute over county council plans to ‘divide and rule’ over future job roles. Unite…Read more…
Payday ‘vultures’ on brink of collapse
Payday lender QuickQuid is the latest loan shark to shut down after a wave of compensation claims from victims of predatory practices. US-based Enova, which owns QuickQuid, announced on…Read more…
‘Permanent tribute’
A jet engine subject to a workers’ boycott in Scotland during the 1970s because it was to be used by murderous Chilean dictator General Pinochet’s airforce was unveiled as a monument to the…Read more…
UNISON signs TUC’s Dying to Work charter
Charter aims to provide terminally-ill workers with greater security and peace of mind
The article UNISON signs TUC’s Dying to Work charter first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Academy chain’s plan to axe staff could risk school safety
UNISON urges Ormiston to pause process for full consultation
The article Academy chain’s plan to axe staff could risk school safety first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
UCL UNISON VICTORY
Low-paid UCL workers celebrate UNISON-brokered pay dealPay, pension and holiday rights to be upgradedUniversityHundreds of outsourced UCL staff are celebrating after UNISON secured the same pay, pension and annual leave rights as directly employed work…Read more…
Four Seasons sale failure shows why ministers must act on social care, says UNISON
Vulnerable people and care workforce should not face uncertainty
The article Four Seasons sale failure shows why ministers must act on social care, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
‘In denial of the facts’
Transport secretary Grant Shapps, has today (October 24) refused to apologise to Thomas Cook workers when he was challenged about the government’s failure to support the company, which collapsed last…Read more…
‘Game changer’
Labour will work with trade unions to ensure the UK is carbon neutral by the 2030s, shadow business and energy secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey said as the party launched its fast track climate strategy…Read more…