Residents and staff devastated at Isle of Wight care home closure plan Staff, residents and families are shocked and devastated at news that Polars Care Home is to close in September. With 29…
Tories ‘stand aside’ call
John McDonnell has told the crisis-hit Tories “to stand aside” and let Labour fix the economy after figures showed that workers are experiencing a renewed squeeze on their wages. Office for…
Independent inquiry plea
Successive housing ministers failed to act on a 2013 report warning of the dangers of fire to high-rise blocks like Grenfell Tower – including Theresa May’s new chief of staff Gavin Barwell. …
Yellow fist of protest
The scourge of inequality was highlighted yesterday (July 15) on the 27th anniversary of International Justice Day – putting the spotlight on low wages and poor work conditions for cleaners and…
‘Deeply disappointing’
Unite members working for British Airways’ mixed fleet announced a two week strike today (Friday June 16), after the airline refused to accept the union’s final compromise position on the outstanding…
Despair
Unite today (Friday June 16) announced that it will donate £100,000 to the Red Cross London Fire Relief appeal set up to assist the people affected by the Grenfell Tower tragedy. The union has…
Never again
“Get stuffed”. That was the response of Boris Johnson, our present foreign secretary, when quizzed as mayor about his fire safety cuts. In just two words, Johnson embodied the hideous disdain…
Democracy in the Workplace: Newham Compass Tuesday 20 June
Shame this clashes with UNISON National Delegate Conference. I don’t think I have met Scott but Janet is a very experienced and thoughtful trade union official and also chairs Trade Union Share Owners.
Pride and joy
For me personally attending pride events is vital, not only because you have the time of your life partying alongside people of every race, gender and sexual orientation but also because you get to…
Education reform – getting the balance right
The Scottish Government’s education reforms are an attempt to balance their centralising tendencies with local democracy and give headteachers’ greater responsibility for their schools, without…
International Day of Dignity for Cleaners and Security staff #JusticeDay2017
Picture this evening from outside the front entrance of the British Trade Union Congress (TUC) headquarters in London of members of the SERTUC (South East Regional TUC) International Committee.
Today (June 15) is the International Day of Dignity for C…
Grenfell – We cannot risk another tragedy like this happening ever again
Our hearts go out to all those caught up in the fire in Kensington, many of whom still don’t know what has happened to their friends and family members, and to those who escaped, but have lost…
Dyslexia – what does it mean and how can you help?
New UNISON online training module helps members and activists understand the condition and equips you to support colleagues
The article Dyslexia – what does it mean and how can you help? first…
UK welfare benefits fall short of international standards
Within hours of the General Election, the government was held to account on the international stage for the failings of the UK welfare system – with worker reps from Sweden, France, Australia, the International Transport Federation all calling on the UK government to bring UK provision into line…
Naylor, the NHS and the Isle of Wight.
During the election, Theresa May was asked about the Conservative manifesto pledge on health that it claims it would implement, “the most ambitious programme of investment in buildings and…
The Experiment: Georgia’s Forgotten Revolution 1918-21 – website now live
The Great Get Together Newham
Grenfall Tower Fire – The shock and the horror but East Enders rally to help
Like everyone I was horrified at the news reports and pictures this morning at the fire and destruction of Grenfall Tower in Kensington. I have been a housing officer in London for the past 25 years, who has managed a number of high rise resident…
Grenfell Tower appeal
Dear friends The full horror of the fire at the Grenfell Tower is yet to unfold but we do know that there has been fatalities, serious injuries and hundreds of people are left destitute and in…
Beast of Bolsover
A documentary on legendary socialist, trade unionist and Labour MP Dennis Skinner will premier at London’s East End Film Festival this Saturday (June 17). Raised with nine siblings in a…