Pay for working people still hasn’t recovered from the recession. We need real change now.Read more…
NHS ‘offered on a platter’
The government has held secret discussions with US drug companies about NHS medicine prices, despite Boris Johnson’s claims that the health service would not be included in any post-Brexit trade deal…Read more…
Game on for General Election on December 12 – it is going to be difficult but not impossible for Labour to win
The phoney war finally seems to be over and the House of Commons voted for a General election tonight on December 12. It has to go to the House of Lords but it appears to be “game on” for a General Election on that day.
As you can see from the BBC pol…Read more…
Can Sanders win?
This article appears in the current issue of Solidarity (30 October 2019). Click here to see the whole issue (PDF). According to most polls, Americans have had enough of Donald Trump. A majority…Read more…
‘Double hit’
Women in their 50s face the largest gender pay gap, a shock new report has found, with women in of that age earning on average £12,508 less than men in the same group – a gap of 28 per cent. …Read more…
Unfairly singled out?
Unite reasserted its solidarity with the Grenfell community and London firefighters today (October 29) after parts of the inquiry into the tragedy that criticise the London Fire Brigade were leaked…Read more…
The UNISON member rebelling against extinction
Amanda King was arrested in London in October while protesting peacefully against inaction on the climate
The article The UNISON member rebelling against extinction first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
Building trust
Building trust is the key to engaging with Black and Asian ethnic minority (BAEM) communities — who face serious health inequalities such as higher rates of infant mortality. This was an…Read more…
UNISON celebrates the Amos Bursary
UNISON is a partner of the Amos Bursary, which supports talented Year 12 students from challenging environments for a total of five years, through their university experience and into the world of…Read more…
‘Sorry we missed you’ – a must-see for anyone who doubts the need to ban zero-hours contracts
Released across the country this Friday, Ken Loach’s new film ‘Sorry we missed you’ is a timely reminder of why we shouldn’t be sorry to call time on zero-hours contracts.
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CWU Supporter Network #WeRiseAgain
I have just signed up to the Royal Mail trade union CWU Supporters Network. Hat tip Syed.
“The fight against exploitative employers, dodgy contracts and insecure work requires the support of every single community across the country.Our recent vote fo…Read more…
Keir Hardie and the 21st Century Socialist Revival
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.
I…Read more…
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…