Unite members in Surrey dispute Abellio’s claim it does not make a profitRead more…
Probation staff morale plummets as result of “dangerous” coalition policies, says survey
Napo says morale is at an all time low for staff and this is likely to worsen as workloads soar and private providers make job cutsRead more…
Dundee lecturers back on strike
UCU members take action over job lossesRead more…
Bank Holiday Green Street, Harlow, Stratford & Ilford North
Both West and East Ham Labour met up today at Green Street in a sea of red for a final stall with our Parliamentary candidates, Lyn Brown & Stephen Timms.
Life time Labour supporter, 92 year old Second World War hero, Ron Higgins, who surviv…Read more…
Will the NHS be there for you and your family after five more years of Tory government?
Nope, so Vote LabourRead more…
Why this election matters – energy policy
One issue that has received very little attention in this election is energy policy. While there are some devolved aspects, the generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity…Read more…
UNISON Greater London Community Service Group 2015 AGM and Seminar: Sadiq Khan MP speaker
This is the flyer for the AGM and seminar for Greater London UNISON members who belong to the Community Service Group (Housing Associations & Voluntary sector). It will take place at the UNISON National headquarters in Euston on Satu…Read more…
Cuba Culture:
Havana dances in April April’s days of dance in Havana are intense. The series, premieres, festivals follow each other, one after another, not only in theaters, but on the streets, in parks and…Read more…
Cuba Unions – May Day –
May Day speech by Ulises Guilarte de Nacimiento, secretary general of the Cuban Workers Federation The Cuban working class, with our entire people, have convincing reasons to joyfully celebrate…Read more…
The Economy and Society Are Central to Our Being – K.C. Adams –
No matter how people acquire their living, they depend on the socialized economy for their existence. The days of a pioneer and rural lifestyle eking out a life for an extended family have long…Read more…
“Cutting the boroughs that can’t afford to be cut” Care for it? Vote for it
Chair of UNISON Housing Associations Branch and Service Group Executive member, Tony Power, tells it as it is. Read more…
Final weekend of campaigning in Stratford, West Ham & Ilford North
It’s been a hectic few days and about to get even more busy. Friday we were out door knocking for Charlene and Lyn, in Stratford Ward with comrades from East Ham. It was fascinating to see the original archway for the “Queen Mary’s hospital f…Read more…
The Trades Councils’ Pro-Active Approach:
It is a great joy to see the Isle of Wight TUC (IOWTUC) website begin blogging. The site can be found on https://iowtuc.wordpress.com/ The Trades Councils want to be pro-active. The activity to write…Read more…
Workers and communities march on May Day in Dublin
Video & photos of workers and communities who gathered in Dublin to march in solidarity on May day 2015.Read more…
Right for the wrong reasons
The Right of the Labour Party has had it in for Ed Miliband since the day he was elected. Because their criticism of him encompasses some things a lot of people agree with, like his failure to connect with the public, it can seem like a ‘pragmatic’ vie…Read more…
Workers’ Weekly Interview with Charlotte Monro:
Speaking Out in Defence of the NHS and Fighting to Safeguard Its Future Charlotte Monro WW: What was the climate behind your dismissal from Whipps Cross Hospital? At the time of my dismissal, Whipps…Read more…
Vote for a change of Government – and do all you can to persuade others to do likewise
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/general-election-2015-watch-out-a-vote-for-labour-will-bring-the-fires-of-hell-to-britain-10217396.html
In the next few days, as we approach the fifth consecutive election in which the Conservative Party (the…Read more…
NHA Party: Safeguarding the Future of the NHS.
Safeguarding the Future of the NHS Workers’ Weekly Interview with Dr Helen Salisbury, National Health Action Party candidate, Oxford West and Abingdon WW: Can you tell us why you decided to…Read more…
Profit motive is ‘ripping through the NHS’, Andy Burnham warns.
As income from paying patients grows, Labour says the service will crumble under the Tories. Independent Charlie Cooper Health Correspondent The UK’s first privately run NHS hospital more than…Read more…
Public bus workers strike to defend public transport
Bus drivers SIPTU & NBRU placed pickets in over 30 locations across the country on Friday, 1st May, as they engaged in strike action aimed at protecting services and decent jobs from the threat…Read more…