~ by Ken Knapman The refugee crisis has opened up the debate as to the value of conflict and the result of war as a means of resolving international problems. The country is obviously Syria. Cameron…Read more…
Love among the ruins
Harry Leslie Smith has published his latest memoir at a time when the world is witnessing the most devastating refugee crisis since the Second World War. Love Among the Ruins, although centred…Read more…
The fight for 5050 and fair politics for everyone
As the arguments over women’s representation in public and political life are rehearsed again during the parliamentary scrutiny of the Scotland Bill, it may be appropriate to reflect on the wider…Read more…
UNISON NEC nominates Dave Prentis as candidate for General Secretary 2015
Nominations opened last week for the election of Unison’s next General Secretary.
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of UNISON met on Wednesday and voted overwhelmingly(2:1) to nominate and re-elect Dave Prentis.
The NEC is the Parliament of…Read more…
UNISON attacks “insensitive” Tories over refugees
Union says UK has moral and legal obligation to receive refugeesRead more…
Israeli soldiers evict Palestinian pensioner
USi editor Tim Lezard reports from East JerusalemRead more…
Will your MP protect the right to strike?
Our MPs will soon get their first chance to debate the government’s controversial trade union bill. Can you write to yours?Read more…
Unite members balloted for North Sea strike action
Caterers move to ballot after employers refuse to honour agreementRead more…
It’s official: Tories are robbing the poor
TUC research shows that the poorest working households will lose on average £460 a year by 2020Read more…
Pulling the plug – unions ballot for strike action at water companies
Members of GMB, Unite and UNISON angry over pensionsRead more…
FBU member wins £100k compo over dead pig injury
Firefighter injures shoulder shifting pigs out of a lorryRead more…
Cuba: Healthcare accomplishments
Healthcare services for the population are guaranteed and continue to develop The accomplishments of Cuba’s healthcare system are the result of a political commitment, social participation and joint…Read more…
Cameron Government Increasingly Isolated for its Approach to Refugee Crisis:
Britain and Other Big Powers Must Accept Responsibility for Global Refugee Crisis which They Themselves Have Created The Cameron government appears to be increasingly isolated for its approach to the…Read more…
Communists form guerrilla group in Lebanon to fight back against ISIS:
RT Lebanese Communist Party members are taking up the fight against Islamic State and al-Nusra Front in the regions of the country affected by unrest in Syria by forming an ad hoc guerrilla group….Read more…
Theresa May’s Attempts to Dehumanise the Most Vulnerable
As the refugee crisis was building from crisis to crisis, Theresa May, the Home Secretary, signed an agreement towards the end of August on behalf of the British government with the government of…Read more…
The “Entity” coming to a workplace near you!
Civil Rights and the Trade Union Bill
I’ve written a piece on the Tories’ new Trade Union Bill and opposition to it, which has been published here.Read more…
“Future of Trade Unions and the Labour Party”
Last Thursday I was asked to speak to Shacklewell Labour Branch, Hackney North CLP on trade unions and the party by my blogging comrade, Dave Osler.
There was a little bit of a mix up with the room booking in the local community centre and we e…Read more…
The Last Ice Sulpture?
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Those who support incumbent candidate (Dave Prentis) for a fourth term as UNISON General Secretary because he is a “safe pair of hands” can reflect on the “safe” way in which Dave …Read more…
National Demonstration: Refugees
National Demonstration, London: 12 September – Refugees Welcome Here Refugees Welcome Here: Day of Action National Demonstration 12 September Assemble Marble Arch 12 Noon March to Downing Street…Read more…