AGM season for the Labour Movement is in full swing. There has already been a Newham Fabians AGM, on Wednesday it is the Greater London UNISON Regional Council AGM. On Thursday it is Forest Gate North Labour Branch AGM and I am planning the UNISON Hous…Read more…
Jeremy Corbyn nominated by UNISON Labour Link Committee
This lunchtime I attended a meeting of the UNISON Labour Link (also known as the “APF”) National Committee at our headquarters in Euston.
The meeting was to decide whether or not to make a supportive nomination for the next leader of the La…Read more…
Labour Party CLP NEC election results 2016
Clean sweep for Jeremy Corbyn supporters on the Labour Party NEC. A significant margin I think.
UNISON National Labour Link Committee (I am a NEC member of this committee) meets on Thursday to decide on our nomination. Read more…
“Last chance to give your views on UNISON’s Labour nomination”
I am sending this out (hopefully) today to the 1000 members of my branch who are members of the Labour Party supporting affiliated fund.
“Support Jeremy Corbyn, Owen Smith or make no nomination?
Dear Labour Link (APF members).
You should all by…Read more…
Labour leadership – consultation
We are canvassing views from all UNISON members opted into the UNISON Affiliated Political Fund (APF)
The article Labour leadership – consultation first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Labour Leadership Elections 2016: UNISON members
I am starting to get enquiries from UNISON members at my branch about whether or not they are eligible to vote in the leadership elections.
It is somewhat “complicated”.
There is a really useful page on the UNISON website here
“The Labour Party is…Read more…
UNISON Labour Link and the Labour leadership
Union procedures will see all candidates present their case before affiliated political fund national committee decides whether to support a candidate, and who, in consultation with regions
The…Read more…
Tide is turning against government’s austerity programme, says UNISON
The public willingness to accept cuts to public services is ‘exhausted’
The article Tide is turning against government’s austerity programme, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
Corbyn vows to scrap Trade Union Act when in government
‘Trade unions are a force for good and a force for equality in our society’, Labour leader tells conference
The article Corbyn vows to scrap Trade Union Act when in government first appeared on the…Read more…
BE A LABOUR COUNCILLOR?
Ever wanted to get involved in local politics and make a difference in your local area but don’t know where to start or are not sure its for you?
UNISON is keen to increase the number of trade unionists standing as Labour Party candidates. Local communities are diverse in their life…Read more…
2015 Labour Link committee – results
The results of the Labour Link election are now available
The article 2015 Labour Link committee – results first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
UNISON Champion – June Poole RIP
I was shocked to hear the sad news that UNISON stalwart, June Poole, has passed away after a short illness. We were supposed to meet yesterday at the UNISON centre in London for a Board meeting of the Welfare Trustees.This meeting was cancelled out of …Read more…
Austerity is not the only way, Prentis tells Newcastle rally
This is our chance to create a new path that offers hope that offers opportunity to all, UNISON general secretary tells Corbyn rally in Newcastle
The article Austerity is not the only way, Prentis…Read more…
UNISON supports Jeremy Corbyn & Angela Eagle in Leadership elections
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“the only choice for our members will be between a uber right wing Tory or a Labour Government…”
This is from my Labour Link Officer submission to the UNISON Housing Association Branch Annual Report 2014.
“On May 7 2015 the only choice for our members will be between a uber right wing Tory Government or a Labour Government.
If a Tory government…Read more…