At Labour’s national policy forum this weekend, UNISON told the party ‘We need a fundamental shift of power and prosperity back into workers’ hands’
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‘Now cannot be the time to walk away’
After a passionate and good-tempered debate at Unite’s rules conference on Monday (July 10), Unite delegates overwhelmingly voted to reject proposals that would have resulted in the union disaffiliating from the Labour Party. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham spoke in support of an Executive Council (EC) statement, which called on Unite to maintain its affiliation, […]
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Unite delegates overwhelmingly reject disaffiliation from UK Labour Party
Brighton UK: Following a passionate and ‘well-tempered’ debate at Unite’s rules conference today (Monday 10th July) the union which is the Labour Party’s biggest affiliate has overwhelmingly rejected proposals that would have resulted in the union disaffiliating from Labour. An … Continue reading Read more…
East Ham Newham Voices – By Elections Hustings
Yesterday morning I went to the hustings in East Ham Library organised by Newham Voices. Picture is of Labour Candidate for Boleyn Ward, Sofia Patel (Stephanie Garfield, Wall End Labour candidate was unable to attend) telling it as it i…Read more…
Fathers Day 2023
Today is always a little difficult for me (and no doubt my sisters Helen and Lucy) despite it being over 21 years since we lost our father, John Gray, in 2002. Picture from his Labour Party election leaflet for Buckley Town Council in late 1950’s….Read more…
A Leader Called Keir
“A brilliant video from our President, Richard Leonard MSP” https://www.keirhardiesociety.org/Read more…
Newham Voices June 2023: The Black Lion in “Something Brewing”
I enjoyed reading the latest version of the free community newspaper “Newham Voices” https://www.facebook.com/newhamvoices/ over the weekend. The historic Black Lion pub in Plaistow is one of my top 5 favourite pubs in Newham. It definitely …Read more…
“Labour Pension Plan will bring Relief and Happiness” 1937
Hat tip @LondonNurse2015. I do not know what this Labour Pension Plan was in 1937. I am sure it was good at the time. Anyone know? What posters should there be about Labour Pension Promises for next general election. I have some views. Read more…
Turkey Elections: HDP – Green Left Party: “We made an effort to open the door to democracy”
“We have witnessed an unfair election marked by violations of basic democratic rules, which took place under the repressive conditions of the one-man regime.” Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) co-chair Mithat Sancar and Green Left Party co-spokespersons Çiğdem Kılıçgün Uçar and … Continue reading Read more…
Brexit – a project led by nationalist far right forces who wanted to divide UK workers
By Simon Dubbins Unite International Director Brexit was always a project led by nationalist far right forces who wanted to divide UK workers. With Europe and the world at the most dangerous moment since World War II, it’s essential that … Continue reading Read more…
Artificial Intelligence Is A Collective Bargaining Issue
Unite National Officer for the Graphical Paper, Media and IT Sector and the Service sector Louisa Bull tells the European TUC that companies in AI have a business model that is based on the exploitation of its workers. Like any … Continue reading Read more…
Congratulations to UNISON Paramedic – Councillor Pete Hannell
London Paramedic and UNISON activist Pete Hannell was elected yesterday as a Labour Councillor for Dacorum Borough Council in Hertfordshire. Pete topped the poll for his ward in Bennetts End. Labour now has 3 Councillors when beforehand there was none…Read more…
Good morning its polling day – Change only happens when working people vote
Get up Get ready Get your ID Get out and #VoteLabourRead more…
Vote Labour on Thursday May 4th 2023
While there are no elections in London on May 4th, in other parts of the UK there are Council elections in England and Northern Ireland. UNISON Labour link will be supporting candidates across England and I expect in the coming week to be out sup…Read more…
Prospective Parliamentary Candidates: Greater London Labour Link
This evening I interviewed prospective candidates wishing to be nominated by UNISON Labour Link to a Greater London Parliamentary seat. Labour Link (used to be called the APF) is the Political Fund which is affiliated to the Labour Party, which U…Read more…
A Glorious History: The Printing and Papermaking Trade Unions In The UK & Ireland
For the first time the story of print and paper workers’ struggle for rights and trade union freedoms is brought together in one illustrated volume. From the resources of the Printworkers’ Collection at the Marx Memorial Library and Workers’ School, … Continue reading Read more…
GCHQ & Trade Union Rights Campaigner Mike Grindley – A Humble Hero.
By Hugh Lanning Many seek prominence, others have it thrust upon them. Mike Grindley, who died aged 85 in hospital on New Year’s Day following a stroke, was definitely one of the latter. Humble and kind, Mike had been beavering … Continue reading Read more…
Newham Affiliated Trade Union Focused Feedback on #LABCON22
I am looking forward to this trade union Labour Party focused debate on 29 October (in personal capacity only). It was an amazing conference and while we should not be at all complacent, the Tories were (and still are) seemingly trying to do everything…Read more…
Venezuela Solidarity Campaign AGM
The VSC AGM took place on line on October 8th. Here is my welcoming speech as Chair of VSC. Welcome all to this 2022 Annual General Meeting and its pleasure to be the opening speaker for the Venezuela Solidarity Campaign … Continue reading Read more…
“A Fresh Start with Labour” ‘Lab22 Conference
Labour Party annual conference starts tomorrow but I came down today to Liverpool to attend the London Labour Evening Reception and be ready as a UNISON Labour Link delegate for our first pre conference meeting early tomorrow morning. At the…Read more…