I did not know Graham that well. He stood down as a Councillor in 2010 the same year that I first stood. However, I did go to various political events and campaigns (see posts) with him and found him polite, thoughtful and well informed.&nbs…Read more…
UNISON PAYS TRIBUTE TO DENIS KEATINGS
Regional Tribute
“It is with great sadness that we report the death of our much loved friend and comrade Denis Keatings, Joint Regional Convenor of UNISON NI. He will be greatly missed by generations of UNISON members whose causes he championed throug…Read more…
Obituary: Tributes to former Newham leader who saw through first council eviction over racism
Hat tip Newham Recorder “Tributes have been paid to former council leader Frederick Jones, who has passed away aged 84.Born to Bill and Violet Jones on May 5, 1935, the former Newham Council leader who loved fighting in the ring and political arena att…Read more…
Paul Cockerell – Life long Socialist, Trade unionist & Hammer fan – RIP
On Friday afternoon I went to pay my respects at Paul’s funeral at Manor Park crematorium.
Paul was a Forest Gate North and West Ham Labour activist who also lived round the corner to me.
A lovely non religious service for a life long socia…Read more…
Max Levitas – Battle of Cable Street Anti Fascist Veteran RIP
Life long anti-fascist and former “Red Stepney” Councillor for 15 years, Max Levitas, has passed away aged 103. I first met Max many years ago when he was probably in his late 80s and he addressed a meeting of Tower Hamlets residents opposed to the sto…Read more…
“Remembering Irene Stacey – a stalwart of our union, and a friend”
A fitting tribute from our General Secretary, Dave Prentis to Irene.
Throughout her time in UNISON – and through her illness – Irene’s bravery was clear to everyone who knew her, and an inspiration to all of us who worked and campaigned alongside her….Read more…
George Michael – My Favourite Memory
A great artist. RIP George. Read more…
Alan Brown RIP
Sad to hear that long standing UNISON member, Alan Brown, (see picture 2nd from left 2011) has passed away. Alan was a Caretaking Chargehand in Old Ford Housing Association since being TUPE’d transferred in 2007 from Tower Hamlets Housing.
I have know…Read more…
Anton Moctonian RIP
Sad news to hear about the sudden death of Anton Moctonian. He was a former UNISON activist but I knew him as a Trade Union studies tutor.
He was a great tutor not only because he was an experienced trade union steward who knew practice as well as the…Read more…