With no end in sight to the war and winter setting in, UNISON is supporting an urgent fundraiser for the people of Ukraine
The article Urgent appeal for Ukraine first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Urgent appeal for Ukraine
With no end in sight to the war and winter setting in, UNISON is supporting an urgent fundraiser for the people of Ukraine
The article Urgent appeal for Ukraine first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Today marks the 1000th day of Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.
Today marks the 1000th day of Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.This Labour Government stands with Ukraine.Slava Ukraini Read more…
LABOUR Stands with UKRAINE
It is good to see the support by Labour Leader, Keir Starmer “The second anniversary of Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine reminds us of the strength, resilience, and courage of the Ukrainian people.Our thoughts today are with those who have lost thei…Read more…
TUC Congress 2023: Day Three
Tuesday was a busy day for me. In the morning we had a great speech by guest speaker, the shadow Deputy Prime Minister (I love repeating this), Angela Rayner on Labour’s “New Deal for Working People”. During lunch I took part in a fringe pan…Read more…
War ‘never in interests of working people’
Speaking on a composite on the war in Ukraine, Unite executive head of operations Gail Cartmail gave an impassioned speech in which she said Unite “unreservedly condemns Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and stands in full solidarity with the millions who are victims of that attack”. Gail highlighted the UN General Secretary’s report on children and […]
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Ukraine: Solidarity one year on
Union members and branches are invited to donate in solidarity with the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine.
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Ukraine: one year on
On the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine, with no sign of peace, the trade union movement prepares to launch a new appeal for trade unionists displaced by the war
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West Ham Labour canvass & remembering V2 Nazi Rocket attack (Solidarity with Ukraine)
Yesterday I helped organise a Labour campaign session in the ward that I represent as a Councillor in Newham, West Ham with my colleague Cllr John Whitworth. It was great that we had a number of Party members joining us including Plastow Co…Read more…
NEC hears that building for the NHS strike ballots is the ‘priority’
October meeting is also addressed by the international officer of Atomprofspilka, the Nuclear Power and Industry Workers Union in Ukraine
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Pink Floyd – Hey Hey Rise Up (feat. Andriy Khlyvnyuk of Boombox)
Labour Party Conference 2022 – Sunday PM
A rather random collection of photos from the first afternoon and evening of conference. With picture from an excellent fringe in support of Ukraine with its UK ambassador as well as David Lammy MP and John Healey MP. I asked a question how can w…Read more…
London UNISON AGM – Angela Rayner MP; Nordic model, Ukraine Ambulance aid, General Secretary Christina McAnea & election results (forces of light & reason returned as elected lay Convenor team)
This morning we had our first in person Greater London UNISON AGM since 2020. It was marvellous to be meet old friends and comrades (and new people I had only met before on video). While I did not enjoy the travel “experience” on route via the Lo…Read more…
What’s the history of Ukraine’s Eurovision entry Kalush Orchestra and song Stefania? – BBC News…
‘Every War is Called Ukraine’
For Unite organiser Davy Kettyles, solidarity does not start — nor does it end — at the factory gates. A lifelong socialist and trade unionist, Belfast-based Davy’s whole raison…Read more…
West Ham then Plaistow West & Canning Town East with Lyn Brown MP (“We Stand with Ukraine” Street)
Canvasing pictures from West Ham Ward this week and the new Plaistow West & Canning Town East Ward today with our local MP Lyn Brown.
In West Ham ward we did the two tower blocks in Leather Gardens (many thanks to Jordan from UNISON Volunta…Read more…
Blog: Let’s remember those who have died because of their work
On International Workers’ Memorial Day, let us all take a minute to remember how precious life is and the cost that many workers pay every year, around the globe
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UNISON Health Conference: Day 2 AM “This is what solidarity looks like” ONEUNISON.ORG
Health Group Conference began its second day with an emotional and powerful speech from Iryna Shvets of the Ukrainian Health Workers Union of Ukraine describing the attacks on bombing of over fifty hospitals in Ukraine, including maternity and children…Read more…
‘This is genocide,’ Ukrainian union leader tells health conference
Service group executive statement says: ‘Sometimes you need to pick a side. Sometimes you need to do the right thing’
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“Health members energised on the first day of Health Conference and inspired by Christina McAnea”
Hat tip James Anthony at https://www.in-unison.org/post/health-members-energised-on-the-first-day-of-health-conference-and-inspired-by-christina-mcanea
“The first day of health conference started with a real buzz, health workers together in the real w…Read more…