Conference started at 11am. I was at a UNISON delegation pre meeting at 9am were we confirmed who would speak on debates and which motions to support or oppose. First item was Conference Arrangements Committee Report, where delegates whose motions had …Read more…
Plaistow South By Election Day: Knocking up
Back at home after a long day campaigning. The result should be declared soon. A superb effort by our candidate Ash, our organiser Sarah and Agent Morris. Also a tribute to our local party activists, Council members, our MPs Uma, James and Stephen and …Read more…
Matchgirls Strikers Exhibition at House of Commons
Last week on Tuesday evening I was privileged to be invited to the opening of an exhibition in the House of Commons on the 1888 Matchgirls Strike in Bow, East London. This successful strike against low pay, bullying and unsafe working practices w…Read more…
Newham Council AGM 2025
Last Thursday evening was the Newham Council AGM, which was held this year in the new Shipman Youth Zone.In this picture taken at the end of the meeting I am with the Chair of Council (our civic major), Cllr Dr Rohit Das Gupta, our local MPs James Asse…Read more…
Workers Memorial Day 2025: Clasping hands statue in Stratford, Newham
Last week my UNISON branch organised the annual Workers Memorial Day event at the “Clasping Hands” statute in Three Mills Green, Bow, Newham. This is the site of an historic “accident” where 3 workers died, one after each other, trying to pu…Read more…