I was tasked to speak on this motion 26 on behalf of the NEC at Conference last week but it did not receive sufficient prioritisation by branches and regions to be debated.
Which is a shame since if we don’t bring down the costs and charges of no…Read more…
#UNDC “Why we need to build a new housing consensus for affordable and decent homes for all”
This is the speech I gave on Thursday on behalf of the NEC about the Housing motion put forward by London Region and my branch.
“Conference/Chair
John Gray, Community NEC, speaking in favour of motion 36 as amended. I happen also to…Read more…
Grenfell Tower Fire – London Hazards Centre
Hat tip Phil Lewis Chair of London Hazards & in today’s UNISON NDC regional newsletter “London Calling”.
“Here is some information I was able to get hold of
2009 – Lakanal House tower block catches fire killing 6 people. The local authority is prosecuted for lapses in fire safety. A review is…Read more…
UNISON National Delegate Conference 2017 – Tuesday
My Conference day started with a short jog up and down the famous Brighton beach. The weather was hot even at 7.30am.
At 8.30am we had our first UNISON NEC meeting to discuss and (hopefully) agree on any outstanding matters or policy positions.
Confe…Read more…
UNISON National Delegate Conference 2017 – Monday
Comrades together picture from this evening outside the Holiday Inn Hotel in Brighton after the UNISON London Region delegates meetings.
Our ace Regional Conveyor, Yvonne Green, is on my left with Housing Association branch delegate Mitsy on her left …Read more…
Democracy in the Workplace: Newham Compass Tuesday 20 June
Shame this clashes with UNISON National Delegate Conference. I don’t think I have met Scott but Janet is a very experienced and thoughtful trade union official and also chairs Trade Union Share Owners. Read more…