“Too many housing associations do not support the victims of workplace violence, says John Gray” Below is an opinion piece I wrote for Inside Housing last week (it is behind a paywall). I think you will find the same thing in many other sectors.
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Unison NDC 16 – On the Vote to Leave
UNISON Press release “Commenting on the news that the UK has voted to leave the EU, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said:
“The people have spoken, and they have made a clear call for change – and a different relationship with Europe.
“We will be working in the coming weeks and…Read more…
Branch Newsletter June 2016
Information in this edition includes: 175 Years of Chartism – Why The Vote Matters More Than Ever TTIP Benefits – What Benefits! Health & Safety Is Not A Dirty Word What It’s Like To Be LGBT In The Workplace – … Continue reading →Read more…
Register to Vote in EU vote – online in 5 minutes (By 7 June)
If you haven’t registered to vote – Click on https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. It will take about 5 minutes and all you need is your national insurance number (on a pay or pension slip, tax form, or plastic card). You can even use a smart phone…Read more…
There For You – School Uniform Grants 2016
Worried about back to school costs? Are you: Struggling to cope with the rising cost of living? Finding that you’re having to economise in every area of expenditure? Help is At Hand There For You have set up a limited … Continue reading →Read more…
UNISON “there for you” grants for School Uniforms
UNISON’s special charity for its own members “there for you” is helping low paid families to meet the cost of providing school uniforms. If your net earned (work) income is less than £18,000 per year (see below) and you have savings of less than £800 then you can get £40 per child uniform grants…Read more…
UNISON Ramain In the EU
Check out “Another Europe is Possible” for the real leftie case to remain and reform Europe. Read more…
UNISON Parliamentary Reception with Stella Creasy MP on Workers’ Memorial Day
This is a late post but picture collage is from the UNISON Parliamentary reception on 28 April 2016 for Labour Link members in North East London.
The first speaker was Ilford North MP Wes Streeting MP then Stella Creasy MP. I spoke about this be…Read more…
“Disciplinary or grievance hearing? It’s dangerous to go Solo…”
This is a great poster. Not sure where I found it now.
One of the worse things that I have to do as a trade union rep is to refuse representation to work colleagues who join the union too late. You cannot join knowing you have a problem and then…Read more…
BE A LABOUR COUNCILLOR?
Ever wanted to get involved in local politics and make a difference in your local area but don’t know where to start or are not sure its for you?
UNISON is keen to increase the number of trade unionists standing as Labour Party candidates. Local communities are diverse in their life…Read more…
John's Labour blog 2016-05-06 21:06:00
This morning I woke to and checked the web to find out that top UNISON NEC member and NHS worker, Mary Locke, had been elected as a Labour Councillor for Bournville ward on Birmingham Council.
It was a tough fight since 2 out of the existing 3 ward C…Read more…
Eve of Poll 4 May 2016 – Getting the Labour Vote out
The day started with some family political scandal via LinkedIn, my lovely sister-in-laws’ current husband, has just defected as a North Wales Councillor (and former Mayor) from Plaid Cymru to the Conservatives. No further comment.
Other than that a b…Read more…
UNISON London APF AGM & Shadow Minister Angela Rayner MP
Picture from last weeks UNISON Greater London region “Labour Link” Political committee AGM. I was pleased to be re-elected as Chair for the next 2 years.
Our first speaker was Joanne McCartney AM, who gave a London Assembly report on the la…Read more…
TTIP Benefits – What Benefits!
TTIP or the proposed Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership deal between the US and the EU continues to progress. There have so far been some thirteen rounds of talks, all behind closed doors between US and EU representatives to bring the proposals … Continue reading →Read more…
Branch Newsletter April 2016
Articles in this edition: Calling All Branch Black Members A Day In The Life Of A Rep Remember To Have Your Say North Staffs Trades Council Celebration Event Workers Memorial Day Thursday 28 April 2016 Well worth a read – … Continue reading →Read more…
International Workers’ Memorial Day – wreath laying event: “Clasping hands” statute
Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 “Everyone is welcome to attend this event on Thursday. UNISON estimates that up to 1,000 British workers die every week from work related…Read more…
Register to vote by Monday 18 April – last chance for May 5th elections
If you haven’t registered to vote Click on https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. It will take about 5 minutes and all you need is your national insurance number (on a pay or pension slip, tax form, or plastic card).
“Register by 18 April to vote in the…Read more…
Personal Injury Settlements March 2016
For March 2016, members of the West Midlands Region received £112,338.10 in compensation for personal injuries. Members of this branch received £8,400. It always pays to be a Unison member!!Read more…
Mary Locke for Bournville Ward, Super Saturday 23 April
Picture is from last month when UNISON members went out to support Mary Locke, who is standing to be a Labour Councillor in Bournville, Birmingham.
Mary is a UNISON NEC member and NHS worker. She faces a tough fight on May 5. At the moment there are 2…Read more…
Merger between L&Q, Hyde Group and East Thames Housing Associations
Merger between L&Q, Hyde Group and East Thames Housing Associations
What is UNISON’s role in the merger?
UNISON will be taking an active approach to working with the employers during this period of change and our top priority will be to ensure that our members’ jobs and conditions of…Read more…