The seminar is on Housing and all UNISON members are invited. Some key figures have been invited as speakers and panel members. Wait and see – but I think this will be really good event. Registration forms have been sent to London branches but contact …Read more…
UNISON London Housing Association Branch AGM 2017: Secretary’s Report
Today is the AGM of my branch (12-2pm and 6-8pm at the UNISON Centre, London) and this is my contribution to our annual report. Picture of 2016 Branch Executive.
“2016 was a traumatic year for politics generally and for social housing and trade u…Read more…
Branch Annual Report 2016
The annual report reflects the work undertaken by the branch January – December 2016. It is well worth a read – 2016Read more…
Support EU citizens’ right to remain day of action
Join UNISON, in co-ordination with the New Europeans and the3million’s in the EU Right to Remain day of action.Register to join the lobbyOn Monday 20 February, UNISON members can meet their MP and ask them to support the following pledge:“I call on Theresa May to guarantee…Read more…
Pizza & Politics : Broadlands UNISON AGM 1 March
AGM season for the Labour Movement is in full swing. There has already been a Newham Fabians AGM, on Wednesday it is the Greater London UNISON Regional Council AGM. On Thursday it is Forest Gate North Labour Branch AGM and I am planning the UNISON Hous…Read more…
Remembering Eric – A UNISON celebration of the life of our President Eric Roberts
“The life of Eric Roberts, a lifelong servant of our union and of those in greatest need, will be celebrated at a UNISON event in London in February.
Our President, who passed away at the end of November, worked for the London Ambulance Service for 42 …Read more…
Irene Stacey UNISON NEC Candidate Greater London Reserved Seat
“I will work to unite our union and reject the politics of division – I will work with anyone in UNISON to deliver the Stronger UNISON we need at these difficult times, and I will reject divisive tactics designed to divide us.
Irene Stacey Great…Read more…
Wendy Nichols UNISON NEC Candidate Local Government Female Seat
“My priority is to Unison Members and always has been. Given the constant attacks on all of our members by firstly the coalition government and now a conservative one we should never forget that our membership comes first not any political party or out…Read more…
“This is Palestine” meeting for UNISON Members about solidarity with and current situation in Palestine at our National Headquarters in Euston, London 6.30pm Wednesday 25 January 2017
Looking forward to chairing this meeting. Please make sure you email Phil (p.thompson@unison.co.uk) if you want to attend. Read more…
Eric Roberts – plans for memorial tribute
“Following the sad and untimely death of UNISON’s president, Eric Roberts, the General Secretary and the Presidential Team have proposed that UNISON should host an event in Eric’s memory as a tribute to his life and work.
The NEC suggested that the event should be held on the 8th…Read more…
Clarion UNISON newsletter on Staff Survey – Trade Union Recognition
Staff Survey – Trade Union Recognition On Tuesday 10 January, the head of HR confirmed to the unions that Clarion and Latimer staff would all receive a survey, via email, on the subject of trade union recognition.
All staff were sent a link to the survey…Read more…
STRONGER UNISON – request for Community NEC Nominations
NEC Elections 2017: Community General Seat & Female Seat Nomination Request
John…Read more…
HAVE YOU VOTED? – Indicative ballot / Workplace meeting Clarion Housing Group
Have you voted in the ballot?
Time is running out to have your say…Dear UNISON Member
Clarion and Latimer management has decided to de-recognise trade unions for all staff, pending the result of a survey the…Read more…
Sadiq Khan announces new London bus drivers pay deal (and lets ask him next to deal with Union busters)
Great news from BBC for bus drivers and their families. Well done Sadiq our Labour Mayor.
We will be contacting him next about defending staff from Union busters in London Housing Associations.
“London mayor Sadiq Khan has announced the cap…Read more…
#LAPFF16 Annual Conference – Thursday
This is the day 2 report of last weeks Local Authorities Pension Funds Forum (LAPFF) annual conference by John Walker, who is a UNISON member and sits on the Cambridgeshire Pension Fund Committee as a Member nominated representative. See Wednesday repo…Read more…
Clarion Housing Strike, Boycott and Union Rights call
Latest news on merger! View this email in your browser …Read more…
“Get help staying warm this winter” UNISON “there4you” fuel grants
Application forms for this years winter £50 fuel grants from UNISON charity arm “There for You” are now out.
In a welcome pilot this year UNISON members will be entitled to claim if they are in receipt of Housing benefit which should make it simpler to claim for many, especially if they…Read more…
“Members fight back against derecognition threat”
“Union members at a new housing group – one of the largest in Europe – could be asked whether they are prepared to take industrial action over derecognition threats.
The new Clarion and Latimer Housing Group was formed this week from the merger of Circle Housing and Affinity Sutton and is…Read more…
Unison Branch AGM’s February 2017
There is a choice of two AGMs for every branch member to attend as follows: Monday 13 February 2017 at 12.30 pm, Tolkien Room, City Central Library, Bethesda St, Hanley – buffet at 12 midday – must be pre-ordered by … Continue reading →Read more…
City Council Budget 2016-2017 Contact Information
If you are affected by the budget or have any questions relating to this, please telephone or e-mail the Convenor who covers your directorate. City Director & Governance – Amber Robinson – Branch Secretary – mobile 07786 330404 email amber.robinson@stoke.gov.uk ……Read more…