Greater London region

Unions in London urge support for a 'ring of democracy' around City Hall

(17/04/08) UNISON members at the GLA will be among hundreds of Londoners forming a symbolic ‘Ring of Democracy’ around City Hall at lunchtime on 28 April to demonstrate their belief that it is vital to keep the far right out of London’s governance.

Ken Livingstone is in the lead in the London Mayoral election

A poll carried out by IPSOS-MORI, commissioned by the trade union UNISON, this week, taking the 48 per cent who say they are ‘absolutely certain to vote’, shows the first preference results were 41% for Ken Livingstone, 40% for Boris Johnson, 14% for Brian Paddick, and 5% for Sian Berry – a one point lead for Ken Livingstone.

 

Taking all those expressing a voting preference (85 per cent) the results were 45% for Ken Livingstone, 38% for Boris Johnson, 11% for Brian Paddick, and 5% Sian Berry – a lead for Ken Livingstone of  seven points, indicating that turn-out may well be the decisive factor in the outcome of the election on 1 May.

 

When second preference votes were counted for those certain to vote, Ken Livingstone’s lead was 2 points - 51% to 49%. Amongst all those expressing a voting preference Ken Livingstone led Boris Johnson by a massive 8 points - by 54% to 46%

 

For more information go to http://www.unison.org.uk/news/news_view.asp?did=4170

Healthcare for London - A Framework for Action

A copy of UNISON's comments on the Darzi consultation can be downloaded below. For more information please contact the Health Team on 0207 535 6647.


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Lost in UNISON? - Steward inductions

Many new stewards feel overwhelmed when they first start. They’re unsure of their role or what’s expected of them, they don’t know where to get advice and information or how to get support from or influence the organisation.

Regional Cuba Appeal

The Regional Cuba Appeal was launched at the Health Training Day in October and has, to date, reached over £35,000 in banked donations.

Newham Members Continue the fight In Support of Michael Gavan

Michael’s ET is set for April, with a proposed appeal date later this month. The Region are supporting and representing Michael both legally and through the internal appeal process.

New Education Programme for 2008

A comprehensive list of trade unison education courses in London
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Questionnaire On Local Strategic Partnerships

From April 2008, local authorities will have a duty to set up Local Strategic Partnerships and will receive funding to do so. They are likely to be quangos and to involve organisations such as LAs, Primary Care Trusts, Police, Probation, the Community and Voluntary Sector and businesses. They will have three strands: Crime & Disorder Reduction, Health & Wellbeing and Children’s and Young People’s partnerships.

London LG Pay Scales 2007/08

London LG Pay Scales 2007/08 can be downloaded below.
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UNISON Greater London Region Regional Pool

The Regional Pool scheme was introduced by the National Union in 2002 with the aim of assisting those branches with a demonstrable need for additional funding, to finance specific development projects.

Barnet Branch Fremantle Campaign

For the latest on Barnet branch Freemantle campaign, download their latest newsletter


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Enough! coalition stands up for peace in Middle East

The Enough! Coalition is a group of trade unions, charities, faith and other campaign groups who have come together because we want peace for Israelis and Palestinians alike. To find out more click here - http://www.unison.org.uk/international/index.asp