John's Labour Blog

1 week ago | johnslabourblog.org | John Gray

The NEC pre meeting went well and I was in the conference hall for the 9.30am start (Tuesday start is 10am). I am sitting on the front row on the far left (in joke) on the NEC platform (facing) next to my UNISON Community colleague, Denise Thomas. Thankfully, Conference was today also chaired by the super competent, former President Maureen le Marinel. The Standing Orders report went through quickly and there was only a little of the time wasting we experienced yesterday.

1 week ago | johnslabourblog.org | John Gray

I always know I am back in Liverpool when I see the statues of Ken Dodd and Bessie Braddock MP in Lime Street Station. I was born and raised in nearby North Wales and have many fond memories of visiting Liverpool. Around 2000 delegates and visitors will be attending the annual conference of the largest trade union in the UK. This evening I attended the Greater London Regional briefing for all our delegates.

1 week ago | johnslabourblog.org | John Gray

Beckton is a huge ward with lots of parkland and low rise properties. Our role was to knock on doors and explain to residents that we were from the local Labour Party and were out today with their local Councillors to see if they would like to speak to them about any problems or issues and also advise them about the advice surgeries that take place in the ward every Saturday.

2 weeks ago | johnslabourblog.org | John Gray

High temperatures are a major problem in the workplace, especially during summer. Excessive heat can cause dizziness, fainting, and heat cramps, posing serious health risks. Workers in outdoor sites, warehouses, and kitchens are particularly vulnerable. Union reps play a crucial role in advocating for safer conditions. Join Shelly Asquith, Health and Safety Policy Officer at the TUC, and Miranda Irwin, Coordinator at Heat Strike, to learn how reps can organise for cooler and safer workplaces.

2 weeks ago | johnslabourblog.org | John Gray

While there were a few shocks and surprises when the results were announced I am so relieved that it seems that a clear working majority of the NEC are not aliened to the tfrc ultra left faction, that has run it (fairly disastrously in my personal view) during the last 4 years. We should now have a NEC that will act on behalf of members, first and foremost. Many thanks to all our supporters for such an excellent result.