East London NEU strike victory
Teachers and support staff were taking strike action against an increase in teaching time, workload, and the use of fixed-term contracts for support staff.
Month: July 2024
London Underground workers prepare to fight on pay
The new Labour government seems to be seeking to avoid being pitched into conflict with the trade unions on day one. But one person who appears determined to bring it on is Labour’s London mayor, Sadiq Khan.
Anger at Labour at biggest-ever Trans Pride
Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ people and their allies marched through central London in a record show of solidarity at Trans Pride on 27 July.
London socialists discuss class battles under Starmer’s Labour
It was much better that we came together after the election, and used the opportunity to discussed the new battles that could open up under Keir Starmer’s New Labour government.
Gaza – Defiance as Queen Mary student encampment evicted
The dedication, resilience, and steadfastness of the students, during their 59 days of encampment, set an example that extends beyond our community, and sends a clear message to those in power.
Highgate Wood School staff strike
Teachers and support staff at Highgate Wood School were on strike on 4 July, and again on 10-11 July. NEU members voted for action against a pay cut imposed on a number of members.
Sanctuary Housing workers: ‘We are worth it – let’s win it!’
Sanctuary is a huge ‘social’ landlord and employer. It employs 14,000 workers throughout the UK. It manages over 120,000 dwellings and has an asset base of £5.6 billion.
Victory for Unite members at Barts NHS Trust!
Unite members at Barts NHS Trust in east London have won their battle for the Covid bonus they were owed. After they were brought back inhouse from private employer Serco, NHS bosses refused to pay them the Covid bonus.