Yesterday I went to the London CIV (Collective pension investment vehicle for London Council Pension funds) Annual Conference in Woolwich Works, Greenwich. During lunch time I made my way to near by Queen Elizabeth Hospital to join low paid health assistants on their second day of strike action for Fair Pay.
There was a very lively and noisy rally by the picket line, at the main entrance of the hospital. I spoke to the strikers and offered support and solidarity on behalf of my branch, London region and also in my role as a Member of the UNISON NEC.
It was great to talk to activists and strikers about the dispute and also to Regional Staff supporting the strikers. Including my former lay union colleague, Joy Pearce.
As the Chair of UNISON London Labour Link committee and a Labour Councillor, I will be also contacting various people to push for an urgent settlement of this dispute.
I will post further on the London CIV conference.
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