Greater London UNISON AGM 2018 - Lay Executive re-elected unopposed

This was great news that the Regional Council Officers for Greater London Region were all re-elected unopposed at our AGM today. I think it shows trust and confidence by our members and branches in the lay leadership of the London Region led by Yvonne our Regional Convenor and Conroy, Fran, Liz and myself

This is the first time in 11 years that there has been no contested internal Unison elections and I hope that this means that we can move on and work together across all of London Region to improve pay, protect our members and save their jobs, terms and conditions

Picture from 2017 AGM. Me, Fran, Yvonne, Liz (acting Regional Secretary Stephanie Thomas now replaced by Maggi Ferncombe) and last but not least Conroy. 

Chuka Umunna Streatham PPC at UNISON Labour Link Mobilising Black Members Event

Picture collage from event on Monday evening with Streatham Labour PPC, Chuka Umunna, guest speaker to a mobilisation event in our national HQ of black members sponsored by UNISON Greater London Labour Link. I was there as Chair of that committee.

The aim was to encourage members to volunteer to campaign for Labour in the General Election. The event was run by my ace London Regional Council Officer colleague, Liz Baptiste. Other speakers included our Assistant General Secretary, Liz Snapes, Acting London Regional secretary Stephanie Thomas, London Labour Link committee member James Beckles and National officer for Race Equality, Margaret Geer. 

Chuka gave an excellent speech on why we all must support the Labour Party which was warmly received. He is bright, articulate and has the gift of powerful persuasion. 

It was a bit of a speech fest with Stephanie, Liz, Liz, James and Margaret making the case for Labour and for becoming active in the campaign and making it clear that there was an alternative choice in British politics. 

The best (and only way) to progress equality for all is if we all vote to elect a Labour Government on June 8. 

Nearly all of the UNISON members and their guests present filled out a form to volunteer for Labour in the General election. Result!

UNISON Greater London Regional Council AGM 2017 results

I was re-elected today at the Greater London UNISON AGM as the Regional Finance Convenor for the 10th time. Many, many thanks for the continued support of London delegates.

Next to me is our (new) Regional Publicity Officer Francesca Hammond, Regional Convenor Yvonne Green, Regional Equalities Convenor Liz Baptiste, Head of Regional Management & Governance Stephanie Thomas and last but not least Deputy Regional Convenor Conroy Lawrence.