Happy 61st birthday John!

Many thanks to my wonderful wife Gill for this photo collage birthday card. I cannot believe that I am now well and truly into my 60s!. I am sure that I am only 39 (again).

I had to go to court this morning to find out what was happening to a tenant who was being sentenced for assaulting a neighbour and this afternoon I was representing a union member facing gross misconduct charges. 

This evening Gill and I went for a birthday drink and meal in London Bridge. Some more future birthday treats likely in coming weeks. 

Why join UNISON

 

(hat tip our number one recruiter Joseph and his standard email to potential members)

"Hi Fellow Worker

Further to our discussion, you can join UNISON online via the link below:

https://join.unison.org.uk/

Signing up is very straight forward.

Once you’re a member feel free to seek any work related advice you may need from me or John Gray who is the Clarion UNISON Convenor. I have copied him in for reference.

Please note you will not be able to get any legal representation (cases requiring referral to the Trade Union branch or being lodged at Employment Tribunal) regarding any work related issues that occurred prior to you being a member.

It is after being a member for four weeks and any work related issues arising after this period, that you would be able to get legal representation.

During the four weeks you can only get email and telephone advice about work related issues.

 

7 reasons to join UNISON

 Each of our 1.4 million members has their own reasons for joining UNISON.

 But every one receives our help and support.

Legal Help – For you at work and your family at home

2.    Financial Assistance – And debt advice in times of need

3.    Compensation – For you and your family

4.    Discounts – Including money off cars and holidays

5.    Helpline –  Our helpline is open until midnight weekdays, and 4pm on Saturdays, closed on Sundays

6.    Training – To help develop your career

7.    Support – We’ll be with you when you need it most

Why you should all join an Union

hat tip @Far_Right_Watch

When Workers Unite

Great cartoon from USA Union General Electrics Workers union. If you want to know what trade unionism is all about, this says pretty much it all. Unity is strength. United we stand, divided we fall.  

There is Power in a Union

Fantastic song. Let no one ever forget the power of the union. Moral, political and industrial.

Better Together UK - The Best of Both Worlds

The Referendum on Scottish independence is obviously a matter for people who live in Scotland. I am half Scottish and use to live in Scotland and if I lived there now, I would vote "No" to independence. However, I think the rest of the UK can also express their opinion and show their support for the union.