Tower Hamlets UNISON

Ballots will start dropping for UNISON's SERVICE GROUP ELECTIONS on the 1 April. TH UNISON has nominated Balaka Fell-Holden; Helen Davis & Ruth Cashman. For more info on why and on practical arrangements for the election, see the branch website. towerhamlets.unison.site/unison-service…

It was UNISON's Black Members Conference in Brighton over the weekend where TH delegates, Bridget & Sharmine, managed to catch up with our fantastic new General Secretary, Andrea Egan, before Bridget took to the podium. For more info: unison.org.uk/events/2026-nb…

TH Council needs to divest our LG Pension Scheme 4 Palestine & the Planet. It has taken some good first steps BUT more are needed. UNISON spoke at Monday's Pension Committee to press for action & transparency. Want to get involved with the campaign? We want to hear from you.

💜 UNISON’s Step into Spring grant opens at 12 noon on Thursday 19 March and is available for 24 hours. Eligible members can get a £30 voucher towards the cost of essentials. Find out how to apply ⬇️ unsn.uk/stepintospring

Join #UNISON on Saturday 28 March 12 noon on the TOGETHER Alliance National Demonstration starting in Park Lane. Thousands will be standing TOGETHER against the far right & racism; & standing up for tolerance & equality. Meet points in the borough & central London TBC.

Maximum solidarity to NEU teaching members @ Access Creative College in Whitechapel as they kick off their 4th week of striking over pay, conditions, rising workloads, job insecurity and a failure by management to engage in negotiations. End the privatisation of Further Ed now!

Go Luthfa! (our fantastic delegate to UNISON's Womens Conference in Liverpool last week). She gave inspiring speeches on 2 motions and even got a standing ovation. There are over 1million women in UNISON. Want to get more involved? We want to hear from you!

Thanks to the UNISON members who came along to the evening AGM meeting #2 this week, & a massive thanks to Camden UNISON striker, Zoe, who joined us to tell us about their school dispute. We will be marching TOGETHER against the Far Right on the 28 March demo in London.

Thank you to all the UNISON members who made yesterday's Main AGM such a roaring success & to Lancashire UNISON striker Tracy Wilkinson who was our guest speaker. Motions were passed, officers were elected & we had a special message from Andrea Egan, our new General Sec.

Representatives of TH UNISON were delighted to welcome a group of Palestinian Young People to the Town Hall today who are taking part in CADFA's 'Beyond the Check Points tour'. Thank you to the YP who shared their experiences of life under occupation.

Smiling stewards with a serious message - Don't forget the BRANCH AGM (Hybrid) on Tues, 10 Feb at 12.30 in the Town Hall Council Chamber & on Teams. Lunch provided for the first 50 in-person attenders. Full details & joining links have been emailed to all members. See you there!

Stop the Far Right: Join the Trade Union Bloc 2 stop UKIP. Racist UKIP say they will march through Whitechapel Market. But a community counter demo is going to send them packing! Join the Trade Union Bloc: WHEN: Sat 31 Jan 12 noon, Whitechapel Station. All union members welcome!

UNISON launches its Year of Green Activity 🌱 Join us and take action for workers, communities and public services. The Year of Green Activity is about building momentum, creating spaces to connect, and to push for greener, fairer workplaces. ⬇️ unsn.uk/3NbnzY9

AGM Meeting 2 (HYBRID) for SCHOOL members (& those with differing work patterns) is on Wed 11 Feb, 5pm, Town Hall ; & Zoom. Buffet from 4.30pm. Whilst aimed at school members, those who can’t attend Main AGM Meeting 1 are welcome as it will also deal with core AGM business.

The Main Branch AGM Meeting 1 (HYBRID) is on Tues 11 Feb,12.30, Council Chamber, Town Hall; & on Teams. Lunch from 12.15 for the first 55 in person attenders. Vege/Halal options. Motions, speakers, elections, goody give aways & more! One hour facility time agreed by Chief Exec.

@UNISONSteve Absolutely. Thank God for Andrea.

Congratulations to Andrea Egan, UNISON's new General Secretary.

Tower Hamlets Trades Council is calling a meeting to coordinate local union activity against the Far Right. When: Thurs,18 Dec, 6pm. Pelican House, E1 5QJ. Members of all unions are invited to attend. All are welcome even if you are new to organising. Let's get organised!

UNISON member and need help? Call UNISONDirect on 0800 0 857 857 🎄 Christmas hours ⬇️

Thanks to all the FAB reps who attended today’s branch activists Xmas lunch to mark the end of the year. We also used the moment to send our solidarity to victimised Leicester UNISON steward, Tom Barker, who has been suspended from Ashfield Academy. Reinstate Tom now!