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In this edition we have a message from London Mayor, Ken Livingstone, & invites to a number of events in London where you can meet with Ken and let him know your views. We also have details of a UCATT campaign on Pleural Plaques & invites to two Compass events.
We are also pleased to announce that following Labour's unions' successful campaign, Andrew Miller MP's Temporary and Agency Workers (Equal Treatment) Bill achieved its Second Reading on Friday 22nd February. Almost 150 Labour MPs stayed down in Westminster to support the Bill's progression. Thanks to everyone who supported the campaign - and we will be keeping the pressure up as the Bill continues its progress through Parliament.
Join us in South London to Meet the Mayor on Tuesday 11 March, 6:30 for 7:00pm, at Lambeth Town Hall, see below for details.
Join in our Trade Union Campaign Day on Sunday 9th March. In eight locations across London we will be involved in local activities. Just one hour of your time can help keep Ken! See below for details.
Please take the time to look at the London Election 2008 information on our website, where you can sign up to get involved in the campaign: www.unionstogether.org.uk/london
We hope that you will enjoy the E-News and that you will visit www.unionstogether.org.uk to read previous editions of the E-News and find out more information about TULO and the work of the Trade Unions.
Regards,
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Visit the site here:
www.kenlivingstone.com
May 1st will see an election of tremendous importance to trade unionists in London. Ken's record on public services, the London Living Wage and the Freedom Pass for older Londoners show that he shares our values. In contrast, Boris Johnson and the Conservatives represent the failed policies of the past. Boris Johnson's jokes might be amusing, but his right-wing policies won't be so funny if he wins.
Please take a second to visit Ken's website and sign up for email news and alerts from his campaign team. These emails are a great way of keeping in touch and learning about new ways to support Ken's re-election.
www.kenlivingstone.com/page/s/quick
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Please join us to meet the Mayor, fellow trade unionists and your local
Labour Members of the London Assembly:
In South London
Tuesday 11 March 2008
6:30 for 7:00pm
Light refreshments provided
Assembly Hall
Lambeth Town Hall
Brixton Hill
London SW2 1RW
RSVP
Alan Tate c/o CWU
Phone: 020 7622 3025 (ansaphone)
Email: alan@cwulrmt.wanadoo.co.uk
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On 17th October 2007 the House of Lords held that asbestos related Pleural Plaques would no longer constitute a compensatable medical condition. UCATT hopes the UK Government will follow the Scottish Parliament lead and bring forward fresh legislation to reverse the Lords decision and that any compensation for contracting Pleural Plaques will not be considered full and final should a person later suffer from further asbestos related disease.
We need you to take action - email the Rt Hon Jack Straw MP Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice & your local Labour MP to ask them to support the UCATT campaign.
Visit www.unionstogether.org.uk/issues/pleuralplaques.html to contact your MP about this issue
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Compass and Progress are pleased to invite you to a crucial discussion on Labour's future direction entitled: Winning a fourth term: what's the road to victory?
This debate is kindly hosted by the LGA Labour Group
Speakers: Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP, Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government; Rt Hon Charles Clarke MP, Former Home Secretary; Neal Lawson, Chair of Compass; Jon Trickett MP, Compass Parliamentary Spokesperson; Chaired by Michael White, The Guardian (tbc)
Wednesday 19 March, 6pm - 7:30pm at the Bevin Hall, Local Government House, Smith Square, London, SW1P 3HZ
Registration is essential email info@compassonline.org.uk
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Sign up to the statement at: www.compassonline.org.uk/campaigns
Leaders from across the centre-left, civil society and from all corners of the UK, are urging every progressive voter; activist and organisation to get behind the campaign to re-elect Ken Livingstone, in a statement co-ordinated by Compass.
Left leaning celebrities, academics, writers, journalists, campaigners, trade unionists and politicians are backing Livingstone because they know London faces a clear choice: to build on the progressive achievements of the last eight years or watch it go up in smoke if Johnson wins. The Tories and the Evening Standard are trying to destroy Livingstone because his defeat would pave the way for a Conservative general election win, destroying the hopes of progressives and leave the most vulnerable in the Capital prey to the reactionary politics of the right-wing Johnson.
High-profile signatories to the statement include: Diane Abbott MP (Hackney North & Stoke Newington); Professor Zygmunt Bauman; Sir Jeremy Beecham, LGA Labour Group Leader; Tony Benn; Billy Bragg, Singer and Song Writer; Beatrix Campbell, Writer and Broadcaster; Jon Cruddas MP, (Barking & Dagenham); Billy Hayes, General Secretary, CWU; Kate Hudson, Chair, CND (in a personal capacity); Sunder Katwala, General Secretary, The Fabian Society (in a personal capacity); Baroness Helena Kennedy QC; Neal Lawson, Chair, Compass;
Professor Ruth Lister CBE; Professor Julian Le Grand; David Martin MEP; Robert Philpot, Director, Progress; Dave Prentis, General Secretary, UNISON; Lord David Puttnam CBE; Tony Robinson, Actor and Broadcaster; Professor Richard Sennett LSE; Polly Toynbee, Journalist; Jon Trickett MP (Hemsworth); Gemma Tumelty, President, NUS (in a personal capacity); Chuka Umunna, Compass.
The statement reads: "On 1st May London will elect a Mayor. It will either be Ken Livingstone or Boris Johnson. Livingstone has been the front runner for re-election but alarm bells may be sounding."
"Livingstone's record is impressive. Not least the Congestion Charge, which was as brave a political move as anyone has made in British politics for years. On this issue Livingstone made the weather against the odds. Millions now enjoy better and cheaper public transport. When we look around London we see a public realm that has been transformed with renovated squares, parks and river banks for everyone to enjoy and share. It is a London at ease with its multi-cultural identity, and Livingstone has played a decisive role in that. This is the politics of equality and real opportunity."
"London is a fairer, more tolerant and sustainable city because of Ken Livingstone and all that is put in jeopardy unless we act."
"The battle lines are clear. We urge every progressive voter, activist and organisation to get behind the campaign to re-elect Ken Livingstone."
Sign up to the statement at: www.compassonline.org.uk/campaigns
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Saturday 8 March, 10.30 - 16.00
STEAM Museum, Kemble Drive, Swindon
Speakers include:
Lord Berkeley, chairman of the Rail Freight Group
Christian Wolmar, transport journalist and author of a recent history of the British railways
Peter Hunt, chief executive of Mutuo
David Drew MP
Norman Watson, Wales Co-operative Centre
£5, lunch included, proceeds to Railway Children charity.
For bookings and enquiries contact t.pearce@party.coop or call 07970 421590.
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Join us and other trade union members on Sunday 9th March in eight different local areas across London. It's an opportunity to get involved with the campaign to keep Ken.
Click here to find out how you can campaign in your local area.
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